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Taylor ISD superintendent extension, more approved
This past Monday, Jan. 24 the Taylor ISD school board met to recognize Taylor students and student athletes for their accomplishments. The board members were also recognized from Taylor area schools for their hard work and dedication to the district this past year. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM
PRESSING ON
PRESSING ON
Sports editor Matt Hooks places new signage inside the front lobby of the Taylor Press building in Taylor Jan. 26. Like small businesses, staff at community newspapers like the Taylor Press have to wear many hats. Customers will see the new signage the next time they walk through the front door. Photo by Fernando Castro 01/29/2022 07:09 AM
Shaivion Warren goes up for the layup against a Gateway defender Jan. 21. Photos by Matt Hooks
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 26, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM
Coupland Civic Organization to tour new school
Coupland Civic Organization to tour new school
The Coupland Civic Organization will have something new and different for their Jan. 31 meeting. Instead of having a program at the St. Peter’s Fellowship Hall, residents will be treated to a tour of the new and renovated Coupland School facilities hosted by Superintendent Tammy Brinkman. Thank you, Superintendent Brinkman, for your generous offer to show residents the wonderful new building and the renovated old facilities. Of special interest will be the new regulation size gym which Coupland has needed for many years. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM
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Virus cases stay on rise
COVID-19 cases have continued to increase in the last two weeks. Confirmed cases, which include past and current cases reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), went up by 15,876 in Williamson County Jan. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
Fire master plan on agenda
Fire master plan on agenda
The Taylor Fire Department might have a recourse in making sure Taylor remains safe amidst a changing community. On Jan. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
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
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