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You get what you focus on

You get what you focus on

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau If you choose to see what’s wrong, if you choose to see what’s broken, if you choose to focus on the things that are bad, they will become exaggerated. They will begin to monopolize your thoughts, you’ll see them anywhere. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM

CITY COUNCIL THANKS STAFF FOR AWARD

CITY COUNCIL THANKS STAFF FOR AWARD

On Feb. 10, the Taylor City Council thanked staff members for submitting the application that resulted in the council being selected as the 2022 Texas City Management Association (TCMA) City Council of the Year. The award recognizes and honors outstanding city councils that have made significant contributions to local government in Texas. Pictured from left are, front, Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins, Communications Director Stacey Osborne, Director of Finance Jeff Woods and Communications Coordinator Kendra Dubee; back, council members Mitch Drummond, Dwayne Ariola, Brandt Rydell, Robert Garcia and Gerald Anderson. Photo by Fernando Castro 02/16/2022 07:40 AM

Months after shooting, teen dies

Months after shooting, teen dies

HUTTO – A Hutto teen has succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head that happened in December. According to a report from KXAN, the family of Faith Monreal, 15, said she passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Virus rate cut in half

Virus rate cut in half

The rate of new weekly COVID-19 cases in Williamson County was sliced by about half this past week. Confirmed cases, which include past and current cases reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 1,299 in Williamson County Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Granger ISD fans pack the football stadium during the homecoming game last fall. Fans could be in new stadium someday if a bond passes in May. Photos by Matt Hooks

A bond election in Granger could mean a new high school campus, buses, upgrades and more — including a new place for Friday night lights. On Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Granger ISD baseball and softball players practice prior to their respective games during the 2021 season. Both fields are a subject in the proposed bond in this May’s election. Photos by Matt Hooks

Thrall citizens will have a couple of boxes on May ballots affecting their school district. On Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Early voting is underway for the Williamson County primary election. However, local candidates have until Friday, Feb. 18, to file for candidacy in the local election May 7. Photo by Jason Hennington

Candidate filing ends Friday

Community members that wish to run for public office have less than a week to file for candidacy in local elections. Candidate filing ends Friday, Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Peter Wilson, of Georgetown, repairs a power distribution board for a bar-code printer at ICU Medical in Austin. Wilson, a graduate of TSTC’s Industrial Systems - Mechanical Specialization program, was hired last December after completing an apprenticeship during the fall semester. Courtes...

TSTC, Austin company partner for apprenticeship program

HUTTO – For Peter Wilson, of Georgetown, it is the best maintenance job he said he has ever had. “It’s something new every day, and we are constantly learning,” he said. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Debbie Holland was appointed by the Hutto City Council to fill an unexpired term last week.

Hutto welcomes new staff

HUTTO – Last week, the city of Hutto welcomed Angela Walton to the team. Walton was sworn in as the city secretary. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Elizabeth Kahura, originally from Kenya, Africa, is a functional academic aide at Kerely Elementary School, and is responsible for the African Safari Program. Courtesy photo

Teacher owns African safari program

HUTTO – A staff member within Hutto ISD brings a rich cultural experience to the Hutto community. Elizabeth Kahura, functional academic aide at Kerley Elementary School, established the African Safari Program. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Czech Heritage Society to meet

Czech Heritage Society to meet

The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet Wednesday Feb. 16, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Pesticide training next week

Pesticide training next week

Spring is just around the corner and weeds will be emerging in your rangeland shortly, so it is time to take your Private Pesticide Applicator Training. For the first time in many years, there are new herbicide active ingredients registered for weed control in pasture and rangelands. Some of the most effective weed control products must be applied very early in spring to small weeds, and in some instances even before weed seeds germinate. Note that a Private Applicator License will be required to purchase and/ or apply RESTRICTED USE (RU) herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

Black History Month event February 26

Black History Month event February 26

The last weekend of Black History Month will include a celebration at Fannie Robinson Park. On Saturday, Feb. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

Graham D. Luhn American Legion Post 39 meets for their monthly meeting Feb. 1. American Legion members and veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Legion Hall, 1310 Sycamore St. in Murphy Park in Taylor. Facebook / American Legion, Graham D Luhn Post 39 02/16/2022 07:38 AM

The Taylor Public Library will be hosting tax assistance sessions. Photo by Fernando Castro

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 02/16/2022 07:38 AM