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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
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
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
PACKED BONDS
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
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
PACKED BONDS
Thrall citizens will have a couple of boxes on May ballots affecting their school district. On Feb. 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
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
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
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
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
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
Early voting starts slow
Early voting starts slow
Early voting for the Williamson County primaries is underway and started slow on Valentine’s Day. On the first day of early voting, there was a turnout of 0.67% voters in the county. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM
Chief Henry Fluck talks about the Taylor Police Department during a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee meeting in Taylor Oct. 13, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro
Fluck next in Press interview
Lunch for Monday includes another order of what’s going on in the city of Taylor. The third episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff will be Feb. 02/12/2022 06:32 AM
Early voting begins Valentine’s Day
Early voting begins Valentine’s Day
WILCO – Love is in the air, and voting may be a part of that. On Monday, Feb. 02/12/2022 06:32 AM
Shelton
VFD chief arrested
Last week, a 911 call resulted in the arrest of the current Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department chief. Police arrested John Shelton after a disturbance call Wednesday, Feb. 02/12/2022 06:32 AM
Williamson County officials and more celebrate the groundbreaking of arena improvements to the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor Feb. 11. Pictured are, from left, Dave Mireles, Dale Butler, Michael Cooper, Scott Badgett, Trent Jacobs, Russ Boles, Jason Brown, Russell Fishbeck, Bill B...
EVENTFUL GROWTH
Taylor’s biggest event venue has completed some upgrades, and more are on the way. On Thursday, Feb. 02/12/2022 06:32 AM
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