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Master Gardeners meet on Valentine’s Day
Master Gardeners meet on Valentine’s Day
Did you know the Williamson Count Master Gardeners have a demonstration garden in which they plant a wide variety of flowers, vegetables and fruits? Master Gardeners Judy Williams, Dale Hill and Jim Williams will present a free program to discuss the results of recent vegetable trials conducted at the AgriLife Demonstration Garden. They will discuss marigolds, parsnips, potatoes and lots of tips and advice. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
Lion's chili supper this Thursday
Lion's chili supper this Thursday
The Taylor Lions Club will host its annual chili supper this month. The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Taylor SPJST Hall, located at 5025 FM 619. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue to 7 p.m. The event will be drive-thru only. Tickets are available for a $10 donation. A limited number of additional tickets will be available at the door. To get tickets, ask any Lion or call 512- 413-0256. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
Students at the Bee School can suit up and watch while a hive of live bees is opened and inspected. Courtesy photo
Central Texas Beekeepers School accepting students
The 12th Annual Central Texas Beekeepers School is Saturday, March 26, at Brenham High School in Brenham. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM
Together
Together
“Each of us can make a difference. Together we can make change.” — Barbara Mikulski My dad has bees. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
Sheriff Mike Gleason talks with students at Thrall Middle School Jan. 14 during their D.A.R.E. graduation. Facebook / Thrall Middle School
D.A.R.E. to succeed
Dozens of students have certifiably learned the dangers of drug abuse. On Jan. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
Deadline for LCRA grants looms
Deadline for LCRA grants looms
Community groups wanting to apply for grants of up to $50,000 from the Lower Colorado River Authority must submit completed applications by midnight on Monday, Jan. 31. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
COOL RUNNINGS: LOCAL RUNNERS RUN FOR THE ROSES ON FRIGID WEEKEND
COOL RUNNINGS: LOCAL RUNNERS RUN FOR THE ROSES ON FRIGID WEEKEND
Men, women and children from all around the local area braved the cold and gathered at Murphy Park last Saturday, Jan. 15, for the 2022 edition of the Taylor Garden Club Run for the Roses 5K/10K. For results, read our story at http://www.taylorpress.net. Photos by Matt Hooks 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
NECKLACES OUT OF THIS WORLD
NECKLACES OUT OF THIS WORLD
Thrall Elememtary School third graders create necklaces as models to identify the planets and their position in relation to the sun. Facebook / Thrall Elementary School. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM
There are 35 Hutto Hippos all around town. This map gives you a guided tour of where to find them. Courtesy of www.hutto.maps.arcgis.com
Celebrate World Hippo Day
HUTTO – World Hippo Day is coming up Feb. 15. Stop by Hutto City Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. for hippo books, art, snacks, swag and your chance to vote on a name for the Hutto Library Hippo. It’s also a great excuse to take that self-guided tour of Hutto’s concrete hippos you’ve always wanted to see. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
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Hutto releases new water fee schedule
HUTTO – In the city of Hutto’s latest strategic move to reduce reliance on outside water sources while optimizing water costs both for the city and its consumers, the City Council voted to reduce water rates for most city of Hutto water customers—effective this month (January 2022). 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
Kevin Carr and Sir Knight Don Ream, Master, at a ceremony to award Carr his Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus. Courtesy photo
Granger local receives highest Knights of Columbus honor
GRANGER – Granger lresident Kevin Carr was recently awarded his Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Providence in Kyle. The Fourth Degree is the highest and most prestigious honor within the Knights of Columbus. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
Vaccine clinic in Taylor
Vaccine clinic in Taylor
COVID-19 is still present in the community, and there are opportunities for those who want to be vaccinated. Williamson County and Cities Health District offers walk-in COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 boosters and free flu shots every Tuesday from 9 a.m. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM
I hope you love louder
I hope you love louder
“Never let your soul be silenced. Live out loud. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM
Students in Julie Snyder’s class happily listen and participate with the lesson on the book, “The Bug Cemetery.” Photos by Ryan Newsom
Illustration comes to life
Naomi Pasemann Elementary librarian Julie Snyder recently taught a very special lesson. When students pick up a book, they seldom notice the authors’ and illustrators’ names, or think about the process of how the book comes together. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM
ADJECTIVE DAY
ADJECTIVE DAY
Students in Chloe Walker’s eighth grade Spanish class at Taylor Middle School display the words they chose for Adjective Day. Each student chose a Spanish adjective to describe themselves and then they made an adjective placard with the word they chose. Students also described what the adjective means and why they chose it. Photo by Tim Crow 01/15/2022 08:41 AM