Georgetown ISD gets ‘B’ in financial accountability rating

Jarrell ISD received an “A” rating, while Georgetown ISD earned a “B” in the Texas Education Agency’s 2021-22 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas evaluation. The latest ratings were released Thursday, November 10.

Jarrell elects new mayor, council member and trustee

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. Mr.

Georgetown residents reauthorize street maintenance sales tax

With more than 80 percent support, Georgetown residents reauthorized the city’s existing 0.25 percent street maintenance sales tax during the November 8 election. The city’s street maintenance sales tax has been in place since it was approved in 2002.

Taylor ISD residents approve $82 million facilities bond

Taylor ISD voters approved a $82,470,000 bond that trustees say will address safety, enrollment growth and the district’s aging facilities. The bond received support from 63 percent of TISD voters.

Moon rises on election night

A Waning Gibbous moon, 99.8 percent visibility, begins to rise near the square in Georgetown Tuesday, November 8. — Photo by Andy Sharp

A proper goodbye to Old Glory

Photos by ANDY SHARP

OLD GLORY

Christianna White, 14, front left, is joined by Maria Combs, 15, plus Army veterans Might Wright and Wanda Clark, as they salute an American flag being burned during a flag retirement ceremony Tuesday, November 8, at the Field of Honor in San Gabriel Park.

Wurstbraten

Donna Arldt takes an order from a customer in one of two to-go lines during Wurstbraten Monday, November 7, at Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg. This year the church celebrated its 50th Wurstbraten. Approximately 12,600 pounds of sausage were prepared and smoked on pits behind the church.