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COUPLAND — Two people were ejected from a vehicle in a crash south of Coupland earlier this month. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers have released information on an accident that happened Jan.

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. 16 Disturbance-No Report-400 block of E Rio Grande St Fraud-No Contact-Mallard Corner Store 803 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Animal Complaint Dog at Large-Animal Impounded-Taylor Regional Park 210 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Citizen Contact-No Report-1200 block of N Main St Assist Citizen-No Report-1800 block of T H Johnson Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-100 block of Second Ave Reckless / Erratic Driver-Unable to Locate-1900 block of Canvas Back Cv Animal Complaint-Animal Impounded-2300 block of Lathan Ln Criminal Mischief-Report Taken-2200 block of Davis St Threat-No Report-Debus Cir Parking Complaint / Violation-No Report-2800 block of Bull Run Theft-Report Taken-1100 block of Burkett St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-Unable to Locate-800 block of Maple St Accident Hit and Run-No Report-First Baptist Church 300 N Robinson St Theft-No Report Parking Complaint / Violation-No Report-300 block of E Eighth St Harassment-No Report-4200 block of Kings Canyon Dr Harassment-No Report-5700 block of CR 101 Theft-No Report-Debus Cir Unwanted Person-No Report-Baylor Scott and White Hospital 305 Mallard Ln Citizen Contact-No Report-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Shots Fired-Unable to Locate-1600 block of T H Johnson JAN.

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

There will be a chance for residents who speak Spanish to know more about the county’s law enforcement. During March 3-31, the Williamson During March 3-31, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office will host a Spanish version of its Citizen Academy, La Academia de Ciudadanos en Enspañol.

Did you know the Williamson County Master Gardeners have a demonstration garden in which they plant a wide variety of flowers, vegetables and fruits? Master Gardeners Judy Williams, Dale Hill and Jim Williams will present a free program to discuss the results of recent vegetable trials conducted at the AgriLife Demonstration Garden. They will discuss marigolds, parsnips, potatoes and lots of tips and advice.

Are your garden tools ready for spring? Keeping your garden tools in tip-top shape will save you time and energy. The topic for the February Green Thumbs Up program is “Preparing Garden Tools for Spring,” presented by Master Gardener Tommy King.

It was delightful to celebrate our community with you at the Chamber and Community Awards Banquet on Jan. 18.

When communities are growing, the first thing they need is builders. So, in part, the jobs of the future are the jobs of the past.

Tenth Street United Methodist Church began the new year with its annual contribution to Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry & Community Ministries. The church’s pastor, Travis Summerlin, and church treasurer Ed Komandosky present a check and a recent collection of food items to Dianne Thomas and other Shepherd’s Heart staffers. The church collects food items on a monthly basis and is an ongoing supporter of the local food pantry. Courtesy photo

Thrall Elementary School students from the first and fourth grades became reading buddies Jan. 24.

Katy Safarik celebrates with customers and coworkers as she spends her last day at Citizens National Bank in Taylor Dec. 29. Safarik spent 12 years at Citizens National Bank and was vice president of business development. After a 55-year career, she said she had a good run and enjoyed her customers. Photos by Fernando Castro

A Taylor man will spend the next two years behind bars after he pled guilty to manslaughter. On Wednesday, Jan.

Williamson County has passed a milestone of COVID-19 cases as the pandemic potentially enters a local flux likely for the better. On Tuesday, Jan.

Granite Media Partners Inc., the parent company of the Taylor Press, has named veteran journalist Thomas Edwards as executive editor to round out its management team, announced CEO Daniel Philhower. “We are happy to have Thomas aboard.