Jarrell
Jarrell residents wait in line to have their children take photos with Anna, Elsa and Olaf in front of Jarrell’s Christmas Tree during A Very Merry Jarrell on December 16.
Jarrell kicks off the holidays with its first jubilee
Nalani Nuylan
Photos by Nalani Nuylan
The City of Jarrell held its first Christmas festival — a Very Merry Jarrell — December 16 on Fifth Street.
Events included ice skating, train rides, photos with Williamson County Emergency Service District No.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
A map shows the parking and vendor locations for the A Very Merry Jarrell Christmas Festival. Illustration courtesy of the City of Jarrell.
Joyous Jarrell
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Jarrell will host its first Christmas event, A Very Merry Jarrell Christmas Festival, from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, December 16 on Fifth Street.
Friday, December 1, 2023
Unemployment decreases across county
Nalani Nuylan
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.
In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.
Friday, November 24, 2023
Georgetown, Liberty Hill loses profits in newest sale tax report
Nalani Nuylan
The following are sales tax revenues reported by the Texas Comptroller in the November 2023 report, which is representative of activity from two months prior:
Georgetown
In the November 2023 report, Georgetown decreased by 6.51 percent when compared to November 2022.
Monday, November 20, 2023
Patrick South, left, takes his oath to be the City of Jarrell’s new police chief at Jarrell’s city hall on October 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
New chief at the helm in Jarrell
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Jarrell swore in Patrick South as the city’s new police chief at Jarrell City Hall on October 25. Chief South has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt.
“The interview process was a pretty drawn-out process,” City Manager Danielle Singh said. “We had lunch.
Monday, October 30, 2023
Inventor Charles Ashby explains the improved Hands-Free Extractor at the Jarrell ISD Cafeteria Annex Building on October 11. The invention can be attached at the hips, slung across the shoulder or pulled. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Jarrell inventor improves device
Nalani Nuylan
Charles Ashby demonstrated his improved invention, the Hands Free Extractor, on October 11 in the Jarrell ISD Cafeteria Annex Building.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A March 21, 2022, tornado traveled through east Williamson County affecting Round Rock, Hutto and Granger. Photo by Gabe Cox.
Tornadoes terrify Wilco, and rightly so
A storm makes its way through Central Texas. As it approaches, the clouded sky takes on a green hue and everything becomes eerily still. These are telltale signs that show a tornado is fast approaching.FDA approves new round of Covid-19 booster shots
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new Covid-19 vaccine that will soon be made available to the public.
Last week, on September 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a Covid-19 vaccine that has been updated for 2023-2024.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
From stuffed Firecracker meatloaf and chicken fried steak, Love at First Bite has plenty of dishes to love.
Love at First Bite Cafe and Catering offers home-cooked Southern meals in Jarrell
Abbey Archer
“It was actually my oldest daughter, Sabrina, who came up with the name, Love at First Bite,” owner Denay Tellez said. “I was like, “Are you sure?” It wasn’t warm to me at all at first. Then she said “Mom, that's what everyone says when we cater.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A grass fire named Rock Quarry consumes 21 acres of land near Jarrell on Friday, September 1. More than 20 organizations helped fight the fire. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
Fire blackens 21.5 acres in Jarrell
Nalani Nuylan
A grass fire caused by a vehicle fire burned an estimated 21 acres in Jarrell Friday afternoon. According to the Texas A&M Wildfire Service, the fire is now 100 percent contained.
The Interstate 35 southbound frontage road was closed during the fire from Ronald Reagan Boulevard to County Road 143.
Saturday, September 2, 2023