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Granger ISD pauses, resumes Monday
Granger ISD pauses, resumes Monday
An east Williamson County school district closed Thursday and Friday, Jan. 20-21, and neighboring districts monitored a winter weather event heading for the area. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
Runners take off into the chilly Saturday morning wind at the 2022 Taylor Garden Club Run for the Roses 5K/10K. Photos by Matt Hooks
Run for the Roses braves cold morning
This past Saturday, Jan. 15 runners braved the early morning chill at Murphy Park for the 2022 edition of the Taylor Garden Club Run for the Roses 5K/10K. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
An old car hunter’s dream adventure
An old car hunter’s dream adventure
“Adventure is in the eye of the beholder.” — Annie Andre, travel and lifestyle blogger. “Welcome to the city of Pikeville,” the travel booklet beckoned to me last week. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
Learn Lawn & Garden 101
Learn Lawn & Garden 101
Are you new to Central Texas or interested in learning more about how to take care of your yard? Make plans to join a seven-week Lawn & Garden 101 class presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. During the course, participants will learn about practical steps for selecting plants that grow well in Williamson County, conserving water in your landscape and caring for your lawn and trees. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
GriefShare program offered
GriefShare program offered
Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program held at Northview Christian Church. The nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
A scene “Rondo and Bob” is shot at Farm to Market Bistro in downtown Taylor. Courtesy photo
Documentary to screen at Howard
On Saturday, Jan. 22, “Rondo and Bob” will premiere at the Howard Theatre in downtown Taylor. Admission is free, although people are asked to bring a food donation that will go to Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry & Community Ministries in Taylor. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
Students at the Bee School can suit up and watch while a hive of live bees is opened and inspected.Courtesy photo
Central Texas Beekeepers School accepting students
The 12th Annual Central Texas Beekeepers School is Saturday, March 26, at Brenham High School in Brenham. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
ROTARY WELCOMES GARDEN CLUB
ROTARY WELCOMES GARDEN CLUB
The Rotary Club of Taylor welcomed Denise Solbach as the speaker at the club’s Jan. 13 meeting. Solbach talked about the Taylor Garden Club and the Run for the Roses this past weekend. The Rotary meets weekly on Thursdays at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. in Taylor. Courtesy photo 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
Lions chili supper coming this month
Lions chili supper coming this month
The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Taylor SPJST Hall, located at 5025 FM 619. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue to 7 p.m. The event will be drive-thru only. Tickets are available for a $10 donation. A limited number of additional tickets will be available at the door. To get tickets, ask any Lion or call 512-413-0256. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
Kevin Carr and Sir Knight Don Ream, Master, at a ceremony to award Carr his Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus. Courtesy photo
Granger local receives highest Knights of Columbus honor
GRANGER – Granger lresident Kevin Carr was recently awarded his Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Providence in Kyle. The Fourth Degree is the highest and most prestigious honor within the Knights of Columbus. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
The Balcones Resource recycling center caught on fire Friday afternoon. A firefighter from Taylor and a firefighter from Jarrell were injured and taken to the hospital while combating the fire. Photo by Jason Hennington
Chandler fire involved recyclables
Approximately a full day was needed to put out the fire on Chandler Road northwest of Taylor last week. The fire at the Balcones Resources recycling center Friday, Jan. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
CITIZEN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR
CITIZEN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR
The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet was Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
Travis County STAR Flight drops water on a brush fire in south Hutto Jan. 14. Photos by Lt. Mike Pendley
Brush fire in Hutto
A brush fire came close to a Hutto subdivision last Friday but took no homes or lives. On Jan. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM