Granger
Natalie and Todd Corporon are in the process of renovating a brewery in Granger. Photos by Linda Dwyer
Take an easy adventure to Granger
Linda Dwyer
The City of Granger developed in the late 1800s when the railroad intersected at the site. The community was named for a Civil War veteran. The Granger Banner Newspaper went into print and a post office was established. Banks, churches and schools followed.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
County cities gain revenue, new sales tax report finds
Nalani Nuylan
The Texas Comptroller has released the updated sales tax data for June 2024. For cities across the county, most saw an increase in revenues when compared to 2023’s numbers. Most notably Liberty Hill gained 81.77 percent more in profit, earning over $575,000.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
2-year-old Emilia Pustejovsky enjoys making hundreds of bubbles along West Davilla Street on Friday, May 10, 2024, the opening night of the 45th Annual Granger Lakefest. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Granger Lakefest
Andy Sharp
The 45th Annual Granger Lakefest took place this weekend in Williamson County.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Rachel Brunson, center, owner of Vintage Arts Coffeehouse and Bistro, with her sisterly staff — Hannah Booher (left) and Scarlett Booher.
Vintage Arts Coffeehouse & Bistro is center for entrepreneurial Granger community
Abbey Archer
Amidst the sleepy buildings in downtown Granger sits Vintage Arts Coffeehouse & Bistro, a destination for shoppers, diners, those looking for a quick coffee or a place to relax as they pass through town.
On the window, curly letters announce: “Shop inside! 40+ Vendors.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Granger gears up for eclipse festivities
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Granger and the Granger Main Street Program are looking for volunteers for their Journey Into Darkness eclipse festival. The event is scheduled from April 6-8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Park on 215 East Davilla Street.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Robert Halstrom works in what was once the sanctuary at the former Granger First United Methodist Church on Monday, March 11, 2024. Halstrom and his wife JoAnne, a Wimberley couple, purchased the early-1900s church in late-2019. Robert has been working on the church since then, with plans to eventually transform it into an event venue. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Workin' on it
Andy Sharp
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The sun begins to go down over grain elevators in downtown Granger just before 7:30p.m. on Monday, March 11. Photo by Andy Sharp
Grain silos in Granger
Andy Sharp
Monday, March 18, 2024
Comptroller publishes February sales tax data
Nalani Nuylan
The Texas Comptroller released updated sales tax data for February 2024.
When looking at the data, Liberty Hill brought in 58.60 percent less in sales tax revenues when compared to February 2023. On the other side of the county, Taylor brought in 56.51 percent more in sales tax revenues.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Sales tax increases overall in county in newest report
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.
County Briefs
Nalani Nuylan
Hutto
Tesla has expanded into Hutto. The automotive company is occupying an industrial building located on 200 County Road 199. According to the Texas Department of Licencing and Regulation, the company plans for the $1.5 million renovation to “accommodate new tenant's equipment.
Friday, January 19, 2024