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Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building — its exterior a replica of the original structure — will host the district’s 110th anniversary August 10. The building is now home to JISD’s administration offices.

Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building — its exterior a replica of the original structure — will host the district’s 110th anniversary August 10. The building is now home to JISD’s administration offices.

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Jarrell ISD will link past and future during 110th birthday celebration August 10

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, August 7, 2026
Jarrell ISD will honor its past — and celebrate its future — August 10 when the district marks its 110th birthday and cuts the ribbon of its new Paw Prints Early Childhood Center.The celebration will kick-off at 7 p.m. at JISD’s 1916 Building, 504 North 5th Street.
Florence Mayor Ben Daniel, center, listens to developer Robert Peerman, front left, provide a status update on the Nightingale subdivision during a special City Council workshop on July 27. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence Mayor Ben Daniel, center, listens to developer Robert Peerman, front left, provide a status update on the Nightingale subdivision during a special City Council workshop on July 27. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Florence extends Nightingale plat timeline

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 7, 2026
The Florence City Council approved an 18-month extension of the preliminary plat for the proposed Nightingale subdivision after developers said uncertainty over future water capacity has stalled the project for years.
Berry Springs Park & Preserve's resident donkeys, Pedro, left, and Lil Bob, spend time together Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Berry Springs Park & Preserve's resident donkeys, Pedro, left, and Lil Bob, spend time together Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

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Friends of Berry Springs

Andy Sharp
Friday, August 7, 2026
Berry Springs Park & Preserve's resident donkeys, Pedro and  Lil Bob, spend time together Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The Friends of Berry Springs nonprofit group is raising funds to help with the donkeys' healthcare needs.  Lil Bob has arthritis and his medicine is costly.
The Heirloom development, located at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and County Road 248, will have single- and multi-family housing, commercial businesses and a GISD school. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The Heirloom development, located at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and County Road 248, will have single- and multi-family housing, commercial businesses and a GISD school. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown City Council rejects proposal for city ownership of Heirloom ponds

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Georgetown City Council had no interest in a proposal to own the water quality ponds within the future Heirloom Public Improvement District subdivision. The Heirloom development will be located at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and County Road 248.
Carlson Place resident James Headrick, front, expresses his opposition to the Justice Complex property to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, August 4. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Carlson Place resident James Headrick, front, expresses his opposition to the Justice Complex property to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, August 4. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Justice Complex update: Commissioners again delay Justice Complex planning for additional public input

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Updated at 1:30 p.m. on Friday August 7Williamson County is hosting two in-person events to receive community feedback and comments regarding the Williamson County Justice Complex project on Saturday, August 22, and Thursday, August 27.
Members from the City of Georgetown, plant contractor Webber and design engineering firm CDM Smith gather to cut the ribbon on the opening stage of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on August 4. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Members from the City of Georgetown, plant contractor Webber and design engineering firm CDM Smith gather to cut the ribbon on the opening stage of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on August 4. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown doubles water capacity with completion of South Lake treatment plant

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Georgetown officials celebrated the completion of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday, August 4, marking the end of the city’s largest capital improvement project to date and doubling the city's water treatment capacity by adding 44 million gallons per day to its water supply – more...
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