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The $482 million bond package breaks down into the following projects: Construction of Elementary School No. 8, $63 million dollars Construction of Elementary School No. 9, $70 million dollars Hutto High School Renovations and additions (final phase), $68 million dollars Existing Middle School classroom additions, $14 million dollars Ninth Grade Center build-out to Comprehensive High School, $180 million dollars Land acquisition for future school facilities, $32 million dollars Deferred maintenance projects, $24 million dollars Buses and satellite operations, $10 million dollars Technology, $21 million dollars For more information about the bond proposal and the information the committee used to develop it, the district has set up a page on their website at https:// www.hipponation. org/planning.

Edward E. Dykowski William “Bill” Kretzmeier Delma Fay Pfeil Wilbert Elmer Kreig.

Shirley Julia Schriewer Janke, 92, passed away Dec. 24, 2022, unexpectedly at Sodalis Senior Living in Temple. She was born Sept. 13, 1930, at the Schriewer family farm near Geronimo, the daughter of Herbert and Minnie (Schultz) Schriewer.

As we come to the end of another year, it’s time to take a pause and look back. Let’s look how far we have come, not how far we have to go.

A long-awaited state report concludes most pregnancy-related deaths in Texas in 2019 were preventable and disproportionately affected Black women. The report, issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Committee, indicated deaths were mainly attributable to hemorrhage, mental health conditions and blood clots.

Dear Kolache Shoppe Customers, Irene Bucanek and her daughter Debbie Kubiak want to thank each of you for your patronage over the past 45 years. Irene learned how to make kolaches at a young age from her mother, Mildred Zycha. She taught the art to her daughters and granddaughters. Irene won first place in many kolache contests in Caldwell and in West. The Kolache Shoppe bakery and this wonderful community of Taylor has held a special place in the hearts of Irene and Debbie and always will. They’ve formed many friendships throughout the years and thank God for each of you. Life is full of changes and even though we’ve sold the bakery and closed the doors, we would like you to know how much we loved and appreciated your business and support throughout the years. We will miss each and every one of you, but due to bad health, it’s time to say goodbye, and relax, and enjoy life. Elvis has left the building.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION Happy New Year! It’s January, which means many people will make resolutions. Do you make resolutions and how long do they last? A.

A fire that drew suspicion destroyed an iconic landmark. On July 10, the Taylor Fire Department and other area firefighters responded to the 500 block of Burkett Street for a fire that engulfed the historic home.

On July 4, residents in central and north Taylor were without electricity, some from shortly after sunset into the early morning hours of July 5. The outages, which turned off lights in homes and streets, coincided shortly after the start of the annual fireworks display at Murphy Park to celebrate the Fourth of July.

March 21 A severe line of early spring thunderstorms that carved a path of destruction across central Texas spawned at least five tornadoes, including one that wreaked havoc in Hutto, Granger and Taylor. Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell reported that 1,119 structures were damaged in Williamson County from the tornadoes.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley.

John Franklin Malish, of Germantown, Tennessee, passed away Dec. 19, 2022, at age 89.

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.

With growth on the horizon, the Taylor Press continues to work to find new ways to provide local news coverage, along with keeping up with new businesses and providing information for readers. In April, the Taylor Press launched the East Wilco Insider, a high-end, neighbor- and newcomer-friendly magazine showcasing eastern Williamson County and its news, businesses, arts, culture, growth and other valuable information.