Farmers
Betty Liese and her family pose in front of their family farm in Weir. There are plans for an Atmos Energy pipeline to run through the middle of the property, which has been in her husband’s family for 100 years. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Pipeline problems: Weir farmers fight for land rights against Atmos project
Nalani Nuylan
Betty Liese stands along County Road 149, north of Weir, overlooking a family farm with her husband and son.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Both livestock and crops have seen the impacts of the over 40 days of triple digit weather Central Texas experienced this summer. (Sun Archive)
Drought affects Wilco farmers, ranchers
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Despite the rapid growth of technological businesses in Williamson County, agriculture remains a top industry, providing jobs and food for both those in and outside of the county. According to the Farm Service Agency there are 291,000 acres of cropland in Williamson County.
Monday, October 23, 2023
Celebrating the pecan with two Williamson County food shows
Kate St. Clair
Pecan lovers can rejoice this month with two opportunities to enjoy and show off their crops.
All county residents with a pecan tree are welcome to participate in the 2022 Williamson-Bell County Pecan Show on December 13 and the Williamson County Pecan Food Show on December 15.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022