🌱 Could your trailer or storage unit be headed to auction soon?
Coffee in hand, Florence? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your trailer or storage unit be headed to auction soon?
- How a Florence traffic stop exposed a months-long cattle theft ring
Also on today's calendar: The Vineyard at Florence — MICHAEL ALEXANDERSSON and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Florence Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's best mobile network in the US, according to Ookla Speedtest. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Florence Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Florence.
- Friday: Cloudy, windy and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Cloudy with a t-storm; breezy, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
- Sunday: Some sun returning; pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Citizen Alerts April 19, 2026 (wilcosun.com) — If your vehicle was towed to ASAP Towing on SH 195 in Florence or you rent storage units or own property in Williamson County, several upcoming deadlines, auctions, and legal notices could affect you. The latest citizen alerts detail impounded trailers, storage-unit lien sales, surplus county auctions, rezoning and annexation hearings, and multiple estate-related creditor notices with specific April and May 2026 dates. 
• Five arrested in organized Texas cattle theft ring (hpj.com) — Florence police helped uncover a months-long cattle theft operation that allegedly targeted livestock near Williamson County, leading to five arrests and charges tied to roughly 70 stolen cattle. Investigators say the case began with a Florence traffic stop that revealed slaughtered animals in a trailer, and multiple agencies are still pursuing additional leads. Residents with information are urged to contact the sheriff’s office.
📸 Around Florence
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Florence
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
-
Live Music by Mike Hamilton
The Vineyard at Florence, 111 Via Francesco, Florence
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
-
The Vineyard at Florence — MICHAEL ALEXANDERSSON
The Vineyard at Florence , 111 Via Francesco , Florence
12:00 pm -
Baseball vs. Brady @ Home
Florence H S Florence, TX 76527
4:30 pm -
Baseball @ Brady
Florence H S Florence, TX 76527
4:30 pm -
"For The LOVE of Yoga" event at The Vineyard at Florence! - APRIL
The Vineyard at Florence , 111 Via Francesco , Florence
9:30 am -
Live Music by Pendulum Hearts
The Vineyard at Florence , 111 Via Francesco , Florence
12:00 pm -
Live Music by Michael Alexandersson
The Vineyard at Florence , 111 Via Francesco , Florence
12:00 pm -
The Vineyard at Florence — MICHAEL ALEXANDERSSON
The Vineyard at Florence , 111 Via Francesco , Florence
12:00 pm
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Sunday May 3
📣 Florence Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
FREE Concert: Here's something new and different- SC Dulcimers
Georgetown Public Library , 402 W 8th St , Georgetown
11:00 am -
Georgetown Spring Art Stroll
Georgetown Art Center , 816 S Main St , Georgetown
4:00 pm -
Salado JV Softball @ Jarrell
Jarrell High School , 1100 FM487 , Jarrell
5:00 pm -
EVHS JV Baseball @ Elgin
Elgin High School , 14000 County Line Rd , Elgin
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chilli's posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Leander Chili's - No Experience Required in Georgetown. Apply here.
- Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for Welder / 2nd Shift / Paid Weekly in Georgetown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florence here.
🗞 Nearby News
Georgetown
- Williamson County approves tax incentives for Compal project in Georgetown (kxan.com)
- This Day in Country History: April 16 (country1025.com)
- Desert Island Dish with Donna Wilkins (axios.com)
Liberty Hill
- Tiny chick 'MoBee' inspires big compassion in Liberty Hill (lhindependent.com)
- Static ATX Records brings vinyl, nostalgia to Liberty Hill (lhindependent.com)
Ok Florence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.