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The Assistance League of Georgetown recently donated $3,000 toward relief efforts of the Granger families affected by the tornado, along with other modes of relief. The district says that the organization has been a huge help to its school and community. Pictured are Suzan Brown and Sharron Dickerson, of Assistance League, and Granger Elementary School Counselor Mary Beth Wagner. Facebook / Granger ISD

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 13, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.

If Taylor’s H-E-B customers are any indication, the city is attracting a wide range of people to its businesses. On Thursday, April 14, the Taylor City Council received a presentation on the city’s trade area analysis from Aaron Farmer with The Retail Coach, a national retail consulting, market research and development firm.

The two contestants in next month’s only Taylor electoral race faced questions in front of the community last Tuesday. On April 12, Gerald Anderson and Stan Werner answered those questions during the candidate forum hosted by the Taylor Press and Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce at the Taylor ISD Main Streets Event Center.

Relay for Life is meant to honor, recognize and remember those who have fought against cancer. The event has gone dark in Taylor, but a group of locals plan to light the path in a different way.

Ahead of a bond election that could help fund construction of a new high school, Granger Independent School District has determined its location. On March 9, the Granger ISD board of trustees voted unanimously to purchase additional land for the district at the March board meeting.

People can hear what Jesus Christ said prior to his crucifixion, according to the Bible. On Saturday, April 16, churches of Taylor and the surrounding area will host the 7 Last Sayings of Christ, a pre-Easter service and community fellowship.

The Green Thumbs Up Gardening Program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

On Tuesday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is presenting a program to help with your ponds.

“Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.” —W.E.B. DuBois, 1868-1963 American sociologist, socialist, historian, and civil rights activist.

On Sunday, children of all ages can hunt for eggs and leave with other prizes in their Easter baskets. The Braided Faded Crew will host its ninth annual Hood Hunt on Easter, April 17, at 2 p.m.

Another avenue encourages citizen participation regarding’s the city’s comprehensive plan. On Tuesday, April 19, Taylor’s municipal government and Simplecity Design are hosting the first in a new series of gatherings.

Daughters are making it possible for other daughters and sons to learn through reading. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently donated a collection of books to the Naomi Pasemann Elementary School library.

WILCO – The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll not only on people’s physical health, but their mental health as well. In order to better address mental health care needs in the community, the Williamson County Commissioners Court partnered with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS), the local mental health authority in Williamson County, on several projects that were funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act or American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is looking for pet-loving candidates to fill several vacant positions. Anyone interested in learning about working for the animal shelter is invited to attend a job fair on Thursday, April 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the shelter, 1855 S.E. Inner Loop in Georgetown.