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HOOKS Anastasia Hooks will turn 5 years old on Monday, May 16. Ana will celebrate with her friends and family on Sunday, May 15, at her home in Hutto. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Granger ISD released this rendering a possible new high school campus prior to the recent bond election held May 7. Courtesy graphic / Granger ISD

Granger approves $44 million bond

With 59.64% of the vote, Granger ISD’s bond proposition passed on Election Day, May 7. “The Board of Trustees and I appreciate everyone who voted in this election and are grateful to Granger ISD voters for recognizing our need to plan for our future by supporting this bond,” says Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

COUPLAND ISD

On May 7, Coupland ISD’s bond election, which needs a majority vote across two counties, ended in a 68-68 tie in unofficial results. In Williamson County, 67 votes were in favor of the bond with 65 votes against. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Superintendent Tommy Hooker discusses Thrall Independent School District’s bond proposals with the high school and middle school student councils prior to Election Day May 7. Student leaders asked questions and learned more about the bonds. Facebook / Thrall Independent School District

Bigger and better coming for Thrall ISD

The city of Thrall let their voices be heard this past Election Day on Saturday, May 7. The residents went to the polls and voted on two separate propositions for Thrall ISD. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Bill Albert addresses the Taylor City Council during a May 12 meeting at the city hall in Taylor. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor

Plan change passes

Taylor’s plan for the future has been amended amid concerns from the public and on the Taylor City Council. On Thursday, May 12, the council approved 4-1 to approve an ordinance for an amendment to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Celebrate senior moments

Celebrate senior moments

It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our local seniors. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins or just good friends, submit photos of your senior for our Senior Moments & Memories pages in the Sunday May 29 edition of the Taylor Press. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Jason Hennington interviews Karen Ellis during a live stream on the Taylor Press Facebook page May 9. Photo by Fernando Castro

Library director checks out ‘Talk’

The Taylor Public Library is a place to be quiet, but its director recently had plenty to shout out about what’s going with the facility. On May 9, Karen Ellis was the guest on the sixth episode of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff on Facebook. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

A small fire was near Ray Elementary School May 11. File photo

Kitchen fire near school extinguished

05/12/2022 11:49 AM

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

Graham D. Luhn American Legion Post 39 meets for their monthly meeting May 3. American Legion members and veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Legion Hall, 1310 Sycamore St. in Murphy Park in Taylor. Facebook / American Legion, Graham D Luhn Post 39 05/11/2022 10:14 AM

Washing and hanging out; what next?

Washing and hanging out; what next?

“During times I’ve felt like throwing in the towel, I keep going when I realize that means one more piece of laundry to deal with.” — Modern-day motivational message Laundry. Who really enjoys the sorting, washing, drying, folding, and hanging up? Makes me tired just thinking about it. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM

Hutto’s municipal government is recognizing local businesses as part of National Small Business Week. Courtesy graphic / City of Hutto

Hutto celebrates National Small Business Week

Hutto is home to countless small businesses that each play a valuable role in contributing to the vibrant quality of life that residents and visitors have come to know and love. This month, Hutto’s municipal government plans to spotlight on several of them for National Small Business Week. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM

Incumbent Gerald Anderson was re-elected to serve as the District 1 representative on the Taylor City Council. The council will canvas the election next week. Photo by Fernando Castro

Anderson wins re-election

Incumbent Gerald Anderson has been re-elected to the Taylor City Council to represent District 1. “I’m proud that the community had put their trust in me once again, and I’m honored to continue to serve my hometown,” Anderson said. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM

Blackland Prairie Days returned to downtown Taylor this past weekend. Vendors were spread from Second to Fifth streets. Courtesy photo / Mikeska Brands

Oh, happy days...

A tradition returned to Main Street in Taylor last Saturday. The Blackland Prairie Days festival was held May 7 in downtown Taylor. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM

City to talk flood project funds

City to talk flood project funds

Steps could be taken Thursday towards seeking funds that would mitigate flood risk. On May 12, the Taylor City Council will discuss and consider bond counsel and financial services for the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) and authorize the city manager to execute any agreements. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM

Growth could lead to bond

Growth could lead to bond

A Taylor Independent School District bond election could be in the city’s future. Superintendent Devin Superintendent Devin Padavil said this week that the district will bring together a citizen advisory committee to develop a potential bond proposal based on community needs. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM