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Run-off timeline HUTTO – On Tuesday, May 16, a special city council meeting was held to swear in the winners of the election for Place 1 and Place 4. Brian Thompson defeated incumbent Robin Sutton and will begin his first term in Place 1. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Yellow arrows show the hallway that witnesses said had no video surveillance while ballot boxes were being transported through it. Photo source: True Texas Elections, LLC

Ballot box security questioned

WILCO – Security for voted ballots and memory sticks being stored in the Williamson County Inner Loop Annex, 301 SE Inner Loop, Suite 104, Georgetown, after leaving official polling places has some citizens concerned about the potential for election fraud. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Attorney Bill Cobb tells landowners that a lawsuit may not be necessary due to a potential state law awaiting the governor’s signature. Phoo by Edie Zuvanich

ETJ OPT-OUT BILL COULD MEAN NO LAWSUIT FOR TAYLOR

Attorneys working with dozens of property owners in a dispute with Taylor over the city’s rules for its extra territorial jurisdiction said a potential new state law could mean a lawsuit won’t be necessary. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Award soiree to offer side cars, Cracker Jacks & old-time rags

Award soiree to offer side cars, Cracker Jacks & old-time rags

Cocktail attire may not be mandatory, but the Taylor Conservation & Heritage Society is inviting the community to get into the year 1910 for an elegant supper in support of historic preservation. Sponsorships and tickets are still available for the society’s first ever awards celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Low water pressure expected Fridy night

Low water pressure expected Fridy night

Taylor residents on the west side of the city will soon have new water lines serving their area, after a project that will involve a contractor tying into the main water line in the Taylor High Pressure Plain. Residents who live in the area west of State Highway 95 will likely experience low water pressure from 10 p.m. Friday, May 19 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, while the project is being completed. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Both Taylor and Hutto ISD use the badge system to enter doors at schools and administriation offices. A more detailed system is planned for the future in Taylor. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Districts ramping up school safety

On May 5, schools across the country responded to an internet threat that turned out to be a large-scale hoax. Hutto Independent School District was one of the many affected by the threat, and they used their Parent Square app to quickly alert parents about the hoax. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

St. Mary's eighth grader, Demitria Dahlberg placed first in Ready Writing and third grader Danielle Nemec placed third in Ready Writing.

St. Mary’s students compete at state competition

05/16/2023 05:30 PM

Braylan Alderete swinging hard and putting the ball into play for a base hit. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Ducks walk off game one

HUTTO – The Taylor Ducks now lead 1-0 in their three-game series against the Robinson (Waco) Rockets after winning game on Thursday, May 11, at Hutto High School. They needed all seven innings to get the job done. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

Lady Lions pose with their trophy after defeating the Bremond Tigers. Courtesy photo

One run is all the Lady Lions needed

MUMFORD – The Granger Lady Lions defeated district rivals Bremond Tigers Thursday, May 11, to advance to the fourth round of the playoffs. It is hard enough to beat a district rival in the regular season, but in playoffs the intensity is raised, but the Lady Lions only needed one run to get it done. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

Flanked by his parents Daniel Vincent puts pen to paper to sign his letter of intent. Courtesy photo

Rams’ senior makes it official

The St. Mary’s Rams football team is a small group that is loaded with talent, and Daniel VIncent is the personification of that. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

Evan Hale evan.hale@taylorpress.net

The importance of a mom

Hello everyone, welcome back to the Huddle where today we will be discussing why moms are so important. To start off I will start off by saying that every single one of us have underappreciated our mother at some point in our lives and since it is Mother’s Day I wanted to kind of give all the moms a shoutout for all that they do. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

Nate Tucker pitches for the Granger Lions.

Tucker selected to All-Star game

GRANGER – The Granger Lions’ baseball team’s season may have come to an end, but still have a reason to celebrate with senior Nate Tucker being selected to the all-star game. The game will be played June 17 at 10 a.m. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

This spring, the Taylor Middle School girls’ soccer team won the Centex Middle School League Championship. The team consists of seventh and eighth grade girls combined. The team is coached by Jose Flores. Courtesy photo

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GET KICKIN’

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GET KICKIN’. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

DANNAH NOVICK 17 year old, High school senior

Summer break and true happiness

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@ granitemediapartners. com. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

Gary Borders Texas Press Association

Clock ticking on moving bills

The clock is ticking on getting bills out of the House and to the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM