Florence

Unemployment decreases across county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.  In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.
Ben Daniel announces his candidacy to run as the Mayor of Florence in the May 2024 Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ben Daniel announces his candidacy to run as the Mayor of Florence in the May 2024 Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Local leader runs for mayor

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Florence resident Ben Daniel announced Tuesday night at Dwell Coffee and Tap that he will run as Mayor for the City of Florence in the May 2024 Election.    Raised near Florence, Mr. Daniel has a bachelor’s of science in professional development and has worked for 15 years in business.
From left to right, Florence Education Foundation board members Kim Daniel, Peggy Morse, Dr. Woody Ray, and Angela Gower (end) present a $250 check to Florence Elementary School teacher Sarah Stephens (middle). Photo courtesy of Peggy Morse.

From left to right, Florence Education Foundation board members Kim Daniel, Peggy Morse, Dr. Woody Ray, and Angela Gower (end) present a $250 check to Florence Elementary School teacher Sarah Stephens (middle). Photo courtesy of Peggy Morse.

Florence Education Foundation awards check to teacher

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Florence Independent School District Education Foundation Board members presented Florence Elementary School teacher Sarah Stephens with a $250 check Wednesday morning. Selected by Superintendent Rick Kirkpatrick as part of the Teacher of the Month program, Ms.
Florence Chamber of Commerce President Peggy Morse, left, presents the Citizen of the Year Award to Lesa Ragsdale, right, at the annual Chamber Gala on Saturday, September 23, in Reunion Ranch. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence Chamber of Commerce President Peggy Morse, left, presents the Citizen of the Year Award to Lesa Ragsdale, right, at the annual Chamber Gala on Saturday, September 23, in Reunion Ranch. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence Chamber of Commerce honors Citizen of the Year

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 25, 2023
At the annual Florence Chamber of Commerce “Boomtown” Gala, two awards were given to three members of the community Saturday night at Reunion Ranch.   Lesa Ragsdale was honored as Citizen of the Year. She was a  school bus driver for Florence ISD in the 1990s. Retiring in 2020, Ms.

FDA approves new round of Covid-19 booster shots

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new Covid-19 vaccine that will soon be made available to the public.  Last week, on September 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a Covid-19 vaccine that has been updated for 2023-2024.

‘Boomtown’ gala for Florence boosters

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, September 8, 2023
The third annual Florence Chamber Gala is set for Saturday, September 23, at Reunion Ranch west of Georgetown.   The gala will serve a steak dinner, music by Jarrell's classic rock band JR’s Jukebox, live and silent auctions, raffle, a photo booth and a cash bar.
Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Vintage shop Florence Marketplace offers customers something new

Abbey Archer
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Florence Marketplace is a vintage store selling antiques and gifts in downtown Florence. Co-owned by Justin Gibson, the space is designed using a three pronged approach. The “Modern Mercantile” area sells giftable items like cosmetics, jewelry, candles, t-shirts and other drygoods.
Florence City Mayor Mary Condon (left) listens to a resident’s comments during the August 1 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence City Mayor Mary Condon (left) listens to a resident’s comments during the August 1 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence City Council discusses water restrictions, drought plans

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The City of Florence revised the drought contingency plan during the city council meeting August 1.  The council unanimously approved the changes to the city’s drought contingency plan ordinance.
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