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“A picture is worth a thousand words.” — Old adage considered cliché by some. For one whose lifetime has been spent behind a camera, it still speaks volumes for me.

Texas State Technical College has announced its Board of Regents honor graduates from the East Williamson County campus who were recognized at the Spring 2022 commencement held Tuesday, May 3, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock.

Hutto Elementary School’s robotics team competed at the VEX word robotics competition last week. Facebook / Hutto Elementary School.

On May 16, kindergarten students at Hutto Elementary School had a field trip to Sweet Eats Fruit Farm. Facebook / Hutto Elementary School.

Hours of work outside of the classroom will be rewarded at Taylor ISD Taylor Independent School District will give $400 stipends for employees that finished reading academies within the 2021-22 school year. Superintendent Devin Padavil informed the board of trustees of the revision to the district’s retention stipend.

A school board member bid farewell as a new trustee took his seat. Taylor Independent School District swore in newly elected members to the board of trustees.

Today, May 18, is the last day to secure your tickets for the upcoming Casino Night Gala hosted by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $75 per person or $125 per couple and can be registered for at the Chamber website, www.taylorchamber.org, by clicking on the Casino Gala logo at the top of the home page.

Williamson County’s COVID-19 cases had the biggest jump last week since January, although current numbers still pale from the year’s start. Confirmed cases, which include past and current episodes reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 520 in the county May 10-16.

A new grant might help the Taylor Police Department expand. On May 12, the Taylor City Council authorized completion of an application for a grant from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program.

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A former Taylor resident who went on to have a long career in the military as a chaplain will return to speak to the community. Chaplain Richmond E.

This beautiful story was submitted by Carol Ray. Tri-colored heron If you are seriously into bird watching or birding, you likely have a list of illusive birds you would most likely love to see.

Above, Samsung Austin Semiconductor delivers pizzas to teachers at Taylor High School May 9 for National Teacher Appreciation Week. Right, Michelle Glaze (right), Samsung head of communciations and community affairs, presents the cards to Principal Andrew Maddox.