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(From left) Assitant Superintendent of Operations Henry Gideon, Superintendent Celina Estrata-Thomas and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Cara Malone show off their early voting stickers to encourage everyone to go out and vote. Facebook/Hutto ISD

Hutto schools to add 40 new teaching positions HUTTO – Based on demographic projections Hutto Independent School District will need 40.5 additional teachers for the 202324 school year to maintain teacher-to-student ratios. This does not include teachers being recruited to fill existing vacancies. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM

The delegation visited with executives from Samsung. (from left) Sung Min Hong (Samsung EVP, Head of Foundry Human Resources Team), Dave Porter (Executive Director, WilCo EDP), Dana Harris (Samsung), Precinct 4 Commissioners Russ Boles, Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell, President Si Young Choi (...

Williamson County delegation visits South Korea

SOUTH KOREA – A delegation of elected officials, city representatives and economic development executives from Williamson County flew to South Korea last week. As Williamson County is becoming a global destination for corporate relocations, the goal of the trip was to encourage economic development in the county and to meet with key executives at Samsung and other companies that are interested in doing business in Williamson County. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM

Glenn Hamer, CEO of the Texas Association of Business, delivers a legislative update to community leaders April 17 at the Taylor Mansion Estate & Crystal Ballroom. Photo by Nicole Lessin

School district incentives a priority during 88th legislative session

With the 88th legislative session in full swing, a high-powered business advocate visited Taylor last week to brief community leaders on the latest happenings in Austin during a time of unprecedented economic growth. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM

Council to weigh proposals for more police, new roads

Council to weigh proposals for more police, new roads

Despite unprecedented growth, The Taylor Police Department staffing has not increased in 23 years. But help could be on the way. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM

Johnny Ryder watching the drill, waiting his turn while living his dream in an Aggie uniform. Photos Michelle Messex

Granger football star living childhood dream

GRANGER — Johnny “Friday Night” Ryder is known around town as the star player for the Lions football team, but now he is sporting Texas A&M University gear. Ryder participated in the spring game April 15 for the Aggies and it was a moment he will never forget: the realization of a longtime dream. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM

REACHING FOR THE STARS

REACHING FOR THE STARS

Former NASA astronaut and motivational speaker, Dr. Jose Hernandez, visited Taylor Indepedent School District’s event center April 17, to speak to area students about their future. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM

State law requires all domestic dogs and cats receive rabies vaccinations. Vaccinations can be either one-year or three-year dosages. Photo by Edie Zuvanich.

Rabies season swoops in

04/24/2023 04:01 PM

Johnny Ryder watching the drill, waiting his turn while living his dream in an Aggie uniform.

Granger football star living childhood dream at A&M

04/24/2023 10:08 AM

Kind people are my kind of people

Kind people are my kind of people

This week’s good news was submitted by Denise Diaz. She is hoping the person who made her day will read this. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Tips for middle schoolers

Tips for middle schoolers

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. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Families visited booths and played games in the park during the community picnic. Photos by Edie Zuvanich

Groups collaborate for fun, awareness

HUTTO – Over 18 of the area’s active non-profit groups showed up at Adam Orgain Park April 15 for the Second Annual Community-Wide Appreciation Picnic The event was billed as a totally free event for the community, hosted by Community In Action Non-Profit Coalition. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mid-morning Mixer Tuesday, April 25 — From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Common Cents will be hosting and sponsoring a free mid-morning mixer for Taylor and surrounding area residents, 602 W. Twelfth St. Ste. 102. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Take advantage of the Chamber

Take advantage of the Chamber

One of the primary objectives of the Chamber is to stay informed on legislative business issues so our local business people can stick to working at their businesses. We do that through our daily work with our strategic partners and by bringing people that our business people need to hear from to our area. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Common Cent$ Business Chamber Ambassadors welcomed Common Cent$ Business to Taylor with a ribbon cutting in February. Learn about their services online at www.commoncentsbiz.com/ or with a phone call ___________________________________________________________________

RIBBON CUTTINGS

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