Jarrell City Council
Jarrell City Council, from left to right Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Klepac, Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, Interim City Manager Jorge Hernandez, Mayor Patrick Sherek and Alderwoman Place 3 Tanya Clawson discuss the first city council meeting of the year, January 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Implementing efficiency
Nalani Nuylan
Kicking off the new year with new changes, the City of Jarrell will modify development procedures as the city continues to grow. During the January 7 City Council meeting, officials approved new ordinances for future developers who want to build in the city and the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Director of Development Services Jorge Hernadez explains the Community Development Block Grant projects to Jarrell City Council at the December 3 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Construction Junction: Jarrell City Council approves grant-funded projects
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Jarrell will use Williamson County block grants to fund two infrastructure projects. City council on December 3 accepted funds for the installation of a water line along County Road 305 and the reconstruction of Fifth Street with West Avenue A.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Mayor Patrick Sherek, left, Alderman Place 1 Daniel Klepac, center, and Place 2 Alderwoman Lori Allen take their oaths to serve November 19.
New Jarrell council member take oaths
Nalani Nuylan
Photos by Nalani Nuylan.Jarrell’s mayor and city council members were sworn into office on Tuesday night, November 19. Officiated by Judge Scott Matthews, incumbent Mayor Patrick Sherek and Alderman Daniel Klepac renewed their oaths to the city. Newcomer Lori Allen took her oath for the first time.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The City of Jarrell’s Town Hall located at 161 Town Center Boulevard. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Jarrell terminates city manager
Nalani Nuylan
Jarrell City Council terminated former City Manager Danielle Singh during the October 8 city council meeting. The motion was made by Alderman Jeff Seidel and seconded by Alderman Daniel Islas.The motion passed 3-2, with Aldermen Jeff Seidel, Daniel Islas, and Adam Marsh in favor.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes appears at Jarrell City Council to explain the potential effects if the city council passes the tax rate on September 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Tax rate slashed: Jarrell budget approval comes down to wire
Nalani Nuylan
Hours before the official start of the new fiscal year, Jarrell City Council approved the city’s budget with a 3-2 vote during a special meeting on September 30. Alderman Jeff Seidel and Daniel Islas voted against the budget.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Jarrell’s Director of Planning and Development Jordan Cantu, left, is joined by City Engineer Jorge Hernandez, right, to discuss agenda items during the July 2 city council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Jarrell Briefs: City of Jarrell adds new wastewater contractor
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Jarrell will enter a new contract with Crossroads Utility Service for its wastewater service after terminating its previous contract with Inframark.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024