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The Taylor ISD school board recognized four Taylor High School students for their selection for the College Board National Recognition Program. These students earned this award because of their academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 or advanced placement exams. Honorees, from left, are Lindsay O’Dell, Maya Zoeckler, Jett VanBrocklin and Trey Boles. Photo by Tim Crow

Taylor High School has named Skyler Pyles as their January student of the month. She always comes to class with a positive attitude and always gets right to work. She has pushed herself in ceramics class to try new pieces and doesn't build what is just comfortable and easy. She also puts a great deal of effort into her AP World History class, and she is always kind and polite.

Valentines Day was a day of love at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett. For a community outreach project, Granger ISD seventh graders traveled to the facility to spend time and give love to the residents. Facebook / Granger ISD

Harriet Tubman was born in 1822 and was an American abolitionist and humanitarian. She is known for her work as a scout and spy for the United States Army during the Civil War. She escaped slavery and made several missions using the Underground Railroad to rescue enslaved people along with family and friends.

Local elections are set for May 7, and we now know who will vie for seats on the city council and the school board. Currently, there is one contested race on the city council and one on the Taylor ISD board of trustees.

Business is blooming again at Taylor Garden Center. A perennial favorite of local gardeners since 2018, the nursery reopens their doors on Friday, Feb. 25. The reopening will showcase a larger variety of flowers, fruit trees, vegetables and herbs plus the addition of a houseplant section and potted succulents.

Last Tuesday, Taylor’s previously approved plan for the future was addressed since the formula didn’t anticipate the Samsung variable. On Feb.

In typical fashion this weather season, Taylor residents should be prepared for summer one day and winter the next. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 80s Monday and Tuesday, Feb.

Taylor’s chief of police recently discussed himself and the Taylor Police Department on the Taylor Press’ newest community news video program. Chief Henry Fluck sat down with publisher Jason Hennington on “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” Monday, Feb.

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

Early voting for the Williamson County primaries is underway and started slow on Valentine’s Day. On the first day of early voting, there was a turnout of 0.67% voters in the county.

Big things are happening in Taylor again. Cecilia Abbott, First Lady of Texas, will be the keynote speaker at St. Mary’s Catholic High School’s second annual Cultura Vitae (“Culture of Life”) dinner Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.

“A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.” - Washington Irving (1783 – 1859) American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat.

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.

HUTTO – Last week, the city of Hutto welcomed Angela Walton to the team. Walton was sworn in as the city secretary.