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Three local incumbents have recently filed for the upcoming elections. Gerald Anderson and Robert Garcia with the city and Marco Ortiz at Taylor ISD recently filed.

The wheels on the bus still go round and round at Taylor ISD, but today your school bus driver may be the director of transportation, and your teacher might be Superintendent Devin Padavil himself. Keeping Taylor ISD classrooms open in the face of teacher and staff shortages takes an all-hands-on-deck approach with everybody pitching in, according to Padavil.

An east Williamson County school district closed Thursday and Friday, Jan. 20-21, and neighboring districts monitored a winter weather event heading for the area.

This past Saturday, Jan. 15 runners braved the early morning chill at Murphy Park for the 2022 edition of the Taylor Garden Club Run for the Roses 5K/10K.

“Adventure is in the eye of the beholder.” — Annie Andre, travel and lifestyle blogger. “Welcome to the city of Pikeville,” the travel booklet beckoned to me last week.

Are you new to Central Texas or interested in learning more about how to take care of your yard? Make plans to join a seven-week Lawn & Garden 101 class presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. During the course, participants will learn about practical steps for selecting plants that grow well in Williamson County, conserving water in your landscape and caring for your lawn and trees.

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program held at Northview Christian Church. The nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one.

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

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.

On Saturday, Jan. 22, “Rondo and Bob” will premiere at the Howard Theatre in downtown Taylor. Admission is free, although people are asked to bring a food donation that will go to Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry & Community Ministries in Taylor.

The 12th Annual Central Texas Beekeepers School is Saturday, March 26, at Brenham High School in Brenham. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees.

The Rotary Club of Taylor welcomed Denise Solbach as the speaker at the club’s Jan. 13 meeting. Solbach talked about the Taylor Garden Club and the Run for the Roses this past weekend. The Rotary meets weekly on Thursdays at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. in Taylor. Courtesy photo

The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Taylor SPJST Hall, located at 5025 FM 619. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue to 7 p.m. The event will be drive-thru only. Tickets are available for a $10 donation. A limited number of additional tickets will be available at the door. To get tickets, ask any Lion or call 512-413-0256.

GRANGER – Granger lresident Kevin Carr was recently awarded his Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Providence in Kyle. The Fourth Degree is the highest and most prestigious honor within the Knights of Columbus.

Approximately a full day was needed to put out the fire on Chandler Road northwest of Taylor last week. The fire at the Balcones Resources recycling center Friday, Jan.