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A two-vehicle accident in the 1200 block of Chandler Road closed the road Jan. 26 due to a hazmat situation caused by an overturned tanker.

GEORGETOWN— Pay for sheriff’s deputies, constables and corrections officers in Williamson County just got a big boost, and officials hope it will help fill dozens of open positions. At the Jan.

Saturday, Jan. 28 - The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will be offered at the Taylor Public Library every Saturday until April 15 from 11 a.m.

GRANGER – The Thrall Tigerettes (21-10 overall, 6-2 District 27-2A) raced out to a 14-3 lead in the first quarter of Tuesday night’s match-up with the Granger Lady Lions (4-15, 3-6), and never looked back as they coasted to a 66-24 win.

GRANGER – Granger’s Nathan Tucker led a furious fourth quarter comeback effort Tuesday night, scoring 14 of the Lions’ 24 points in the period. But, the Thrall Tigers (9-10 overall, 3-4 District 27-2A) were able to put enough points on the board in the quarter to hold on for a 50-44 win over the Lions (4-13, 0-7).

Sixteen years ago, Tim Mikeska (THS Class of 1978) donated a large number of Automated External Defibrillators to various schools and organizations to help save lives. Taylor ISD received three of these devices which are used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

Taylor High School saxophone player, Kenny Calvo, has advanced to the 4A All-State Band. To reach the All-State level, he had to compete in a regional competition and then in an area competition. He is one of only five highschool saxophone players state-wide to have been chosen for the All-State honor.

The gathering place of the New Year’s monthly meeting for the Woman’s Study Club was at Sirloin Stockade on Jan. 17.

Taxes are the foundation of the system in which we live. They fund our schools, counties, cities, state and nation.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

JAN. 15 Noise Complaint-Subject Advised and Complied-1700 block of W Seventh St Noise Complaint-Officer Advised -300 block of W Fifth St 911 Call-No Report -200 block of S Doak St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report -Taylor Square Apartments 1005 Cottonbowl Dr Animal Complaint-No Report -1300 block of Davis St Animal Complaint-No Report -1000 block of Burkett St 911 Call-No Report -200 block of Debus Dr Animal Complaint Dog at Large-Animal Impounded-1900 block of W Second St Warrant Service-Arrested -200 block of W Lake Dr 911 Call-No Report -2100 block of Brewers Pl Road /Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-2600 block of W Second St Burglary of Building-Report Taken-Taylor Compress 217 S Main St Civil Matter-No Report -1600 block of Old Granger Rd Evading on Foot-Report Taken-Dairy Queen 1809 N Main St 911 Call-No Report -Prince Food Mart 1101 N Main St Citizen Contact-No Report -Windmill Mini Storage 204 Commercial Dr Road /Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-600 block of W Second St Assist Citizen-No Report -1000 block of Cecelia St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report -Pai Automotive and Inspections 922 W Second St Welfare Concern-Unable to Locate-W Fourth St/Howard St Citizen Contact-No Report -Verizon Wireless 1903 N Main St Animal Welfare-No Report -Meadow Ln/Meadow Ridge Dr 911 Call-No Report -200 block of Oscar St Road /Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-1700 block of Old Thorndale Rd 911 Call-No Report -1700 block of W Seventh St Reckless /Erratic Driver-Unable to Locate-500 block of SW Carlos G Parker Blvd Assault By Contact-Report Taken-100 block of Travis St Disturbance-No Report -100 block of Travis St Accident Minor-No Report -2900 block of S Main St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report -Walmart 3701 N Main St JAN.

A once in a lifetime event is set to happen next week. Keep your eyes open for this phenomenal, rare occurrence in the skies of Feb.

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