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Early Voting Schedule and Locations

Early Voting Schedule and Locations

DATES AND TIMES FOR FULL-TIME LOCATIONS AND LIMITED BALLOT VOTING Fechas y horarios para localidades de tiempo completo Monday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Oct. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Wes Benedict (Libertarian Party)

Wes Benedict (Libertarian Party)

Benedict is running for election for Williamson County Commissioners Court Judge in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on Nov. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Blane Conklin (Democratic Party)

Blane Conklin (Democratic Party)

Conklin is on the ballot in the general election Nov. 8. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Bill Gravell (Republican Party)

Bill Gravell (Republican Party)

Gravell is the Williamson County Commissioners Court Judge in Texas. He assumed office in 2019. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Russ Boles (Republican Party)

Russ Boles (Republican Party)

Boles is a member of the Williamson County Commissioners Court representing Precinct 4. He assumed office in 2019. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Jose Orta (Democratic Party)

Jose Orta (Democratic Party)

Orta is running for election to the Williamson County Commissioners Court to represent Precinct 4. He is on the ballot in the general election Nov. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

St. Mary’s Virtue of the Month winners are Charlie Lawrence, Teresa Salazar, Aby Mendoza-Duque, Gianna Jessup, Thomas Decker, Isabella Rodrigues de Melo, Grace Klenzendorf, Joseph Barta and JD Morgan. Courtesy photo

St. Mary’s students know the virtue of respect

St. Mary’s Catholic School has announced the Virtue of the Month winners for September. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

The Taylor High School Band and Color Guard recently picked up another win in UIL Region 26. They will now advance to Area D. The competition will be held Oct. 29 in Liberty Hill. Celebrating the win are (from left) Jared Perry, Brianna Perry, Emily Gazeley, Marcie Svatek and David Motl.

BAND, COLOR GUARD ADVANCE

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Wendy Prindle, the community engagement coordinator, and Marissa Austin, the chief executive officer, of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, were the featured speakers at the Rotary Club of Taylor’s luncheon Oct. 20 at Sirloin Stockade. Courtesy photo

. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Slow down

BY ISABELLA TEBEAU “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” — Proverbs 17:22 I went to an event where Laura Beth, a motivational speaker and writer, read a poem she wrote. Since we all could benefit from slowing down, I want to share this with you. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Students and faculty review the lyrics of The Bells of St. Mary’s before recording. Courtesy photos

The Bells of St. Mary’s

A historic event occurred on the campus of St. Mary’s Catholic School earlier this month. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Ratcliff Named New WilCo EMS Medical Director

Ratcliff Named New WilCo EMS Medical Director

GEORGETOWN—Dr. Taylor Ratcliff with Baylor Scott & White Healthcare has been named the new medical director for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Breast Cancer

Potential warning signs for breast cancer Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there are more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

$82 million road project to begin near Samsung facility

$82 million road project to begin near Samsung facility

The Texas Department of Transportation and Williamson County are set to break ground on an $82 million road-widening project at FM 3349 at US 79, near the site of the new Samsung Austin Semiconductor fabrication facility. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Schools ready to deal with fentanyl

Schools ready to deal with fentanyl

So far, no cases of fentanyl use have been reported at Taylor Independent School District campuses, but administrators are taking proactive steps to address a potential threat by storing an antioverdose drug and training staff to use it. “It is clear that fentanyl as a drug is spreading throughout Central Texas,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM