Nonprofit marks one year of hope healing in Texas
Yesterday's Gone, a Wilco nonprofit, celebrated its first fundraiser and year of operation on May 3 at Reunion Ranch near Georgetown and Liberty Hill. Founder Loree Tamayo highlighted growth from two to 50 volunteers, serving over 250 women with legal services, counseling, shelter, and life coaching. 50 women waitlisted.
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Loree Tamayo
Reunion Ranch
Georgetown
Liberty Hill
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Georgetown pushes for pro growth bills in Texas Legislature
Georgetown leaders push for development and zoning bills as the 2025 Texas Legislature nears adjournment. Mayor Josh Schroeder notes stronger city impact due to staff and resident input, with wins and many minor modifications. He cites proactive aims like higher wastewater treatment standards and ongoing battles.
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County and State Target Air Pollution Reduction Plan
Williamson County commissioners designate May 5 to 9 as Air Quality Awareness Week. Air quality in the Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area was moderate or worse for about half of 2024 days per the Air Quality Index. The index measures pollutants including ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide from zero to 500. Georgetown has largely stayed in the Moderate category recently, with ozone pollution as the main factor.
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Williamson County Commissioners
Austin
Georgetown
Jarrell ISD plans new middle school and elementary campus
Jarrell ISD will open its second middle school this fall and a fourth elementary in 2026 as part of rapid district growth. The board discusses funding and timelines while facing ongoing enrollment pressures and facility needs.
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Jarrell Area Sees Strong Housing Growth in 2024 25
Assistant Superintendent Bob Mabry and demographer Bob Templeton discuss enrollment outlooks as new homes bring more children to the district. Among 20 Austin area districts, Jarrell ISD ranks seventh in new home closings in Q4 2024, with 21 active subdivisions and 1,300 lots underway across seven schemes. 669 lots delivered in Q1 2025 and 524 multifamily units under construction.
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Bob Templeton
Zonda Education
Greater Austin
JISD
Hays
Liberty Hill
Georgetown
Leander
Hutto
Austin
Jarrell
Jarrell ISD Enrollment Forecast and Home Price Rise
The Jarrell ISD demographic report for 2024 to 2034 projects enrollments of 1773 and 2660, noting a 67 percent rise from 2014 to 2024. It also states the average home sale price in JISD increased 87 percent in the past decade, rising over 172,600 dollars.
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