Jarrell

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’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.

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Jarrell Briefs: City of Jarrell adds new wastewater contractor

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The City of Jarrell will enter a new contract with Crossroads Utility Service for its wastewater service after terminating its previous contract with Inframark.

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County cities gain revenue, new sales tax report finds

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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.
Library Director Susan Gregurek gives an update about the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center to the Jarrell City Council on June 4.

Library Director Susan Gregurek gives an update about the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center to the Jarrell City Council on June 4.

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Nonprofit library provides Jarrell with resources, community

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan. Nestled off Interstate Highway 35 near Sonterra Boulevard is the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center. The playful teal and salmon logo invites Jarrell residents and families living in the Sonterra Municipal Utility District into the nonprofit library.
Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

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County debuts Atlas 14 results

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 31, 2024
Williamson County began hosting its public meeting series about the initial Altas 14 Flood Study results on May 29.   The preliminary data shows that extreme flooding event precipitation levels have increased by two inches in a 100-year flood.

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Jarrell Community Library set for summer programming

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Jarrell Community Library will have its summer reading program from June 11 to July 26. This year’s theme is “Adventures of the Library” where participants will have adventures with reading challenges, crafts, STEM and group activities.

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Comptroller publishes February sales tax data

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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.
From left to right Scott Ambrus (Chasco), Jarrell Council Member Tanya Clawson, Whit Friend (HNTB), Pct. 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Joseph Jones (HNTB), Joe Cobuccio (Chasco), Lauren Sharpe (Chasco), Oscar Salazar-Bueno (HNTB) break ground on County Road 332 expansion. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

From left to right Scott Ambrus (Chasco), Jarrell Council Member Tanya Clawson, Whit Friend (HNTB), Pct. 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Joseph Jones (HNTB), Joe Cobuccio (Chasco), Lauren Sharpe (Chasco), Oscar Salazar-Bueno (HNTB) break ground on County Road 332 expansion. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Jarrell, Williamson County begin new road project

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Williamson County and the City of Jarrell broke ground on the County Road 332 expansion project Monday morning.    CR 332 will be reconstructed as a two-lane roadway with shoulders to improve safety and mobility, according to the press release.

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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.
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