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At the Feb. 14 meeting of the Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 10 Board, commissioners look at a map of a boot-shaped portion of Taylor’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction for annexation, which was recently approved by voters. Photo by Nicole Lessin

ESD 10 outlines next steps post election

After months of contention and charges of personal attacks on both sides, last weekend, voters in the eastern portion of Taylor’s extraterritorial jurisdiction approved joining the county’s service area, which means saying goodbye to the century- old Avery Pickett Volunteer Fire Department. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM

John and Renee Kitsmiller eye the Samsung plant from their backyard. Photo by Suzanne Stevens

Legislation could give property owners near Samsung more of a say

05/12/2023 02:20 PM

Curio Mrvosa Book Gang Wednesday, May 10 — At 7 p.m., Curio Mrvosa will host its monthly book club “with a twist” at Good Strangers, 114 W. Second St. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Granger Lakefest & Homecoming

Granger Lakefest & Homecoming

The 44th Annual Granger Lakefest and Homecoming will be full of activities and live music Thursday through Saturday, May 11 through 13, at Granger City Park, 305 W. Davilla St., and surrounding streets. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Photo by Edward Cisneros on Unsplash

Mother’s Day Out

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Need an idea for how to celebrate? At 9 a.m. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Photo by Tom Hermans on Unsplash

Curio Mrvosa Book Gang

Curio Mrvosa will host its monthly book club “with a twist” and talk about this month’s book theme: growth at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. The group will meet to discuss book recommendations related to the theme at Good Strangers, 114 W. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Miranda Richter boxing out her opponent before securing a rebound. Photos by Larry Pelchat

Thrall senior selected to All-Star Game

THRALL – Miranda Richter was one of the biggest reasons why the Thrall Tigerettes were able to have a successful season this year, and now she will be playing in an allstar game. On June 3 at 3 p.m., at Schulenburg High School, Richter will play against some of the best players in the state and get a chance to showcase her talent and leadership. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Garet Boehm getting into his defensive stance as the pitch is delivered. Photos by Larry Pelchat

Hippos lose game three to Eagles

HUTTO – The Hutto Hippos went toe-to-toe with the Lake Ridge Eagles in an elimination game Saturday, May 6, and it took extra innings to get it done. The Hippos would unfortunately fall to the Eagles in 5-4 in eight innings to end their season, but they went down swinging. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Camryn Nunamaker running to get under a ball to secure an out. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Gators snap at Ducks

HUTTO – The Taylor Lady Ducks playoff journey came to an end Friday, May 5, by the Gateway College Preparatory Gators at Hutto Memorial Stadium. A strong first inning helped the Gators shutout the Lady Ducks 12-0 in Friday’s game. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Isaac Lizardo utilized his speed by stealing a base. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Eagles fly past Lions

LAGO VISTA – The Granger Lions took on the Johnson City Eagles in the first round of the playoffs in a three-game series. The first game was played Thursday, May 4, and the second was played on Friday, May 5, both at Lago Vista High School, in which the Eagles swept the series. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Abi Crouch (left) and Mattie Wilkie posing with their home runs balls after a win. Courtesy Photo

Lady Lions advance in playoffs

ROSEBUD – The Granger Lady Lions have advanced to the third round of the playoffs after defeating the Leon Cougars Friday, May 5. The Lady Lions gave up the Cougars’ lone run in the first inning and went on to win the game 11-1 in order to advance to the next round. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Evan Hale

Lady Ducks have a bright future

Hello everyone, welcome back to the Huddle where today we will be discussing why the Taylor Lady Ducks have one of the brightest futures in high school softball. First, I would like to congratulate Jennifer Cook for completing her first season as the head coach of the Lady Ducks softball team. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

Fry’s Fun Farm brought an assortment of farm animals for a petting zoo at Blackland Prairie Day Saturday, May 6 at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Bunnies laid beside buckets of ice water for a respite on a hot day.

Blackland Prairie Days

Photos by Grace Horvath. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM

LEON ALDRIDGE

Maybe I have been around a long time

“ I ain’t old, but I’ve been around a long time. Long enough to know that age is just a state of mind.” — Song lyrics by Delbert McClinton “Ask Leon, he probably knew him.” That insinuation by Texas Press Association Executive Director, Mike Hodges was a humorous jab suggesting that I had been around the newspaper industry for a long time. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM