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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.
Private First Class Joe Klepac, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klepac of Jarrell, Texas, was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in action in Korea while serving with the Fifth Cavalry Regiment of the First Cavalry Division. The presentation was made by Colonel Jonathan M. Rigon, Commanding Officer of the 172d Station Hospital where Klepac is recuperating. Prior to his entry in the armed forces in July, 1950, Klepac worked with his father in “Klepac & Son, Mechanics.”

Private First Class Joe Klepac, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klepac of Jarrell, Texas, was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in action in Korea while serving with the Fifth Cavalry Regiment of the First Cavalry Division. The presentation was made by Colonel Jonathan M. Rigon, Commanding Officer of the 172d Station Hospital where Klepac is recuperating. Prior to his entry in the armed forces in July, 1950, Klepac worked with his father in “Klepac & Son, Mechanics.”

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Yesteryears: Feed store on the Square to give away egg mash on opening day

Yesteryears and Laura House and Grahm Donovan
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
140 years Ago (July 22, 1886)Glimpses of Williamson CountyThere was a moonlight picnic at Mankins’ spring, last Friday night, and a pleasant time is reported. Mr. W. C. Pfaeffle has had a substantial sidewalk put down in front of his store.
A preserved banner shows the 2003 and 2004 Miss Juneteenth winners. Banner courtesy Patricia Bailey

A preserved banner shows the 2003 and 2004 Miss Juneteenth winners. Banner courtesy Patricia Bailey

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A slice of history: TRG Association reflects on legacy on Juneteenth

Nicholas Cicale
Friday, June 19, 2026
The former TRG Association formed to uplift, inform and serve Georgetown’s three historically Black neighborhoods — known today as Track, Ridge and Grasshopper — in what was Council District 2.

Yesteryears: Bicentennial fever heating up in 1976

Yesteryears
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
140 Years Ago (April 29, 1886)San Jacinto CelebrationThe annual exercises of the San Jacinto Society of the Southwestern University in honor of the battle of San Jacinto, took place in the University Chapel on the evening of Wednesday, the 21st inst. Mr. Gus.
S.C. Marshall was the founder and principal of the Georgetown Colored High School in 1913. 

S.C. Marshall was the founder and principal of the Georgetown Colored High School in 1913. 

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GISD names new middle school to honor segregation-era African American educator

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Georgetown ISD’s new middle school will be named S.C. Marshall Middle, after the founder and principal of the Georgetown Colored High School in 1913. GISD’s new Marshall Middle School, located on Patriot Way, is under construction and will open in 2027. Trustees approved the name April 20.
Georgetown historian Helen Cordes and attendees of her free poppy-themed history walk inspect a patch of poppies Monday, April 24.

Georgetown historian Helen Cordes and attendees of her free poppy-themed history walk inspect a patch of poppies Monday, April 24.

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Old Town walk explores Georgetown's red poppy history

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
A group of 15 people gathered Monday morning near Edwards Park in Georgetown for a poppy-themed history walk led by local historian Helen Cordes.
Pictured here in 1920, the current Williamson County Courthouse was constructed in 1911.

Pictured here in 1920, the current Williamson County Courthouse was constructed in 1911.

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Williamson County Courthouse is candle on the cake for county

Kate St. Clair
Friday, March 10, 2023
Williamson County will celebrate its 175th birthday this weekend. Few things represent the county more than its historic courthouse in downtown Georgetown.  The building — technically the fifth courthouse built in the county — now houses commissioners court along with county offices.
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