Jarrell

The Williamson County Courthouse. Sun Archive.

The Williamson County Courthouse. Sun Archive.

Commissioners Court discusses new laws around future bond elections

Williamson County Commissioners Court discussed new bond election ethics and issues stemming from new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.    Public Finance Lawyer Carol D. Polumbo provided the updated during a special court session July 25.   Election code 255.
Rebecca Clemons, Williamson County senior director of HR, presents the county employee policy manual to commissioners court on July 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Rebecca Clemons, Williamson County senior director of HR, presents the county employee policy manual to commissioners court on July 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners discuss Fiscal Year 2024 pay for county employees

Williamson County Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons gave multiple presentations July 25 to commissioner’s court about updates to the county employee policy manual, compensation and other items involving county employees. If approved, policies will go into effect on October 1.

West Nile mosquito found in Jarrell, seventh case this year

A mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus in Jarrell, Friday July 21. The positive test was confirmed in lab results from the Texas Department of State Health Services lab in Austin.  The positive sample was collected from a trap site near the community pool on Sonterra Boulevard.
Crop breeder Wenwei Xu shows off his new corn variety at a July 7 presentation.

Crop breeder Wenwei Xu shows off his new corn variety at a July 7 presentation.

Williamson County farmers learn about purple corn

The Williamson County AgriLife branch had a presentation July 7 about a new breed of corn, TAMZ102, that is higher in antioxidants and anthocyanins than traditional corn.
Williamson County Fair and Rodeo pose with the 2023 scholarship recipients and their families. The recipients are Ty Chase (center blue shirt), Paige Phalen (center blue dress) and Madeline Edwards (left in green and black shirt). Photo courtesy Williamson County Fair and Rodeo.

Williamson County Fair and Rodeo pose with the 2023 scholarship recipients and their families. The recipients are Ty Chase (center blue shirt), Paige Phalen (center blue dress) and Madeline Edwards (left in green and black shirt). Photo courtesy Williamson County Fair and Rodeo.

Williamson County Fair and Rodeo awards scholarships to Wilco seniors

The Williamson County Fair and Rodeo awarded $4,500 in scholarships to three local seniors at the June 27 commissioner's court meeting.  Scholarship recipients were Ty Chase, Madeline Edwards and Paige Phalen.
Eddie Dever of Bellville, Texas, competing in Tie Down Roping, stands with his horse Tweetie  during the National Anthem.

Eddie Dever of Bellville, Texas, competing in Tie Down Roping, stands with his horse Tweetie during the National Anthem.

Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo takes center stage in Jarrell

According to the Texas State Historical Society, the rodeo is a Texas tradition that dates back to the 16th century. when Spanish conquistadors brought horses and cattle to the U.S.
Jarrell ISD trustees will approve architectural concepts June 21 for its new middle school, which should open in 2025. They got an early look at some ideas in May.

Jarrell ISD trustees will approve architectural concepts June 21 for its new middle school, which should open in 2025. They got an early look at some ideas in May.

Jarrell ISD looks at design concepts for new middle school

Jarrell ISD trustees are mulling over design features for the district’s voter-approved middle school and will approve architectural concepts at their June 21 meeting, Communications Director Nick Spinetto said.