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Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort
Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort
To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s right to know. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Kindness, an amazing feeling
Kindness, an amazing feeling
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan This story was submitted anonymously. I was waiting in line to pay at the vet, and the guy in front of me was $25 short. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
A smartphone without social media
A smartphone without social media
Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@granitemediapartners. com. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Taylor medalist and finalist Abby Aplin (left), Krista Randig, Trevor Wuensche, Rylee Michna, Maci Kennick, and Molli Kennick taking a picture together after the tournament. Courtesy Photo
Ducks have strong showing at home
The Taylor Ducks tennis team had the majority of their members compete for a medal at their home tournament. Rylee Michna won the girls single bracket for her 6th tournament win of the season. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Lions rolling early in district
Lions rolling early in district
BARTLETT – The Granger Lions took on the Bartlett Bulldogs in Bartlett Tuesday, March 14, and extended their district record to 2-0. The Lions defeated the Bulldogs 21-3 to get their second district win of the season, and as the score reflects, it was complete dominance from the Lions. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Lindsay O’Dell (left) and Addison Leschber posing for a picture together after playing their game against one another. Courtesy Photo
Alumni compete against one another
LOS ANGELES – In something you might see in a Hollywood script, two recent, local high school softball stars met again on the dirt diamond, only this time, it was 1,400 miles away. Lindsay O’Dell, fouryear Taylor Lady Ducks starting pitcher, and alltime strikeout leader, is now a freshman pitcher at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles, California. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Hutto Lady Hippos’ new volleyball head coach Jessica Martinez stopped for a picture during her introduction ceremony. Courtesy Photo
Lady Hippos announces new volleyball coach
HUTTO – The Hutto Lady Hippos volleyball team will be under new leadership as they have announced a new head coach for the 2023 fall season. Jessica Martinez was recognized and introduced at the Hutto High School gym as the new volleyball head coach for the Lady Hippos. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Thrall Tennis team posing for a picture together. Elena Garcia (front left), Kinley Hoffman, Lilly O’Neil, Avery Ochoa, Julie Crabb, Sarah Laurence, and Aubrie Shuttles. Dawson Gilmore (back left), Cason Sledge, Jesus Garcia, Steven Walker, Payton Gilmore, Brady Branson, Ethan Dahl, and Te...
Thrall tennis team earns fourth place
WACO – The Thrall varsity tennis team competed in the Texas Tennis Coaches Association 2A and Under State Team Tennis Tournament this past weekend, March 10-11, in Waco, and came away with the fourth-place prize. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Livingston deadline approaching
Livingston deadline approaching
The Leo Livingston Fund grant committee is actively accepting applications to help local non-profit organizations again this year. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitable endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Recordings missing from city hall
Recordings missing from city hall
HUTTO – The city recently discovered that legally-required city council executive session recordings are missing. According to statements made at the March 2 council meeting, exactly how many, how and when they disappeared is unknown. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Fire Chief Daniel Baum addresses city leaders at the March 9 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin
City seeks federal grant for nine new firefighters
The city is seeking federal assistance to hire nine new firefighters in the next fiscal year. At the March 9 meeting, the Taylor City Council unanimously approved Fire Chief Daniel Baum’s recommendation to apply for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant by March 17 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for full salary and benefits for the nine positions over three years. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Brandi Hickman (left) and Carilu Bell both came to honor sons they lost to fentanyl poisoning.
NEW RESOURCES IN fight against fentanyl
“ F orever 16.” “Forever 23.” “Forever 28.” T-shirts and posters memorialized the ages of fentanyl-poisoning victims in Williamson County Expo Center’s South Hall March 7, as families came to hear the latest news in this war on opioids. At the event, Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason awarded $25,000 each to Texas Against Fentanyl and A Change For Cam, to be used toward fentanyl awareness and education. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
The springtime renovations will increase capacity from 17 to 30 kennels for dogs and provide an isolation unit for cats, among other improvements, officials said. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Animal shelter urgently seeks fosters
By the end of summer, the Taylor Animal Shelter’s capacity will increase from 17 to 30 kennels for canines awaiting forever homes. But the situation for the shelter, which is maxed out and cannot accept new dogs, could get worse in the short term. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Hutto students pose with the awards they won at the Ascension Challenge March 4. Photo courtesy Hutto Independent School District.
Bits of big news
New community services Hutto has launched a victims’ advocacy program. Khila Coleman has been hired as the victims assistance coordinator and will work with the police department. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Hutto FFA members win FWSSR Calf Scramble scholarships
Hutto FFA members win FWSSR Calf Scramble scholarships
FORT WORTH – On March 9, scholarships were awarded to members of the Hutto FFA Chapter who participated in the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show Calf Scramble program, making them eligible for the Calf Scramble scholarship. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
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