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For most people, the act of doing laundry is no big deal. But for others, it can be an act of mercy. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

Finalists named for Reader’s Choice

Finalists named for Reader’s Choice

The nominees have been voted on, and now it’s time for you, the reader, to choose the best of the best. The annual Reader’s Choice is an opportunity for everyone to vvote for their favorite businesses, services and people in Taylor. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

A new playground and interior upgrades at Main Street Intermediate School are part of the first phase of an $82.5 million bond issue approved by voters earlier this month. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Phase 1 of school bond project moves forward

Construction on the first phase of the Taylor Independent School District bond is expected to begin this summer and finish in time for the start of the 2023-24 school year, officials said. At the Nov. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

Santa will be making an appearance Saturday night at Heritage Square Park following the parades. Photo by Matt Hooks

Planners upbeat ahead of Saturday’s parades

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and organizers of both parades in Taylor are focused on the bright side of things for this weekend’s festivities, slated to begin at 7 p.m. this Saturday on Main Street. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

Hutto Co-Op district hits another wall

Hutto Co-Op district hits another wall

HUTTO – The five-year drama surrounding Hutto’s Co-op District has entered a new chapter. On Nov. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

Don’t send fallen leaves to the landfill. Leaves are a great resource for free mulch and organic material for your compost pile. Photo by Julie Rydell

What falls in fall?

PLOW & HOSE ORGANIC GARDENING IN CENTRAL TEXAS | Julie Rydell Central Texas may not be known for showy fall foliage, but thanks to the recent cold fronts, it won’t be long before the leaves start to fade and begin to drop. Deciduous trees reduce chlorophyll production in leaves when temperatures drop to 45 degrees. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area welcomes new directors brought onboard recently. Courtesy graphic

Dowdy tapped as WSRCA director

CEDAR PARK - Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), the facilitator of workforce development services for the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, is pleased to announce the appointment of six new community and industry leaders to its board of directors. WSRCA’s new board members include Laura Krcmar, vice president of Learning and Development with First National Bank of Bastrop, represents Bastrop County; Sam Dowdy, president of S&D Plumbing in Taylor, who represents Williamson County; Susan Kimball, president of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, who represents Hays County; Doug Mudd, executive director of Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas, represents Hays County; Deokie Ramlochan, director of Corporate Services with AlgEternal Technologies, represents Fayette County; and Hatch Smith, chief executive officer and administrator with MidCoast Central Medical Center, represents Llano County. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

’Tis the season for playoff football

’Tis the season for playoff football

I have waited all year to say this and man I am so excited to say, Tis the season for playoff football. The Granger Lions have found themselves in the fourth round and playing against their toughest opponent so far. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

The Hutto Hippos golf team braved the cold weather and played a round of scramble on Monday, Nov. 14, to get some practice before the season.

HIPPOS HITTING THE LINKS

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Hippos’ senior Adriana Gonzalez (left) gets in her defensive set along with Macie Atkinson (middle) and Isabella Orton. Photo by Evan Hale

Hippos’ volleyball players named to all-district team

The Hutto Hippos volleyball team season has come to an end but they had some players named to a high honor. The season may be over for the Hippos but the celebration for these players continues as these young athletes achieved high honors of All-Academic, first and second team All-District teams with a couple of honorable mentions. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

Tigers’ senior Brady Burlison following his blockers looking for extra yards. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigers All-District football team

The Thrall Tigers season was rocky because of injuries but they had plenty of players step up when they needed them most and it earned them some post-season awards. Like all the other schools the Tigers had a good chunk of players be selected to the All-Academic team. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

Wilco takes on housing challenge

Wilco takes on housing challenge

GEORGETOWN — A national task force of county leaders created to address housing affordability and stability has tagged Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell to join the action. Gravell, who was recently elected to his second term as county judge, cited the invitation as an opportunity to learn what’s working well in other places and apply it to the county. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

I don’t believe in stuff like that

I don’t believe in stuff like that

“The problem with omens is that they never come with an illustrated pamphlet explaining what they mean.” — Dean Koontz, American author of suspense thrillers Could it have been an omen? I’m thinking maybe more of a sign. That one 9/16-inch box end wrench, my favorite, was nowhere to be found when I needed it Thanksgiving weekend. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

CORRECTION:

In the Nov. 27 edition of the Taylor Press, the headline “Hutto ISD asks for state for more money” was misleading. It was correctly reported within the article that Hutto ISD considers additional funding for fast-growing districts to be a top legislative priority for this coming year. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

LEAD Taylor class of 2023 taking applications

LEAD Taylor class of 2023 taking applications

Do you ever wonder what Taylor’s Department of Public Works does, or what goes into bringing a major business that hires thousands to the area? Citizens wishing to know the answers to questions like these are invited to apply for the class of 2023 LEAD Taylor. The Leading Exploring Advancing Developing class will require a commitment of one Thursday afternoon per month beginning in January to learn more about government operations, community planning and awareness and civic culture. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM

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