Jarrell

Jarrell residents express skepticism that the 1916 Building was not salvageable. They met with district leaders December 7. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

Jarrell residents express skepticism that the 1916 Building was not salvageable. They met with district leaders December 7. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

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Longtime Jarrell ISD residents disappointed over 1916 Building demo

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, December 9, 2022
Jarrell residents had seen a bright future for JISD’s 1916 Building when voters approved a bond in May 2021.  The bond included $4.9 million to upgrade the original school building into district and community office space, giving new life to the much-loved old structure.
Coy Roberson, 10, with the Liberty Hill 4-H Club, shows his pig, Olly. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Coy Roberson, 10, with the Liberty Hill 4-H Club, shows his pig, Olly. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: Pig-ture perfect at the Williamson County Livestock Show

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Williamson County Livestock show continued Tuesday, December 6, with the Breeding Swine Show at the Williamson County Expo Center. The event continues though the week. 
Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

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Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show begins

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Williamson County Livestock Show is an annual event at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The event began this Sunday, December 4, and runs through the week.   
Piles of bricks are all that’s left of Jarrell ISD’s iconic 1916 Building. The district had planned to renovate, but engineers determined it was not structurally sound. The bricks will be used to construct an identical building. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

Piles of bricks are all that’s left of Jarrell ISD’s iconic 1916 Building. The district had planned to renovate, but engineers determined it was not structurally sound. The bricks will be used to construct an identical building. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

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Jarrell ISD’s historic 1916 Building torn down

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, December 5, 2022
Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building, which was slated for upcoming remodeling, has been disassembled after engineers said it was not structurally sound enough to renovate as previously planned. The district will now build an identical building in its place, JISD Communications Director Nick Spinetto said.
Jack Callison hangs an ornament on the tree to represent a victim of a violent crime in 2019.

Jack Callison hangs an ornament on the tree to represent a victim of a violent crime in 2019.

Tree of Angels returns for 10th year in Wilco

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Williamson County will hold their 10th Tree of Angels Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, at the historic courthouse, 710 South Main Street. This ceremony is a special memorial to the victims of violent crime and their families.

Jarrell ISD welding students earn recognitions, scholarships

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Several Jarrell ISD students earned recognition in the Texas High School Welding Series welding contest November 14 at Texas State University Students earning scholarships and certifications were Ty Chase, Tucker Adkins, Esteban Cruz, Jayden Santos, Raya Rabold, Lilliona Kirby and Christopher...

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Jarrell elects new mayor, council member and trustee

News Staff
Friday, November 11, 2022
Residents in Jarrell this week voted for mayor and three alderman positions, while those in Jarrell ISD appointed two board trustees. City of Jarrell Patrick Sherek will serve as Jarrell’s new mayor, replacing Larry Bush, who did not seek another term in office.

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Wilco Homeless Coalition to conduct point-in-time count

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Attempting to identify the number of people experiencing homelessness in Williamson County, the Wilco Homeless Coalition will conduct its second point-in-time count this winter. The volunteer-led count is scheduled to take place in late-January.

COUNTY BRIEFS

News Staff
Monday, November 7, 2022
Groundbreaking for Country Road 366 Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles and the Texas Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony November 2 for a Country Road 366 bond project.
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