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There are 35 Hutto Hippos all around town. This map gives you a guided tour of where to find them. Courtesy of www.hutto.maps.arcgis.com

Celebrate World Hippo Day

HUTTO – World Hippo Day is coming up Feb. 15. Stop by Hutto City Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. for hippo books, art, snacks, swag and your chance to vote on a name for the Hutto Library Hippo. It’s also a great excuse to take that self-guided tour of Hutto’s concrete hippos you’ve always wanted to see. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

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Hutto releases new water fee schedule

HUTTO – In the city of Hutto’s latest strategic move to reduce reliance on outside water sources while optimizing water costs both for the city and its consumers, the City Council voted to reduce water rates for most city of Hutto water customers—effective this month (January 2022). 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

Kevin Carr and Sir Knight Don Ream, Master, at a ceremony to award Carr his Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus. Courtesy photo

Granger local receives highest Knights of Columbus honor

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. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

Vaccine clinic in Taylor

Vaccine clinic in Taylor

COVID-19 is still present in the community, and there are opportunities for those who want to be vaccinated. Williamson County and Cities Health District offers walk-in COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 boosters and free flu shots every Tuesday from 9 a.m. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

I hope you love louder

I hope you love louder

“Never let your soul be silenced. Live out loud. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Students in Julie Snyder’s class happily listen and participate with the lesson on the book, “The Bug Cemetery.” Photos by Ryan Newsom

Illustration comes to life

Naomi Pasemann Elementary librarian Julie Snyder recently taught a very special lesson. When students pick up a book, they seldom notice the authors’ and illustrators’ names, or think about the process of how the book comes together. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

ADJECTIVE DAY

Students in Chloe Walker’s eighth grade Spanish class at Taylor Middle School display the words they chose for Adjective Day. Each student chose a Spanish adjective to describe themselves and then they made an adjective placard with the word they chose. Students also described what the adjective means and why they chose it. Photo by Tim Crow 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Maria Chavana receives a plaque in honor of her retirement from East Williamson County Cooperative Director Kathryn Wyman.

Chavana retires from Taylor ISD

Twenty-eight years ago, Maria Chavana applied for a job as a teacher’s aide with Taylor ISD. There were no openings for aide positions at that time, so she interviewed by phone with then East Williamson County Cooperative (EWCC) director Barbara Burton for a secretarial position in the special education office. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

STUDENT NAMED TO NATIONAL BOARD

STUDENT NAMED TO NATIONAL BOARD

Thrall High School junior Kerrigan Hooker has been selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee. She earned this recognition because of her academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Kerrigan received the National Rural and Small Town recognition. Her PSAT score was in the top 10 percent of the state of Texas. Facebook / Thrall High School 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

LIONS STAY IN THE DEN

LIONS STAY IN THE DEN

Before the holiday break, Granger ISD school board members spend time Dec. 16 passing out Christmas retention bonuses to every GISD staff member. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

BOOKS DONATED IN MEMORY OF PASEMANN

BOOKS DONATED IN MEMORY OF PASEMANN

Vivian Ferchill (left) and Tammy Sefcik (right) present a collection of books to the Naomi Pasemann Elementary School library recently in Taylor in memory of Mrs. Naomi Pasemann. The presentation was made to Pasemann librarian Julie Snyder and Principal Stephanie Heinchon on behalf of the Xi Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The books will be added to a special shelf honoring the dedicated educator. Photo by Tim Crow 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor graduates celebrate their commencement ceremony Dec. 3 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. Courtesy photo

Area students graduate at UMHB

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor held commencement services for the fall 2021 semester on Dec. 3 at the Bell County Expo Center, and several students from east Williamson County were among the graduates. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

PRACTICALLY PURPLE

PRACTICALLY PURPLE

Practically Purple is a group of Thrall High School students in a practicum class that sell school spirit products. They have been posting their progress on their self-named page on Facebook. Facebook / Practically Purple 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

Graham D. Luhn American Legion Post 39 meets for their monthly meeting Jan. 4. 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 01/12/2022 10:36 AM

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Learn Lawn & Garden 101

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. 01/12/2022 10:36 AM