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Texas Country Artist of the Decade Bri Bagwell, right, and her band mate headline a charity concert for the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center at the Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Area, July 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Texas Country Artist of the Decade Bri Bagwell, right, and her band mate headline a charity concert for the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center at the Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Area, July 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell Library rallies community at charity concert

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena greeted its third crowd of the summer after the June rodeo and July 4 enthusiasts.
Jeffery “Jeff” Siedel, 71, of Jarrell.

Jeffery “Jeff” Siedel, 71, of Jarrell.

Jarrell City Council member charged with drug possession

Jeffery “Jeff” Siedel, a minister and former Jarrell City Council member, was arrested for drug possession on July 26. According to the official affidavit, a Williamson County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy was on patrol driving northbound on Interstate Highway 35, near Old Setter’s Boulevard and U.S.

Jarrell ISD names new principal for Igo Elementary School

Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously named Leslie Vazquez as the new principal of Igo Elementary School. The board made its decision at a special meeting on July 13.Ms. Vazquez joins Jarrell ISD from Del Valle ISD, where she served in several leadership roles, including principal.
2026 Rodeo Sweetheart Aleena Isham, 17, waves during the 82nd Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 26, 2026. The rodeo continued through Saturday night.    Photo by Andy Sharp

2026 Rodeo Sweetheart Aleena Isham, 17, waves during the 82nd Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 26, 2026. The rodeo continued through Saturday night. Photo by Andy Sharp

2026 Sheriff's Posse Rodeo excited Jarrell

The 82nd Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo took place June 26-27, 2026, in Jarrell. Photos by Andy Sharp
Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping  during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse will celebrate its 82nd annual rodeo this weekend on June 26 and 27 in Jarrell. It takes place at the WCSP Arena, 1600 County Road 305.
School Notes

School Notes

Jarrell ISD to launch hybrid learning pilot program

Jarrell ISD is expanding opportunities to meet high school students’ needs by launching a new Hybrid Learning Pilot program for the 2026-27 school year. The Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees approved the pilot during its May 20 meeting.
The City of Round Rock expanded the Rock’N River to include a  775-foot action river with a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation

The City of Round Rock expanded the Rock’N River to include a 775-foot action river with a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation

Around Wilco: Round Rock celebrates Rock’N River

Round Rock water parkThe City of Round Rock celebrated the completion of the Rock’N River Phase 3 Expansion Project on May 22 at 3300 East Palm Valley Boulevard. The project includes a 775-foot action river with two wave features: a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator.
Stephan Putsejovsky, Jarrell’s water superintendent (center), presents the proposal for the City of Jarrell to gain nearly 1,300 acres from Georgetown's CCN, May 5. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Stephan Putsejovsky, Jarrell’s water superintendent (center), presents the proposal for the City of Jarrell to gain nearly 1,300 acres from Georgetown's CCN, May 5. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell places bid for Georgetown CCN

Jarrell is obtaining more than 1,000 undeveloped acres of Georgetown’s water territory, and has submitted official paperwork to the Public Utility Commissioner of Texas to complete the transfer.