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Wilbert Elmer Krieg (Will/Shorty) was born Feb. 2, 1945, in Thrall, to Elmer and Gertrude (Limmer) Krieg.

G “All I know is what I read in the papers.” Will Rogers. “Newspapers aren’t what they used to be,” I was challenged last week.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

DEC. 18 911 Call-No Report-200 block of W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 911 Call-Officer Advised-200 block of Janice Rd 911 Call-No Report-700 block of W Fourth St 911 Call-No Report-500 block of Sturgis St Animal Welfare-No Report-1000 block of Price St 911 Call-No Report-3200 block of Crystal Cir Suspicious Person-No Report-Advance Auto Parts 3508 N Main St Criminal Trespass-Report Taken-Church of Christ 2702 N Main St Abandoned Vehicle-Red Tagged-14000 block of Chandler Rd 911 Call-No Report-HEB100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Harassment-No Report-100 block of Nathaniel Dr Theft-No Report-500 block of S Doak St Warrant Service-Arrested-100 block of E Tenth St Welfare Concern-No Report-N Lynn St/Davis St Disturbance-No Report-N Lynn St/Davis St Civil Matter-No Report-Sunny Lane Apartments 2700 Sunny Ln Criminal Trespass-Report Taken-Total Dental 3705-200 N Main St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-2300 block of Southwood Hills Dr 911 Call-No Report-3100 block of Crystal Cir Assault-No Report-900 block of Fisher St Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-200 block of Talbot St Animal Complaint-Unable to Locate-Victoria St/Speegle St Reckless / Erratic Driver-Officer Advised-3900 block of W Second St DEC.

AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced was sworn into office for a third term Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

AUSTIN – Jennifer Shuford has been named commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, state officials announced just before the new year. Shuford’s leadership of the department was made permanent months after she took over, in an interim capacity, for longtime commissioner John Hellerstedt following his September retirement.

HUTTO – Texas continues to officially recognize the second Monday in October as Columbus Day, and the White House recognizes the day as both Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day concurrently. Hutto, however, has seen the last of Christopher Columbus Day, at least as far as holidays go.

In rural areas of Liberia, many hospitals do not have supplemental oxygen for patients, due decades of civil war that destroyed the country’s infrastructure. To help, the Rotary Club of Taylor, the Rotary E-Club of Central Texas, as well as several other clubs, are partnering with the Rotary Club of Sinkor, Liberia, to fund an oxygen regeneration plant that could be used for 77 Liberian hospitals and clinics.

On Friday, December 16 members of the Rotary Club of Taylor installed a Little Library in front of the St. Paul House on Seventh Street. This Little Library will be cared for by the St. Paul Lutheran Child Development Center teachers and students.

HUTTO – If you’re planning a party at any of Hutto’s parks this holiday season, leave your silly string and glass containers at home or you may face a fine up to $200. Hutto City Council recently passed an ordinance changing some of the park rules. The new rules are already in effect, but the signage has not yet been updated.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is officially the namesake for a new highway being built in the area. At the Dec.

GEORGETOWN – On New Year’s Day, the world celebrated the start of 2023. But locally, there was also a ceremony to welcome in Williamson County elected officials.

Police have released a mugshot of a 19-year-old woman charged in a shooting death Dec. 12.

HUTTO – City council was divided over a bid for concrete repair on Cottonwood Creek Trail in Creekside Park, citing needs for higher standards and updated specifications. The contract was recommended for approval by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department at the Dec.

HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District Board of Trustees is considering a $482 million bond package that will pay for new schools, renovation and maintenance of existing schools and technology upgrades. If it proceeds, the bond will be on the ballot in May, 2023.