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Sarah Hinton, Taylor Municipal Airport manager, talks with the Taylor City Council during their meeting Jan. 13 at City Hall. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor
City funds airport plan
Taylor’s thoroughfare from the air will get some direction for the future. On Jan. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
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GISD determined keep kids in school
Closing school was a measure of last resort, but Granger ISD students are back in class this week and plan to stay there. “We are doing everything in our power to make sure that we keep in-person education,” said Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, “because we know that is vital to the school district and to the families and the community members of Granger.” Last week, Neatherlin spoke about the state of Granger ISD as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
Richie Cooper, who majors in industrial systems, received a TSTC Foundation Provost’s Scholarship. Courtesy photo
Scholarship recipient from Hutto sings TSTC’s praises
HUTTO – Richie Cooper, of Hutto, realized early on that he could use his hands and mind to be the technically skilled worker that a company wants. Cooper recently started his second semester at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in East Williamson County in the Industrial Systems - Mechanical Specialization program, where he is working toward an Associate of Applied Science degree. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
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Gala unmasks Hutto’s best
HUTTO – On Jan. 15, the Greater Hutto Chamber of Commerce hosted its Big Easy Masquerade Gala at Kalahari Resort in Round Rock. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
Haley Galindo began her new position as a full-time police officer in Granger Jan. 11 Photo by Paul Schlesinger
Granger welcomes new full-time police officer
GRANGER – The City of Granger approved the hiring of police officer Haley Galindo to a full-time position during its November city council meeting. Her job officially began Tuesday, Jan. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
Granger council considers impact fees, traffic light
Granger council considers impact fees, traffic light
GRANGER — On Jan. 10, the Granger City Council discussed possible impact fees for new development and considered adding a traffic light in town. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
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Not even Texas Blue Northers prepared me for Chicago in January
“Holy cow, it’s ‘I can’t feel my face’ degrees out here.” — Heard somewhere north of Amarillo during every Texas Blue Norther. Here in East Texas, it’s a balmy mid-60s Sunday afternoon as I’m finishing up to this week’s missive. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
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
At the Aug. 16 board meeting, Superintendent Devn Padavil (center) discusses Taylor ISD’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021-22 school year. YouTube / Jaime Sellers
Taylor schools tackle staff shortage
The wheels on the bus still go round and round at Taylor ISD, but today your school bus driver may be the director of transportation, and your teacher might be Superintendent Devin Padavil himself. Keeping Taylor ISD classrooms open in the face of teacher and staff shortages takes an all-hands-on-deck approach with everybody pitching in, according to Padavil. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
Three incumbents file for election
Three incumbents file for election
Three local incumbents have recently filed for the upcoming elections. Gerald Anderson and Robert Garcia with the city and Marco Ortiz at Taylor ISD recently filed. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
Woman of the Year Moppy Miller (left) takes a moment to talk to a former Taylor High School student, Commander Joseph Branson at the chamber awards banquet. Photo by Jason Hennington
Overachiever: Moppy Miller makes history
On Tuesday, Jan. 18, Martha Miller made history as the first person to be named the Outstanding Woman of the Year and the Citizen of the Year in the same year. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
TOP: Moppy Miller (left) accepts the Taylor Area Businesswomen (TAB) Woman of the Year award from TAB president Charlotte Albert.
MISSION ACCEPTED
“We have a lot to do to get ready, but we’re up for that mission,” Tia Stone, president of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce said to more than 300 people at last week’s chamber banquet. The annual banquet recognizes community members and businesses who were active and went above and beyond in their service. 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. Photo by Matt Hooks
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 19, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
JAN. 9 Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-4100 block of Hot Springs Dr Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-1800 block of Industrial Dr Noise Complaint-No Report-900 block of Burkett St DWI-Arrested-600 block of E Pecan St Suspicious Person-No Report-4400 block of Kings Canyon Dr Criminal Mischief-Report Taken-200 block of S Doak St Warrant Service-Warrant Service-Arrested-700 block of W Fifth St Burglary of Vehicle-Report Taken-400 block of Davidson Dr 911 Call-Officer Advised-300 block of E Eighth St Civil Matter-No Report-100 block of Yemen Missing Person-Report Taken-Sunny Ln Apartments 2700 Sunny Ln 911 Call-Officer Advised-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Recovered Person / Runaway-No Report-4400 block of Hot Springs Dr Criminal Mischief-Report Taken-St Mary’s Catholic Church 301 E Fourth St Harassment-No Report-Taylor Village Inn 1907 N Main St Suspicious Vehicle-Unable to Locate-1200 block of Vance St Welfare Concern-No Offense-Cratis Ln/S Main St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-4000 block of Kings Canyon Dr 911 Call-Officer Advised-HEB 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Welfare Concern-No Offense-2800 block of Black Waxy Rd 911 Call-Officer Advised-Walmart 3701 N Main St Reckless / Erratic Driver-Officer Advised-NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Exit Ramp/W Second St Unwanted Person-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St Animal Complaint-No Report-E Fourth St/Mariposa Ln Assault-Report Taken Accident Minor-Report Taken-2400 block of W Second St Assault-Report Taken Assault-Report Taken Welfare Concern-Officer Advised-Pfluger Tire and Lube 209 W Second St Unwanted Person-Unable to Locate-Union Pacific Depot 118 E First St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-200 block of W Second St Suspicious Person-No Report-Holiday Inn 180 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-2100 block of Holly Springs Dr Citizen Contact-No Report-Debus Cir Warrant Service-Arrested-900 block of Fisher St JAN. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
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