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Williamson County Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long (middle) celebrates being recipient of the 2022 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Road Hand Award. Also pictured are (left) Tucker Ferguson, TxDOT Austin district engineer, and Ashby Johnson, CAMPO executive director. Courtesy...

Commissioner recipient of TxDOT Road Hand Award

Williamson County Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long is the recipient of the 2022 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Road Hand Award. She was recognized for the award Feb. 7 at the State Transportation Forum. 02/09/2022 01:50 PM

Just looking for memories half as good as the Rose Motel

Just looking for memories half as good as the Rose Motel

“Plan vacations by memories, not by clocks.” Author unknown, but good advice Planning a summer vacation can be easy or challenging in the weekly newspaper business, depending on how you look at it. But a couple days off when warmer weather returns has been on my mind this week. 02/09/2022 01:50 PM

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COVID-19 SCHOOL CASES AT A GLANCE

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. 3. For the latest statistics, visit http:// www.taylorisd.org for Taylor or http://www.hipponation.org for Hutto. 02/09/2022 01:50 PM

Down trend in virus ongoing

Down trend in virus ongoing

New weekly cases of COVID-19 in Williamson County remain higher than late last year but continue to spiral downward. Confirmed cases, which include past and current cases reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 2,532 in Williamson County Feb. 02/09/2022 01:50 PM

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HUTTO LIBRARY CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY

Celebrate African American History Month by exploring resources that the Hutto Public Library has on African American culture and history. Stop by the library to pick one up today, or you can reserve materials anytime at https://hutto.biblionix.com/catalog. For more information about these titles, visit https://linktr.ee/HuttoLibrary. Facebook / Hutto Public Library 02/09/2022 01:50 PM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 02/09/2022 01:50 PM

All of Taylor’s football district opponents will be located west of I-35 with the new realignments.

Realignment and Reorganization

02/05/2022 10:43 AM

Here is Williamson County’s Coupland road project scheduled for this year. Courtesy graphic / Williamson County

Coupland project to break ground

Road improvements in Coupland will kick off this week. On Monday, Feb. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

A sign on Heritage Square in Taylor drips with ice Feb. 4. Photo by Fernando Castro

Disaster declarations issued for county

WILCO – Williamson County is one of 17 counties with a disaster declaration issued by the state. Gov. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

All of Taylor’s football district opponents will be located west of I-35 with the new realignments. Graphic by Matthew Hooks / Map: Google Maps

REALIGNMENT AND REORGANIZATION

This past Thursday, Feb. 3, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) released the 2022-23 and 2023-24 tentative volleyball, basketball and football district assignments and reclassifications. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

Vehicles have no choice but to detour as Main Street is closed at the overpass in Taylor Feb. 3. Photo by Fernando Castro

Freezing nights through Monday

Winter Storm Landon’s effects aren’t over, but sunny skies are on the horizon. The Taylor area is currently recovering from icy roads and bitter wind chills felt by Winter Storm Landon as it passed through the area Thursday, Feb. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

Taylor Rotary Club received three recognitions for the organization’s outstanding work in the community. Past district governor Jerry Chapman (right) presented the awards at the Jan. 27 meeting, who is seen here with Pastor George Qualley. Courtesy photo

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Feb. 2, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

MUSICAL CHAIRS

The Association of Texas Small School Bands regions 18 and 26 held their region band clinic and concert Jan. 28-29. Earning seats in the symphonic band were Max Finn, first chair baritone saxophone; Kennedy Yanez, third chair flute; and Trace Karch, third chair tuba. Noah Hammack earned second chair in concert band on euphonium. Sarah Burke from Blinn college was the symphonic band clinician andconductor, and Mike Lewis, of Burnet, led the concert band. Thrall High School band director Beth Butler and assistant band director Bana Estes were the organizers for the symphonic band. Courtesy photo 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

Taylor EDC earns business award

Taylor EDC earns business award

The Taylor Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) recently received the Business Facilities Silver Award. The award was presented to the TEDC was presented the award for Samsung Electronics’ new state of the art, semi-conductor manufacturing facility in Taylor. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

Council selected recipients of TCMA council of the year award

The Taylor City Council has been selected as the 2022 Texas City Management Association (TCMA) City Council of the Year. The TCMA City Council of the Year award recognizes and honors outstanding city councils that have made significant contributions to local government in Texas. The award will be presented during the TCMA Annual Conference in June. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

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