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James Michael Williams (Jimmy), 58, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. Jimmy was born Dec.

Issues up river don’t appear to have flowed in Taylor. Taylor’s municipal government has not received any notification in regards to the Brushy Creek river amid an investigation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for possible sewage leaking into the water in the Round Rock area.

“If you come to a fork in the road, take it.” — Yogi Berra, Hall of Fame professional baseball player who is also remembered for expressions memorable because, while most didn’t make sense, many possessed profound truth.

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) is placing the last of the 41 dogs and cats it received from a single location last month up for adoption. After many of the dogs were reclaimed by their owners, there are now 17 dogs and 2 cats available for adoption of the initial group of 41.

Thrall parents and students will have new and redesigned ways to get information beginning Friday. On April 8, Thrall Independent School District is launching a smartphone app.

HUTTO – Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus hosted several hundred area high school students on Friday for its first in-person open house since 2019. “It’s so energizing,” said Lissa Adams, provost of TSTC’s East Williamson County campus.

Hutto might be joining neighboring Taylor in hosting a new resident in the global technological landscape. On March 31, the Hutto ISD board of trustees vote to accept an application from Applied Materials for a Texas Tax Code Chapter 313 Agreement pursuant to the Texas Economic Development Act.

Audrey Griggs gets ready to receive her Junior Youth of the Year recognition while Kaishon Ford looks on during the B&GC of East Williamson County annual banquet in Taylor March 31. Photos by Fernando Castro

There will be some detours in Granger this month. Davilla Street will be closed from S.H.

Meetings in Granger this week could impact votes next month Granger Independent School District is hosting town hall meetings on the bonds up for election in May. Following a meeting earlier this week, another session will be Thursday, April 7, at 6 p.m.

Anyone who wants to vote in the upcoming local elections has until Thursday to get registered. Voter registration ends Thursday, April 7 for local elections.