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Granger food pantry Thursday

Granger food pantry Thursday

On Thursday, May 19, the Granger Food Pantry will be held from noon to 2 p.m. The pantry will be at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church at the DPC building, 104 N. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM

ROTARY WELCOMES HILLS

ROTARY WELCOMES HILLS

Don Hill addresses the Rotary Club of Taylor during its weekly meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor May 12 alongside his wife, Leslie Hill. Don Hill talked about the history of Black schools in Taylor. The Rotary meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. Courtesy photo 05/18/2022 10:22 AM

The Williamson County and Cities Health District, which offers COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, is located at 115 W. 6th St. in Taylor. Photo by Jason Hennington

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM

Perez

Ducks take Game 1, Perez breaks record

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Rohlack

Meters to medal

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Jason Hennington interviews Karen Ellis during a live stream on the Taylor Press Facebook page May 9. Photo by Fernando Castro

Library director checks out ‘Talk’

The Taylor Public Library is a place to be quiet, but its director recently had plenty to shout out about what’s going with the facility. On May 9, Karen Ellis was the guest on the sixth episode of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff on Facebook. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Celebrate senior moments

Celebrate senior moments

It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our local seniors. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins or just good friends, submit photos of your senior for our Senior Moments & Memories pages in the Sunday May 29 edition of the Taylor Press. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Bill Albert addresses the Taylor City Council during a May 12 meeting at the city hall in Taylor. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor

Plan change passes

Taylor’s plan for the future has been amended amid concerns from the public and on the Taylor City Council. On Thursday, May 12, the council approved 4-1 to approve an ordinance for an amendment to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Superintendent Tommy Hooker discusses Thrall Independent School District’s bond proposals with the high school and middle school student councils prior to Election Day May 7. Student leaders asked questions and learned more about the bonds. Facebook / Thrall Independent School District

Bigger and better coming for Thrall ISD

The city of Thrall let their voices be heard this past Election Day on Saturday, May 7. The residents went to the polls and voted on two separate propositions for Thrall ISD. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

COUPLAND ISD

On May 7, Coupland ISD’s bond election, which needs a majority vote across two counties, ended in a 68-68 tie in unofficial results. In Williamson County, 67 votes were in favor of the bond with 65 votes against. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Granger ISD released this rendering a possible new high school campus prior to the recent bond election held May 7. Courtesy graphic / Granger ISD

Granger approves $44 million bond

With 59.64% of the vote, Granger ISD’s bond proposition passed on Election Day, May 7. “The Board of Trustees and I appreciate everyone who voted in this election and are grateful to Granger ISD voters for recognizing our need to plan for our future by supporting this bond,” says Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Jesus in the Pentecost

Jesus in the Pentecost

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Garden-friendly pollinators

Garden-friendly pollinators

With sunnier days and warmer temperatures, backyard gardens across Central Texas are teeming with life. It’s an exciting time for gardeners as many summer vegetables have started to flower and set fruit. With so many plants in bloom right now, insects are very active. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

BIRTHDAY

HOOKS Anastasia Hooks will turn 5 years old on Monday, May 16. Ana will celebrate with her friends and family on Sunday, May 15, at her home in Hutto. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM