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County lifts burn ban

County lifts burn ban

Conditions have improved to allow for outdoor burning. On Tuesday, April 26, County Judge Bill Gravell lifted the burn ban for unincorporated areas of Williamson County. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM

Here’s a map of planned areas and detours for this year’s Blackland Prairie Days. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor

Festival prep in last stretch

In one week, Blackland Prairie Days returns. The Taylor City Council The Taylor City Council heard an update on the festival during their April 28 meeting. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM

DaMarcus Fields is a hometown Duck who is ready to prove he belongs in the NFL if selected this weekend. Photo by Matt Hooks

Fields of dreams

Former Taylor Duck and recent Texas Tech graduate Damarcus Fields spent the weekend at home with his family waiting to see if his name was called in the 2022 National Football League (NFL) Draft. Fields came into the week end calm and collected not worried about when or if he would get selected. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM

Taylor pitcher Chris Perez cracked the century mark in strikeouts with 12 K’s against the Bulldogs this past Friday, April 22.

Ducks best Dogs for second place

04/27/2022 09:39 AM

Johnny Ryder led with two of Granger’s seven hits in Friday night’s rivalry contest.

Lions top Bartlett in high-scoring affair

04/27/2022 09:38 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. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Virus cases stay in 300+ range

Virus cases stay in 300+ range

Williamson County’s COVID-19 case rate has remained relatively steady this month. Confirmed cases, which include past and current episodes reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 674 in the county April 12-25. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

The good old days pop quiz final exam

The good old days pop quiz final exam

“Enjoy your life. These are the good old days you’ll miss in the days ahead.” — Author unknown The good old days. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

TBC collabs for Earth Day

TBC collabs for Earth Day

Last week, Texas Beer Company (TBC) kicked off a statewide tour to launch a new charity collaboration beer with Hill Country Conservancy: Wild Texas Kolsch. Representatives from TBC said, “It’s a good beer for a good cause with the intention of keeping Texas wild.” A portion of the beer proceeds will be donated to Hill Country Conservancy (HCC), and supporters are encouraged to make additional donations at www.hillcountryconservancy.org. HCC has conserved over 14,000 acres and is dedicated to protecting our vital natural resources through conservation, community collaboration, and engagement to sustain the region now and forever. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Milam Community Theater Youth Series actors rehearse for “The Jungle Book.” Courtesy photo / Danyelle Higginbotham

‘The Jungle Book’ in Cameron

Milam Community Theater will present its second Youth Series performance of the 2022 Season. “The Jungle Book.” by Joseph Bobinette, directed by Samantha Sanders and Stephanie Junker, and based on the books by Rudyard Kipling, will be presented on and on Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

County hosts vendor forum

County hosts vendor forum

The Williamson County Purchasing Department is hosting is first ever vendor forum on Wednesday, April 27. Businesses are invited to attend to learn how to do business with Williamson County. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Hutto campus renovations done in April

Hutto campus renovations done in April

HUTTO – In April, Hutto ISD has held multiple ribbon cutting ceremonies to celebrate the recent completion of renovations at three campuses across the district. The project included additions, renovations and modernizations to Hutto Elementary, Farley Middle School and Hutto Middle School. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Early voting underway in Hutto

Early voting underway in Hutto

HUTTO – Early voting in Hutto began Monday, April 25. Hutto City Hall is not a early voting location. The early voting location in the City of Hutto is Wilco Hutto Annex, located at 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Suite 100. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Jarvis Anderson, since coming home to Taylor, has escalated the excitement of track and field by leaps and bounds with his long and triple jump events. Photo by Matt Hooks

Following the dream

Taylor Duck track and field athlete Jarvis Anderson continues to leave his imprint on the sport. This past March, Anderson broke the school track and field record in the 300-meter hurdles at the Texas Relays with a time of 37.27, a record that stood for nearly 40 years. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM