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Cecilia Abbott, First Lady of Texas, will be in Taylor next Friday, Feb. 25. Courtesy photo

First Lady of Texas coming to Taylor

Big things are happening in Taylor again. Cecilia Abbott, First Lady of Texas, will be the keynote speaker at St. Mary’s Catholic High School’s second annual Cultura Vitae (“Culture of Life”) dinner Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Feeling like more than just part of the crowd

Feeling like more than just part of the crowd

“A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.” - Washington Irving (1783 – 1859) American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Elizabeth Kahura, originally from Kenya, Africa, is a functional academic aide at Kerely Elementary School, and is responsible for the African Safari Program. Courtesy photo

Teacher owns African safari program

HUTTO – A staff member within Hutto ISD brings a rich cultural experience to the Hutto community. Elizabeth Kahura, functional academic aide at Kerley Elementary School, established the African Safari Program. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Debbie Holland was appointed by the Hutto City Council to fill an unexpired term last week.

Hutto welcomes new staff

HUTTO – Last week, the city of Hutto welcomed Angela Walton to the team. Walton was sworn in as the city secretary. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Peter Wilson, of Georgetown, repairs a power distribution board for a bar-code printer at ICU Medical in Austin. Wilson, a graduate of TSTC’s Industrial Systems - Mechanical Specialization program, was hired last December after completing an apprenticeship during the fall semester. Courtes...

TSTC, Austin company partner for apprenticeship program

HUTTO – For Peter Wilson, of Georgetown, it is the best maintenance job he said he has ever had. “It’s something new every day, and we are constantly learning,” he said. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Early voting is underway for the Williamson County primary election. However, local candidates have until Friday, Feb. 18, to file for candidacy in the local election May 7. Photo by Jason Hennington

Candidate filing ends Friday

Community members that wish to run for public office have less than a week to file for candidacy in local elections. Candidate filing ends Friday, Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Granger ISD baseball and softball players practice prior to their respective games during the 2021 season. Both fields are a subject in the proposed bond in this May’s election. Photos by Matt Hooks

Thrall citizens will have a couple of boxes on May ballots affecting their school district. On Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Granger ISD fans pack the football stadium during the homecoming game last fall. Fans could be in new stadium someday if a bond passes in May. Photos by Matt Hooks

A bond election in Granger could mean a new high school campus, buses, upgrades and more — including a new place for Friday night lights. On Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Virus rate cut in half

Virus rate cut in half

The rate of new weekly COVID-19 cases in Williamson County was sliced by about half this past week. Confirmed cases, which include past and current cases reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 1,299 in Williamson County Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Months after shooting, teen dies

Months after shooting, teen dies

HUTTO – A Hutto teen has succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head that happened in December. According to a report from KXAN, the family of Faith Monreal, 15, said she passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 02/12/2022 06:32 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 02/12/2022 06:32 AM

Black History Month event Feb. 26

Black History Month event Feb. 26

The last weekend of Black History Month will include a celebration at Fannie Robinson Park. On Saturday, Feb. 02/12/2022 06:32 AM

Czech Heritage Society to meet

Czech Heritage Society to meet

The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet Wednesday Feb. 16, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 02/12/2022 06:32 AM

KIDS FALL IN LOVE WITH STORY TIME

KIDS FALL IN LOVE WITH STORY TIME

Children, staff and parents enjoy Story Time at the Taylor Public Library Feb. 9 and celebrate Valentine’s Day early. The library hosts Story Time typically on Wednesdays. For more information, visit http://www.taylortx.gov/25/library, call 512-352-3434 or visit the library at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. Facebook / Taylor Public Library 02/12/2022 06:32 AM