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There’s still time to join walkers and joggers this Saturday morning on a short or long stroll through Taylor. The ninth annual Taylor Garden Run for the Roses 5K/10K will be Jan.

WILCO – Williamson County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr.

“We don’t remember days, we remember moments.” - Popular saying, author unknown, but they could have been a pilot. It had many years since I thought about her.

WILCO – The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) was called to assist with the surrender of 44 cats from a single location in Round Rock last week. Once they arrived, the team of professional animal care specialists jumped into action to assess each of the cats’ needs and get them ready for adoption, and now, a generous donor has stepped forward to assist.

Graham D. Luhn American Legion Post 39 meets for their monthly meeting Jan. 4. American Legion members and veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Legion Hall, 1310 Sycamore St. in Murphy Park in Taylor. Facebook / American Legion, Graham D Luhn Post 39

Are you new to Central Texas or interested in learning more about how to take care of your yard? Make plans to join a seven-week Lawn & Garden 101 class presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. During the course, participants will learn about practical steps for selecting plants that grow well in Williamson County, conserving water in your landscape and caring for your lawn and trees.

HUTTO – The Vision Board and Goal Setting Luncheon is Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 11:30 a.m.

HUTTO – At least 1/3 of house fires that begin with a Christmas tree going up in flames occur in January, that’s according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Waste Management - Williamson County Landfill is providing residents with a free recycling service so that this type of hazard can be avoided.

ROSENBERG – Anyone can dream up an idea, but it takes manufacturing to bring that dream to life. “Without manufacturing, nothing gets made,” said Matt Sykora, a representative for Haas Automation.

Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise throughout Williamson County, which has caused the cancellation of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and program in Taylor.

As Taylor ISD staff faces increasing challenges, the district will continue available relief through at least next month. On Jan.

Another step for the recently announced Samsung plant to come to Taylor is up for approval Thursday. On Jan.

COVID-19 cases saw another substantial increase in Williamson County last week, although reported deaths and hospitalizations remained relatively stable. Confirmed cases, which include past and current cases reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), went up by 7,415 in Williamson County Jan.

The Leo Livingston Fund grant committee is actively accepting applications to help local non-profit organizations again this year. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitabl endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community.