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Granger and Thrall buses will run later than usual on Thursday, Feb. 3. File photo

Granger, Thrall schools to delay

There will be late starts for local school districts this week. On Tuesday, Feb. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

Sausage samples are featured at the Taylor Sporting Goods table at the Annual Food Dudes Event in Taylor Jan. 29. Photos by Fernando Castro

Tasty event benefits TEE Foundation

Old Taylor High was filled with hungry people ready to eat for a good cause this past Saturday. On Jan. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

Icy conditions will be the main concern this week in Taylor, although possibly not to the extent seen here Feb. 19 last year. Photo by Fernando Castro

Winter Storm Warning on Thursday

Groundhog Day, this Wednesday, Feb. 2, marks when groundhog Punxsutawney Phil reveals whether winter will extend for six more weeks. In the Taylor area, hard freezes, sleet and icy conditions are likely regardless of what Mr. Phil in Pennsylvania says. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

Professional women scholarship now open

Professional women scholarship now open

WILCO – Calling all Williamson County residents. Are you looking to level up in 2022? Let Professional Women of Williamson County help you. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

There’s really no hurry to get anything done

There’s really no hurry to get anything done

“I’m in a hurry to get things done. Oh, I rush and rush until life’s no fun. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

Help for local animals

Help for local animals

Good news for the people of Taylor as concerns the animal overpopulation, in particular the cat groups. Feral cats often live in colonies, and groups of feral cats live together in one territory, often near food sources and shelter. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

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COVID-19 SCHOOL CASES

Taylor ISD and Hutto ISD maintain online dashboards for the community to monitor COVID-19 activity at its school campuses. Here are the campuses’ figures from Monday, Jan. 31. For the latest statistics, visit https://www.taylorisd.org for Taylor or http://www.hipponation.org for Hutto. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

Pro tem draws opponent

Pro tem draws opponent

The city of Taylor will officially have an election in May. District 1 and District 4 are both set to expire in May. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

Fire Master Plan to protect future

Fire Master Plan to protect future

Keeping a changing Taylor safe is the next project for the Taylor Fire Department. On Jan. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

Thomas Edwards has joined Granite Media Partners Inc., the parent company of the Taylor Press. Courtesy photo

Veteran journalist joins Granite

Granite Media Partners Inc., the parent company of the Taylor Press, has named veteran journalist Thomas Edwards as executive editor to round out its management team, announced CEO Daniel Philhower. “We are happy to have Thomas aboard. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

Downtown Taylor businesses remain cautious of the COVID-19 pandemic as of Jan. 26. Photos by Matt Hooks

Williamson County has passed a milestone of COVID-19 cases as the pandemic potentially enters a local flux likely for the better. On Tuesday, Jan. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

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Manslaughter plea earns 2-year sentence

A Taylor man will spend the next two years behind bars after he pled guilty to manslaughter. On Wednesday, Jan. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

A GOOD RUN

Katy Safarik celebrates with customers and coworkers as she spends her last day at Citizens National Bank in Taylor Dec. 29. Safarik spent 12 years at Citizens National Bank and was vice president of business development. After a 55-year career, she said she had a good run and enjoyed her customers. Photos by Fernando Castro 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

READING WITH YOUR ELDERS

READING WITH YOUR ELDERS

Thrall Elementary School students from the first and fourth grades became reading buddies Jan. 24. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

CHURCH DONATES TO PANTRY

CHURCH DONATES TO PANTRY

Tenth Street United Methodist Church began the new year with its annual contribution to Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry & Community Ministries. The church’s pastor, Travis Summerlin, and church treasurer Ed Komandosky present a check and a recent collection of food items to Dianne Thomas and other Shepherd’s Heart staffers. The church collects food items on a monthly basis and is an ongoing supporter of the local food pantry. Courtesy photo 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

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