15+ hour, 22+ min ago  (266+ words) Born Oct. 22, 1933, in Taylor, he was the 11th child of Robert Martin and Lydia Hart Blomquist. He graduated from Taylor High School in 1951 and proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the U. S. S. Vammen (DE644) from 1955-57. On Nov. 30, 1963, he married Bonnie Jean…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (233+ words) HUTTO " The Hutto Lady Hippos varsity softball team cleaned up in the district awards, earning 11 total selections, including three superlative honors. Head coach Matthew Mullins was named Coach of the Year, sophomore shortstop Kaelyn Price earned Most Valuable Player honors…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (166+ words) The Granger Lions varsity baseball team earned several alldistrict selections following a strong season on the diamond. The Lions finished third in district play with an 8-4 record and advanced to the area round of the playoffs before falling to Goldthwaite…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (466+ words) GEORGETOWN " County commissioners followed up their unanimous decision this past week to pay almost $76 million for land to house a controversial justice center by issuing a $150 million tax note. The funds will cover the cost of the proposed Williamson County…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (598+ words) It's been 10 years since World War II and Korean War veteran Conrado Nira died " May 12, 2016. A year ago, insult was added to injury after the plate on the former soldier's tombstone at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery was removed and…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (28+ words) Taylor Press Taylor and other east Williamson County cities will observe Memorial Day on Monday...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (74+ words) Taylor Press Area teen reported missing The Taylor Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing teenager. Ariana Bocanegra, 16, was reported missing Friday, May 22. She was last seen wearing a black crop top shirt, denim shorts and black crocs....

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (66+ words) Taylor Press Thrall North Barker Street project breaks ground May 28 Improvements to a road near Thrall will begin soon. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 11 a. m. Thursday, May 28, at the intersection of North Barker Street and CR 434 north of Thrall....

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (37+ words) Taylor Press Panda Express, 3000 N. Main St. , opened its doors 9: 30 a. m. , Friday, May 15. Cars were lined up around the store to get a taste of Taylor's newest dining concept....

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (539+ words) May's meeting of the Taylor Independent School District board came jam-packed with the swearing-in of two trustees, a fond farewell to one and recognitions for students and teachers. Newcomer Rachel Westerman and incumbent board Vice-president Shorty Mitchell, both of whom…...