Florence

Members from the Florence Independent School District, Leander-based construction company Braun and Butler and students from the band and athletic programs at Florence High School pose in before breaking ground on the future site of the Band Hall and field house last Friday. Photo courtesy of Florence ISD.

Members from the Florence Independent School District, Leander-based construction company Braun and Butler and students from the band and athletic programs at Florence High School pose in before breaking ground on the future site of the Band Hall and field house last Friday. Photo courtesy of Florence ISD.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Florence High School celebrates new facilities

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Florence ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated band hall and field house on Friday, January 19 at 9 a.m.     “It’ll be exciting,”  Superintendent Rick Kirkpatrick said. “I know the kids will be excited to get a new facility.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Sales tax increases overall in county in newest report

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Kicking off the new year, most of the cities in the county have seen increased revenue when comparing sales tax from January 2023 to January 2024.    Most notably, Taylor’s sales tax grew over 100 percent, allowing the city to rank in over $3.3 million.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

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.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Georgetown, Liberty Hill loses profits in newest sale tax report

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 20, 2023
The following are sales tax revenues reported by the Texas Comptroller in the November 2023 report, which is representative of activity from two months prior:    Georgetown In the November 2023 report, Georgetown decreased by 6.51 percent when compared to November 2022.
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.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

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.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

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.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

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.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

‘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.
Subscribe to