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Haley Galindo began her new position as a full-time police officer in Granger Jan. 11 Photo by Paul Schlesinger

Granger welcomes new full-time police officer

GRANGER – The City of Granger approved the hiring of police officer Haley Galindo to a full-time position during its November city council meeting. Her job officially began Tuesday, Jan. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM

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Gala unmasks Hutto’s best

HUTTO – On Jan. 15, the Greater Hutto Chamber of Commerce hosted its Big Easy Masquerade Gala at Kalahari Resort in Round Rock. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM

Richie Cooper, who majors in industrial systems, received a TSTC Foundation Provost’s Scholarship. Courtesy photo

Scholarship recipient from Hutto sings TSTC’s praises

HUTTO – Richie Cooper, of Hutto, realized early on that he could use his hands and mind to be the technically skilled worker that a company wants. Cooper recently started his second semester at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in East Williamson County in the Industrial Systems - Mechanical Specialization program, where he is working toward an Associate of Applied Science degree. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM

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GISD determined keep kids in school

Closing school was a measure of last resort, but Granger ISD students are back in class this week and plan to stay there. “We are doing everything in our power to make sure that we keep in-person education,” said Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, “because we know that is vital to the school district and to the families and the community members of Granger.” Last week, Neatherlin spoke about the state of Granger ISD as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM

Sarah Hinton, Taylor Municipal Airport manager, talks with the Taylor City Council during their meeting Jan. 13 at City Hall. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor

City funds airport plan

Taylor’s thoroughfare from the air will get some direction for the future. On Jan. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM

Fire master plan on agenda

Fire master plan on agenda

The Taylor Fire Department might have a recourse in making sure Taylor remains safe amidst a changing community. On Jan. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM

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Virus cases stay on rise

COVID-19 cases have continued to increase in the last two weeks. Confirmed cases, which include past and current cases reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), went up by 15,876 in Williamson County Jan. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

Children, staff and parents enjoy Story Time at the Taylor Public Library Jan. 19. The library hosts Story Time typically on Wednesdays and has holiday events lined up during December. For more information, visit http://www.taylortx.gov/25/library, call 512-352-3434 or visit the library at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. Facebook / Taylor Public Library 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

The band Bottlecap Mountain was one of several featured acts at the Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival in Taylor Feb. 29, 2021 Photo by Fernando Castro

Beer festival next month

The Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival is a ticketed fundraising event supporting Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, TX and will be at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor Saturday, Feb. 26. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

Lions chili supper coming this month

Lions chili supper coming this month

The Taylor Lions Club will host its annual chili supper this month. The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

Students at the Bee School can suit up and watch while a hive of live bees is opened and inspected. Courtesy photo

Central Texas Beekeepers School accepting students

Learn how to produce your own honey and help save the bees. The 12th Annual Central Texas Beekeepers School is Saturday, March 26, at Brenham High School in Brenham. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

Below normal temperatures to continue

Below normal temperatures to continue

The back-and-forth days of warm and cold weather will pause this week in favor of the latter. The Taylor Texas Weather Network predicts highs in the 50s for at least the first half of this week. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

Jesse Ancira speaks at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon at the Holiday Inn Express in Taylor Sept. 20. Photo by Jason Hennington

Ancira joins St. David’s Foundation board

A former Taylor leader is now helping lead a central Texas organization. On Jan. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM