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In the Nov. 27 edition of the Taylor Press, the headline “Hutto ISD asks for state for more money” was misleading. It was correctly reported within the article that Hutto ISD considers additional funding for fast-growing districts to be a top legislative priority for this coming year.

“The problem with omens is that they never come with an illustrated pamphlet explaining what they mean.” — Dean Koontz, American author of suspense thrillers Could it have been an omen? I’m thinking maybe more of a sign. That one 9/16-inch box end wrench, my favorite, was nowhere to be found when I needed it Thanksgiving weekend.

GEORGETOWN — A national task force of county leaders created to address housing affordability and stability has tagged Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell to join the action. Gravell, who was recently elected to his second term as county judge, cited the invitation as an opportunity to learn what’s working well in other places and apply it to the county.

The Thrall Tigers season was rocky because of injuries but they had plenty of players step up when they needed them most and it earned them some post-season awards. Like all the other schools the Tigers had a good chunk of players be selected to the All-Academic team.

The Hutto Hippos volleyball team season has come to an end but they had some players named to a high honor. The season may be over for the Hippos but the celebration for these players continues as these young athletes achieved high honors of All-Academic, first and second team All-District teams with a couple of honorable mentions.

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I have waited all year to say this and man I am so excited to say, Tis the season for playoff football. The Granger Lions have found themselves in the fourth round and playing against their toughest opponent so far.

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Taylor ISD’s Ambassadors participated in their third session for the school year Nov. 4. Speakers included Clarissa Rodriguez, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, Jodi Witt, coordinator of student supports, and Anita Volek, executive director for the Taylor Educational Enrichment (TEE) Foundation.

CEDAR PARK - Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), the facilitator of workforce development services for the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, is pleased to announce the appointment of six new community and industry leaders to its board of directors. WSRCA’s new board members include Laura Krcmar, vice president of Learning and Development with First National Bank of Bastrop, represents Bastrop County; Sam Dowdy, president of S&D Plumbing in Taylor, who represents Williamson County; Susan Kimball, president of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, who represents Hays County; Doug Mudd, executive director of Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas, represents Hays County; Deokie Ramlochan, director of Corporate Services with AlgEternal Technologies, represents Fayette County; and Hatch Smith, chief executive officer and administrator with MidCoast Central Medical Center, represents Llano County.

PLOW & HOSE ORGANIC GARDENING IN CENTRAL TEXAS | Julie Rydell Central Texas may not be known for showy fall foliage, but thanks to the recent cold fronts, it won’t be long before the leaves start to fade and begin to drop. Deciduous trees reduce chlorophyll production in leaves when temperatures drop to 45 degrees.

HUTTO – The five-year drama surrounding Hutto’s Co-op District has entered a new chapter. On Nov.