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Bartlett High School students competing in various national competition categories sponsored by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) were (front row, left to right) Makaela Russell, Lisa Gillon, Elena Juarez, Katie Randig, Faith Luna, Jessica Benitez, Estefani Ornelas Garcia, Karis Stoglin, Salma Juarez, Aaron Hernandez, and Marissa Brown. (back row) Brian Castillo, Brice Becker, Jaxon Bernstein, Jamal Gillon, and Nicholas Sharp. Courtesy Bartlett ISD

Bartlett High School students competing in various national competition categories sponsored by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) were (front row, left to right) Makaela Russell, Lisa Gillon, Elena Juarez, Katie Randig, Faith Luna, Jessica Benitez, Estefani Ornelas Garcia, Karis Stoglin, Salma Juarez, Aaron Hernandez, and Marissa Brown. (back row) Brian Castillo, Brice Becker, Jaxon Bernstein, Jamal Gillon, and Nicholas Sharp. Courtesy Bartlett ISD

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Bartlett High School students win 2026 Knowledge Bowl national competition

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The situation was akin to David and Goliath.

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Jarrell ISD names new principal for Igo Elementary School

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously named Leslie Vazquez as the new principal of Igo Elementary School. The board made its decision at a special meeting on July 13.Ms. Vazquez joins Jarrell ISD from Del Valle ISD, where she served in several leadership roles, including principal.
Raymond Husser, from the Georgetown Running Club (center right) presents a $11,562.37 check to Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties’ Meals on Wheels program at the Georgetown Meals on Wheels location, 803 West Eighth Street, on July 10. Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers accompany Mr. Husser. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Raymond Husser, from the Georgetown Running Club (center right) presents a $11,562.37 check to Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties’ Meals on Wheels program at the Georgetown Meals on Wheels location, 803 West Eighth Street, on July 10. Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers accompany Mr. Husser. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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15 years running: Meals on Wheels launches annual fundraiser

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties’ Meals on Wheels program kicked off its 15th annual Women Helping Others-supported fundraiser Friday, July 10, by accepting an $11,562.37 donation from the Georgetown Run Club.Meals on Wheels allows volunteers to deliver fresh home-cooked meals to...

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Cities, state at crossroads with data center growth

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
In 1999, the Bland family envisioned its 87 acres of farmland being turned into a park for families on the south side of Taylor.In a land deed, the Bland family initially sold the property to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.
Promotional art shows some of the subjects in the inspirational ROCK documentary.

Promotional art shows some of the subjects in the inspirational ROCK documentary.

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ROCK documentary now available on streaming

Nicholas Cicale
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The documentary Where the Horses Heal the Soul — featuring the work of Georgetown-based nonprofit Ride On Center for Kids is now available on video-on-demand platforms like Apple TV and Prime Video across North America.Released Tuesday, July 7, Where the Horses Heal the Soul chronicles the lives of...
Jack Hohman with ESD No. 6 passed away last week on July 7.

Jack Hohman with ESD No. 6 passed away last week on July 7.

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Around Wilco: Weir fire department morns member, and Thrall ISD names interim superintendent

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Weir fire department morns member Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 6 — which serves the community of Weir — announced July 7 that firefighter Jack Hohman passed away while off duty. “The District extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, friends and colleagues.
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