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HOUSTON – Students and faculty members from eight of Texas State Technical College’s campuses have converged on Houston for the SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference. The conference began with an opening ceremony held April 7 at the Omni Houston Hotel.

Last week, April 8, Cottonwood Creek Elementary students enjoyed a meal by the Hutto ISD grilling team. Staff members of Cottonwood Creek helped serve students. Photos courtesy of the Hutto ISD Facebook page

Parents of Lions and other residents in their den had a chance recently to learn more about the upcoming bond election for Granger Independent School District. Town hall meetings were held at Granger High School last week, April 5 and 7.

A popular Taylor trail could get a hike in improvements. On Thursday, April 14, the Taylor City Council will consider options for reconstruction of Bull Branch Trail as a 2022 capital improvement project.

Williamson County COVID-19 cases have had a slow uptick in the last few weeks, although some recent numbers include backlogs. Confirmed cases, which include past and current episodes reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 394 in the county April 5-11.

The New Century Club will host Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Square in downtown Taylor.

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Easter weekend, children have a local chance to hunt for eggs and meet the bunny himself. Taylor Main Street Program will host an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m.

The man in charge of the literal landscapes of Taylor will take questions this week. The fifth episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff will be Monday, April 11, at noon on the Taylor Press Facebook page.

After a national search and local interview process, Hutto’s municipal government has chosen the next person to lead its police department. Jeff Yarbrough will start his tenure as Hutto police chief on April 18.

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.

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Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 10, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.

Residents of Taylor will have an opportunity to hear from the candidates for elective office at a local candidate forum Tuesday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. People have the choice again this year of seeing it in person at the Taylor ISD Events Center at 3101 N.

Taylor High School English teacher and legendary Academic Decathlon coach Vicki Rowe has been named a finalist for the 2022 H-E-B Excellence Award. She was surprised with a check for $1,000 by H-E-B representatives that included H-E-Buddy, district leadership, campus staff and her students.