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Did you know the Williamson County Master Gardeners have a demonstration garden in which they plant a wide variety of flowers, vegetables and fruits? Master Gardeners Judy Williams, Dale Hill and Jim Williams will present a free program to discuss the results of recent vegetable trials conducted at the AgriLife Demonstration Garden. They will discuss mari golds, parsnips, potatoes and lots of tips and advice.

There will be a chance for residents who speak Spanish to know more about the county’s law enforcement. During March 3-31, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office will host a Spanish version of its Citizen Academy, La Academia de Ciudadanos en Enspañol.

Cecilia Zbranek Stefek, 88, of Granger, went to be with Our Lord early Saturday morning, Jan. 29, 2022.

Esther Arellano Walton, 56, passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022.

Damien Auriel Rivera was born Dec. 16, 2021, at 6:39 p.m.

Taylor ISD and Hutto ISD maintain online dashboards for the community to monitor COVID-19 activity at its school campuses. Here are the campuses’ figures from Monday, Jan. 31. For the latest statistics, visit https://www.taylorisd.org for Taylor or http://www.hipponation.org for Hutto.

Good news for the people of Taylor as concerns the animal overpopulation, in particular the cat groups. Feral cats often live in colonies, and groups of feral cats live together in one territory, often near food sources and shelter.

“I’m in a hurry to get things done. Oh, I rush and rush until life’s no fun.

WILCO – Calling all Williamson County residents. Are you looking to level up in 2022? Let Professional Women of Williamson County help you.

HUTTO – Where better than to celebrate World Hippo Day than at Hutto City Hall? Stop by city hall Tuesday, Feb. 15 anytime from 4 to 6 p.m.

Hutto ISD will partner with Curative to bring a COVID-19 PCR testing site to the community. A kiosk is now set up in the Hutto Memorial Stadium visitor parking lot. It opens Wednesday, Feb. 2. Testing will occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Register for an appointment at https://book.curative.com/sites/34567. Courtesy photo

HUTTO – The Hutto High School cheer team headed to Dallas last week, for the NCA National Championship, and came home with some hardware. The Intermediate Varsity Team won the National Championship in their division, while the Novice Team brought home third in the Novice Varsity Division.

Last week, the Taylor Rotary Club received three recognitions for the organization’s outstanding work in the community. Past District Governor Jerry Chapman presented the awards at the Jan. 27 meeting.

Groundhog Day, this Wednesday, Feb. 2, marks when groundhog Punxsutawney Phil reveals whether winter will extend for six more weeks. In the Taylor area, hard freezes, sleet and icy conditions are likely regardless of what Mr. Phil in Pennsylvania says.

Old Taylor High was filled with hungry people ready to eat for a good cause this past Saturday. On Jan.