2019 Taylor FYI Magazine

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2019

Your guide to East Williamson County

A Growing City on the Rise There is a new spark of life in Taylor, Texas

Calendar of Events

Plenty of things to do in East Wilco!

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Meet the Team Editor & Publisher: Jason Hennington publisher@ taylorpress.net news@taylorpress.net Reporters: TheresaChristine Etim news@taylorpress.net Matt Hooks sports@taylorpress.net

Office Manager: Carolyn Hill business@ taylorpress.net Carolyn also handles classified advertising and circulation.

Advertising: Jonathan Jones jonathan.jones@ taylorpress.net

The Taylor Press is the twice-weekly, award-winning newspaper that provides information about the local community.

Located in the downtown area at 211 W. Third St. in Taylor, the office is filled with smiling faces ready to help in any way they can.

Who are we and what do we do?

First, it’s important to explain that most of the information in our newspaper is supplied by people just like you. We are a vehicle for you, our neighbors in Taylor, Hutto, Granger, Thrall, Coupland and East Williamson County, to communicate with each other and to learn about what’s going on just down the street. The news you and other individuals supply to The Press is our lifeblood.

Because we publish twice each week, we must adhere to some firm deadlines and we ask that you consider them when you submit information for the newspaper.

News and ad copy deadline for Sunday is Wednesday prior at 5 p.m.; for Wednesday it is Friday prior at 5 p.m.

Because of space and time constraints, simply making the deadline for news items does not ensure it will be in the nest edition. The earlier a news item is brought in, the better the chance it will be published.

Classified advertising deadlines are noon Monday for Wednesday and noon Thursday for the Sunday edition.

The deadline for obituaries is noon Tuesday for the Wednesday edition and noon Friday for the Sunday edition.

That’s All Folks Still confused after all this? Don’t worry. Pick up the phone and call 512-352-8535. Someone here at the newspaper should be able to help you or direct your call.

We are a small newspaper so rarely do you have to talk to a specific person. Usually, the person who answers the phone can help you with basic questions.

Remember, we’re here to help. Your news is valuable to you and to us. If we are working on a deadline, we may not be able to help immediately, but we will get back to you.

You can also visit our Facebook page, www.facebook. com/GoTaylorTx.

Matt Hooks

Jason Hennington

Jonathan Jones

TheresaChristine Etim Your Guide to Eastern Williamson County • 3

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f you are new to our part of East Williamson County (or East Wilco, as we often call it), a visitor here to sample the barbecue (for which we are justly famous) or to watch your kids play in a summer tournament at our new Regional Sports Complex, this magazine is your manual of essential information.

If you are a native of Taylor, Coupland, Thrall, Granger or Hutto, we hope you’ll find a surprise or two hidden in these pages.

If you are new to town, this magazine can help you get your water and electricity hooked up, tell you who to call at City Hall if you have a problem and offer practical information about our schools.

Visitors can learn about our parks and our fabulous Moody Museum and, perhaps, why we believe Taylor is the Heart of the Texas BBQ Trail.

Finally, refer to this magazine as a guide to some of our most successful businesses. The folks who support this special publication with their advertising dollars hope you will stop by and see them. We do too. Please give them the opportunity to serve you.

We hope you will find this magazine useful and will keep it around your home or office as a source of local information. And please let us know if you want extra copies or have a suggestion as to how we can make it better.

Welcome to East Wilco. We call it home. You can, too.

Jason Hennington publisher@taylorpress.net 512-352-8535

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Table of Contents Welcome!

Page 6

City Of Taylor

Page 8

Taylor Parks & Recreation

Page 11

A Growing City on the Rise

Page 13

Events Calendar

Page 14

Taylor ISD

Page 26

Church Information

Page 36

City Of Hutto

Page 39

Hutto ISD

Page 42

City Of Thrall

Page 44

City Of Coupland

Page 46

City Of Granger

Page 48

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Page 50

You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!

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Welcome to the Area ow that you’ve found one of the nicest places in Texas to call home, you might need some help getting settled.

By the way, in the rapidly growing Austin area, callers must dial all 10 digits of the phone number, even if it’s a local call. No need to dial a 1 or 0 first – just dial 512 and the number. If you forget, you’ll hear a recording reminding you and the call won’t go through.

Finding a Home •••••••••••••••••••••••••••

• Terra Properties, Inc. (512) 365-5555 www.terraproperties.biz

If you’re looking for a place to live, there are several real estate agencies serving both Taylor and the surrounding areas.

The following among them are:

HOME CONSTRUCTION • DR Horton Homes (512) 759-1235 • KB Home (512) 365-3262 • Lexor Homes (512) 454-5692 • Nanco Homes (512) 365-1979

REAL ESTATE COMPANIES • Brasfield Real Estate (512) 365-6500 202 N. Main. St. www.brasfieldrealestate.com • Cornerstone Real Estate, Inc. (512) 365-9548 105 W. Fourth St. www.cornerstonerealestate.com • Keller Williams (512) 439-3698 116 W Second St. #101 www.jorgensonrealestate.com/ area/taylor/ • Patschke and Patschke Real Estate LLC (512) 365-1905 205 N. Main www.patschkeproperties.com • RE/MAX Associates Group (512) 365-8563 906 N. Main www.associatesreg.com

APARTMENT COMPLEXES • Main Street Commons 3700 N. Main www.apartmentsintaylortx.com (512) 352-6068 • Arbors of Taylor 201 Highland Dr. www.arborsoftaylor.com (512) 365-8571 • Burnett Place 405 Sloan St. www.burnettplace.com (512) 365-2500 • Mallard Run Apartments 1000 Mallard Lane (512) 352-8660 • Park Meadows Apartments 2700 Sunny Lane (512) 352-8944 • Park Place Apartments 1213 Vance St. (512) 365-9865 • Taylor Square Apartments

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1005 Cotton Bowl www.hamiltonvalley.com (512) 352-8753 • Tejas Apartments 2106 Holly Springs (512) 365-6400 • The Gardens of Taylor 319 Sloan St. (512) 633-4217 • Heritage Oaks Apartments 213 Debus (512) 352-4217 U-HAUL AFFILIATES • Advanced Hwy 79 Storage, 4105 W. 2nd St. (512) 365-1450 • Pfluger Texaco 209 W. 2nd St. (512) 352-2310 • Taylor Inspection Station 2401 N. Main St. (512) 271-7923 MOVING EQUIPMENT • Armadillo Rental, 3701 A. East 4th St. (512) 352-9889 P.O Box 1039 • Main Street Rental, 1811 N. Main St. (512) 352-7368

Utilities ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ELECTRICITY In Eastern Williamson County, consumers have a choice of several utility providers that offer a number of different plans and rates. For a list of providers visit www.powertochoose. org online. This website provides a list of providers, the plans they offer in this area, current rates per kilowatt hour and contact information.

If you have questions about choosing a provider or do not have Internet access, call (866) 797-4839.

While the power may come from different sources, transmission lines are managed by Oncor Electric Delivery. If you have a power interruption due to something other than a billing issue, the number to call is (888) 313-4747.

WATER & SEWER In Taylor, call the City of Taylor Utility Department, (512) 352-2066.

For Hutto, contact Jonah Water located on FM 1660, (512) 759-1286.

For many surrounding cities, a call to city hall also will get water and sewer service started. Following are those phone numbers: • Granger (512) 859-2755 119 E.

DID YOU KNOW? The entire power management process is handled by the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas, which is based in Taylor and is one of the area’s largest employers. Because ERCOT centralizes billing for all of the providers, switching companies should not mean switching billing or payment processes. ERCOT is the largest employer in Taylor.

Devilla www.grangertx.us • Thrall (512) 898-5306 104 N. Main • Coupland, contact Manville Water at (512) 856-2488 or www.manvillewsc. org NATURAL GAS Atmos Energy is the natural gas provider in this area. The company’s customer service number is (800) 460-3030.

RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING — HUTTO Contact the Utility Billing Division at City of Hutto to establish your garbage collection service. They may be reached at (512) 759-4055. The service provider for the City of Hutto is Al Clawson Disposal System.

RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING — TAYLOR To establish garbage collection in Taylor, contact the Utility Department at (512) 352-2066. The billing is handled by the city but company holding the solid waste service franchise in Taylor is Waste Connections. Included in the service is weekly trash pickup, twice-monthly recycling pickup and bulky wast pickup (brush, debris, old appliances). Call (512) 251-5622 for more information.

OTHER RECYCLING The Williamson County Recycling Center is next to the landfill on FM 1660, north of Hutto. It is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and accepts newspapers, magazines, aluminum cans, tin cans, glass and cardboard. It is not accept plastic bags, light bulbs, broken glass and hazardous waste.

TELEPHONE There are as many options as there are people. Because Taylor is in the Austin metro, all calls must be placed using the area code first. No need for a 0 or 1, just dial 512, then your number.

INTERNET/CABLE/SATELLITE Several providers serve the area.

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City of Taylor The City of Taylor has an elected city council that is comprised of five council members, four of whom are elected from single member districts and one member elected at-large. Council members elect a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tem every year after the election.

Taylor is a home-rule city, which means that the council can enact legislation, adopt budgets, and determine policies, subject only to limitations imposed by the State constitution and the City charter.

MEETINGS Council meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the council chambers at city hall, 400 Porter St. Visit the City’s video page to watch council and other city meetings live or view them at a later date. Special meetings are called as needed and are posted on this website and at city hall 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time.

CITY COUNCIL District 1: Gerald Anderson Gerald.adnerson@taylortx.gov District 2: Mitchell Drummond mitchell.drummond@taylortx.gov District 3: Brandt Rydell, Mayor 8 • FYI 2019

brandt.rydell@taylortx.gov District 4: Robert Garcia robert.garcia@taylortx.gov At Large: Dwayne Ariola Mayor Pro Tem dwayne.ariola@taylortx.gov CITY HALL Address: 400 Porter St., Taylor Phone: (512) 352-3675 Website: www.taylortx.gov Facebook page: City of Taylor Texas CITY ADMINISTRATION • City Manager: Brian LaBorde, 512352-3677 400 Porter St. • Assistant City Manager: Jeffery Jenkins, 512-352-6475, ext. 34 • Executive Assistant: Rocio Lopez, (512) 363-3774 OTHER DEPARTMENTS LOCATED AT CITY HALL • Public Works Director: Jim Gray (512) 365-7669 • City Clerk: Diana Barker, (512) 3523676 • Public Information Officer: Stacy Osborn, (512) 352-5448 • Taylor Main Street: Debbie Charbonneau, (512) 352-3463 • Finance Department: Jeffery Wood, (512) 352-5997

• Human Resources: Kim Peterson, (512) 352-5993 • Senior Planner: Shelly Shelton, (512) 365-3863 • Code Enforcement Officer: Lacy Hannes, (512) 352-3675 • Utility Billing Department Manager: Catherine Shy (512) 352-2066 Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Online payments: www.taylortx.gov CITY DEPARTMENTS LOCATED OFF-SITE • Water/Waster Water, 1201 N. Main St. Interim Superintendent: Mark Daurity (512) 352-3251 or (512) 352- 2412 • Parks and Recreation, 1424 N. Main St. Superintendent: Larry Foos (512) 352-5818 • Municipal Court, 109 W. Fifth St. Judge: Randall Pick, (512) 759-4209 City Attorney: Ted Hejl, (512) 352-5977 Court is held on Thursday with sign in beginning at 8 a.m. and court beginning about 9:30 a.m. with cases heard on a first-come first-served basis.

• Taylor Public Library 801 Vance St. Director: Karen Ellis (512) 352-3434 or (512) 365-2235 Website:www.taylor.lib.tx.us

Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator: Daniel Baum Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal: Bobby Copeland Administrative Assistant: Michele Vrabel Northwest Station, 705 NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd.

(512) 352-5232 TAYLOR ANIMAL CONTROL 500 S. Main St., Taylor (512) 352-5552 Website: www.ci.taylor.tx.us You may contact Beth Wilkes, Assistant to the Chief of Police, about any animal matter at any time at (512) 352-5552 or 365-2509 (metro).

Hours: Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Taylor Police Department 500 S. Main St. (512) 352-5551 Wesite: www.taylortx.gov Metro: (512) 365-2733

Chief of Police: Henry Fluck, 512352-5552 Administrative Assistant: Beth Wilkes If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1 Taylor Fire Department Main Station, 304 E 3rd St. (512) 352-6992 Website: www.ci.taylor.tx.us:/24/fire

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We may not publish every day but we do work very hard to tell Taylor’s story. In fact, we’re the original social network.

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Parks & Recreation

bathing suit at all times.

• Changing a baby’s diaper within 6 feet of the splash pad is prohibited.

• Running, rough play or climbing on splash pad features is prohibited.

• Do not drink the water as it is chlo••••••••••••••••••••••••••• rinated more than drinking water.

• No food, beverages, gum, candy or glass containers are allowed on or near the splash pad.

TAYLOR PARKS • At the first sign of thunder or lightAll Taylor city parks have free Wi-Fi. ning, please vacate the splash pad and seek shelter. Remain in the shelter until POOLS The city of Taylor offers two pools and at least 30 minutes after the last sight of one splash pad for residents and area vis- thunder or lightning.

The City of Taylor reserves the right itors to enjoy. There are no public lockers to remove a participant/spectator from at either pool. These pools are: the splash pad area for violating any of the above rules.

Murphy Park To activate the water, locate the black 1600. Veterans Dr button labeled “Get Wet” on the ground There is a designated lap lane at this near the splash pad and touch with a bare city pool, open during regular hours. hand or foot. Water will not flow before Regular Hours: May 25 - Aug. 12, 2019 or after the splash pad’s open hours.

Tuesday - Saturday noon to 8 p.m.

RECREATION FACILITIES Sunday 1 to 8 p.m.

The Taylor park system includes Monday - Closed seven parks and open space areas End of Summer Hours (After Aug. 12) encompassing more than 300 acres.

Saturday, Aug. 17, Aug. 24 and Aug. • Murphy Park: located near the 31: Open noon to 8 p.m. intersection of Hwy. 95 and Lake Drive in Sunday, Aug. 18, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1: central Taylor, Murphy Park encompasses Open 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. about 65 acres including a swimming Closed Monday through Friday pool, a large pavilion for public rental, a miniature golf course operated by the The pool will also be open for Taylor Lions Club, children’s playgrounds, Memorial Day, May 27 and Labor Day, picnic tables, lighted tennis courts, basSept. 2 from noon to 8 p.m. Pool closes ketball courts, a sand volleyball court and for the season after Sept. 2, 2019. the Murphy Park Aquatic Center.

Pool Admission Fees • Heritage Square: located Children under age 3: Free admission downtown, this park will include a Children ages 4 to 12: $2 each Memorial Garden, an amphitheater, Adults/Children over age 12: $3 each Seniors (ages 60+): $2 each Family Pass (30 Admissions) = $45 Family Pass (60 Admissions) = $90

pavilion and splash pad.

• Skate Park: Adjacent to Heritage Square, third and Porter streets.

Includes 14,000 square feet of skatable surface, shade areas. Suitable for skate boards or BMX bikes.

• Taylor Regional Park and Sports Complex: on Carlos G. Parker Boulevard in north Taylor, this 75-acre park serves as an athletic complex for the area and includes 10 lighted tournament quality ball fields complete with wireless scoreboards, shaded stadium style bleachers, moveable pitching mounds and base paths with three concession stands and restrooms and parking for 650 vehicles. The fully lighted park also includes additional athletic fields and amenities, including a full-size football field, two soccer fields, two basketball courts, a covered pavilion, two modern playscapes, and a hike and bike trail. The park also features an innovative nature conservation project and a six-acre lake that are perfect for outdoor education. The park is located at 210 Carlos Parker Blvd. in Taylor. For more information, call (512) 365-7669.

• Bull Branch Park: in northwest Taylor, Bull Branch Park has a large stocked fishing pond and a pavilion for public use. It also contains a playscape, disc golf course and a section of the city’s seven-mile hike and bike trail.

• Fannie Robinson Park: in southeast Taylor, Robinson Park has a swimming pool, splash pad, a softball field, playscape, basketball courts and picnic areas and a large pavilion available for public rental.

Robinson Park Pool 206 S. Dolan Ave. Repairs are needed at Robinson Park Pool. Please stay tuned for updates as to an opening date.

Robinson Park Splash Pad 206 S. Dolan Ave. The Splash Pad is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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lthough not at such an accelerate rate like its neighbors, Taylor, Texas, has developed and expanded significantly since its nineteenth century beginnings.

According to the president and CEO of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce, Tia Rae Stone, the city has experienced a momentous boom in growth for the last three years.

“With recent openings and expansions, developers have found a new spark and confidence in Taylor,” said Stone.

“Because we are growing as a community, businesses and home builders are choosing to thrive here.”

The Chamber of Commerce reported 46 new business chamber members within the last 12 months. Economically stronger than just five years ago, Taylor is expected to continue to see a rise in diverse storefronts and city improvements, according to the City of Taylor.

Based on a development study conducted in 2017 by the University of Texas at San Antonio, land areas around the city, such as the historic downtown district, Taylor North, East, South, and West, and near the airport, were identified for potentially significant residential, commercial, office and industrial growth.

Some recently opened businesses, such as Radix Remedies, Loose Screw and Plowman’s Kitchen, are more modern than Taylor’s usual establishments, bringing a variety of new jobs and tourism appeal back to the town. The McCrory Timmerman building on Main and West Second Street currently holds 22 businesses alone, with room to grow, some of which have celebrated three or five year anniversaries.

Looking at the most recently available census by DataUSA, the population of Taylor grew from 16,492 to 16,603 between 2016 and 2017. To accommodate for the increase in population, communities such as Avery Glen subdivision are planned to be built around town.

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“The new businesses have really given Taylor a youthful push.”

- Rosie Jones developments are expected to come hand-in-hand as well,” said Stone.

Rosie Jones, 2nd St. Farm to Market Deli store manager, has lived in Taylor for about six years.

“I love the new improvements around the city, too,” said Jones. “Just as long as we don’t loose our small town charm, I’m happy with the growth.”

She said she believes the recent changes are for the better of the community.

“The new businesses have really given Taylor a youthful push,” said Jones. “The McCrory restoration was a catalyst for investors to see that Taylor is still worthwhile.”

Kevin Whatley, co-founder of Radix Remedies, an Austin based CBD oil company, said he opened a storefront on Main Street because of the demand for such products in Taylor.

“Opening Radix Remedies downtown was the next step for our business after noticing that some of our customer were traveling from Taylor to our other locations,” Whatley said. “I think a business like this in Taylor can definitely inspire more young entrepreneurs to come with more contemporary or tech-focused business ideas.”

Revitalizing a town for future generations to enjoy while maintaining what makes it unique in its way can be the goal of most cities going through growth. Along with the new businesses, city improvements like the Heritage Park renovations, Pierce Park and a splash pad at Robinson Park, have made an impact on the Taylor community.

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Monthly Events G21 CAR SHOW G21 Car Show is on the fourth Sunday of every month beginning at about 8 a.m. It will be held 3100 N. Main Street.

Several different charities benefit from it throughout the year.

SECOND SATURDAY Join us on the second Saturday of the month for events in our parks and all over town. Specials and bargains in our downtown shops and cool drinks at our “rest stops.”

THIRD MONDAY The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon at Sirloin Stockade the third Monday of each month. The topics vary but usually focus on Taylor issues. Open members and non-members.

THIRD THURSDAY The Third Thursday of every month, our downtown shops stay open until 8 p.m.

120 Art Gallery opens a new exhibit and music fills Texas Beer Company, Taylor Station and other venues around the area.

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PINTS, POLITICS AND CULTURE The Taylor Press hosts a live interview with a local newsmaker 7 p.m. each month at the Texas Beer Co., corner of Main and Second, downtown. Monthly dates vary so watch the Taylor Press for specifics. The interview is streamed live on the Press’ Facebook page (@ GoTaylorTx) and then curated on its website (TaylorPress.net). This public affairs program is a great way to keep up with local characters and issues. Check the paper for exact dates and topics.

TAYLOR AREA FARMER’S MARKET May through October — Local area farmers sell fresh produce at corner of Fifth and Main Street 3-6 p.m. every Monday and Friday.

YOUR GOVERNMENT Taylor City Council The Taylor City Council meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. Agendas are posted to the city’s website Tuesday prior. Meetings are streamed live from the city’s website. You may sign up for notifications about this and other Taylor

boards and commissions on the homepage of the city’s website, ci.taylor.tx.us.

Taylor School Board Taylor school trustees meet 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month, in the board room at the central administration office, 3101 N. Main Street. Agendas are posted to the school’s website the Friday prior to the meeting.

WEEKLY CIVIC CLUB MEETINGS Taylor Lions Club Every Friday at Noon at Sirloin Stockade Taylor Rotary Club Every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade Taylor Kiwanis Club Every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Interested in local and college sports?

Check out “Around the Water Cooler,” a lively and opinionated show produced by the Taylor Press. New shows every Wednesday at about 2:15 p.m. Streamed live on Facebook @GoTaylorTx.

Wilco Calendar January MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MARCH AND PROGRAM Begins in Robinson Park at 9 a.m. and ends at City Hall. Following the march is a program that begins at 10 a.m.

CHAMBER & COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET 6 p.m. Chair’s reception begins this evening that includes dinner, an introduction of Chamber leadership and presentation of awards for Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Woman of the Year, Customer Service of the Year and Citizen of the Year.

TAYLOR LIONS CLUB CHILI SUPPER 5 p.m. Taylor Lions Club hosts a chili supper at the SPJST Hall east of town. Price is $10 per person. For more information, call 512-6261831.

RUN FOR THE ROSES Each year on the Third Saturday in January the Taylor Garden Club sponsors the “Run for the Roses” 5K Race along the hike and bike trails throughout the Taylor parks system. The next race is scheduled for January 18, 2020.

February

VICTORIAN VALENTINE GALA The Moody Museum is at the corner of Ninth and Talbot Streets, Taylor.

To learn more, call 512-365-7396 The event kicks off the membership drive for the Friends of the Moody Museum. Those who attend will be treated to music played on the Moody family piano (circa1901).

There will also be food and drink for guests to enjoy. Tickets will be available at the door.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Special programs sponsored by the O.L. Price Ex-Student’s Assoc. at various Taylor schools.

March SPRING HEALTH FAIR At the Taylor ISD Events Center, 3101 N. Main, for face painting, balloon animals, door prizes, free healthy snacks, fresh popcorn, and other fun surprises.

TAYLOR PUBLIC LIBRARY During Spring break, the library will host movies, crafts all week and a truck petting zoo.

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At the event there is a DJ along with bounce houses, balloon artists, face-painters and train rides. All of the activities are free for guests.

Mega Egg Hunt hosted by the Braided and Faded Crew is held in Fannie Robinson Park. There are five hunts for different ages from 0 to adults.

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VETERANS 5K BEER RUN The American Legion Graham D. Lund Post 39 hosts its annual Veterans 5K Beer Run for anyone who wants to participate. The course is 3.1 miles with eight beer stations throughout the race. Each station has water and a 4-ounce taster, which equates to two and half beers during the race.

Runners are not required to drink beer.

May BLACKLAND PRAIRIE DAYS First Saturday in May. Live talent, food, arts & crafts, children’s activities in downtown Taylor beginning at 10 a.m.

Contact Deby Lannen at 512-352-3463 or deby.lannen@taylortx.gov for more information.

NORTHEAST FORK Northeast Fork Fest is an annual tasting event and artisan market in celebration of local flavor. Over a dozen brewers and

local winemakers sample their seasonal finest alongside tasty collaborations between area farm-to-table chefs and Blackland farmers. Farm stands, makers, and resources for growers, brewers and cooks pack the festival with inspiration for lovers of home-grown food, beer, wine and Taylor-made hospitality. ITAL: The event revolves around spring harvests, so follow Texas Beer Company and 2nd Street Farm-to-Market online for exact dates.

LOCAL ELECTIONS First Saturday in May. Seats on the area school boards and the city councils are up for voter consideration. Watch the Taylor Press print edition and website for candidate profiles and election information.

GRANGER LAKEFEST Held Mother’s Day weekend in May the park across from Granger City Hall, 214 E. Davilla Street, Granger Lakefest includes a kolache sale, parade, arts and crafts, a barbecue cook off, children’s activities, an auction, a car/truck/tractor/motorcycle show and horseshoe tournament. Enjoy a variety of food and drink, live music during the day and a dance in the evening. Call Granger City Hall at (512) 859-2755.

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Held on Memorial Day weekend at the Old Settlers Association, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd. on Hwy 79, east of Round Rock, the festival sponsored by Round Rock’s El Amistad Club features live music, plenty of food and family entertainment. Find out more at www.elamistadclub.com SWIMMING! Taylor City Pools open Memorial Day weekend — Murphy Park Aquatic Center and Robinson Pool, open for the summer.

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL SERVICE Memorial Day — Join Taylor-area veterans for a moving tribute at Murphy Park Liberty Gardens, 1600 Veterans Dr.

June

STOMP ‘N’ HOLLER TAYLOR BBQ & MUSIC FESTIVAL, DOWNTOWN TAYLOR First Saturday in June. This is Taylor’s signature tourism event. Features a bigtime car show, great live music including an A-list band — most recently, The Mavericks headlined the festival.

A barbecue festival featuring some of Texas’ legendary Pitmasters. Many of the Pitmasters will sell to the public. Car show is open to the public. Stay up to day on Facebook @stompnhollerfest or at stompnhollerfest.com.

TAYLOR INTERNATIONAL BBQ COOK-OFF Second Saturday in June. Barbecue Bob returns to the shade of Murphy Park as

area barbecue cookers compete in one of the state’s most prestigious cook offs.

Get over to the park Friday evening for a family-priced show by Kenny Ortz under the pavilion then hurry back Saturday to see which of the cookers win for showmanship, beef, chicken and pork. Watch @TaylorBBQcookoff on Facebook for details.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION AND BILL PICKETT DAY The Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-Student Association will host the Juneteenth celebration in Fannie Robinson Park. Friday will be a meet and greet. Saturday will see a gospel brunch in the morning and a pageant. Saturday evening will conclude with music under the stars.

July TAYLOR’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS This event will be held in the afternoon and evening July 4 at Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Drive. The patriotic event brings people from all over to a celebration in Murphy Park. The swimming pool is open. Live music at the American Legion Hall. Food vendors. Cap the evening off with a tremendous fireworks display.

STILES FARM FIELD DAYS Field Day at Stiles Farm is held every June at the 3,000-acre farm located at 5700 FM 1063 in Thrall. New and innovative farm practices are demonstrated at the historic farm operated by the Stiles Farm Foundation. Field Days have been hosted there since 1963 and attract large groups to view demonstrations and education exhibits. For more, call (512) 898-2214.

Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Sanctioned by the Cowboy’s Professional Rodeo Association, this rodeo includes some of the top cowboys from all over the US and is sure to entertain. The rodeo is held annually at the Show Barn in San Gabriel Park, 415 E. Morrow Street. Find out more at www.georgetownrodeo.com or by calling (512) 9669778.

TAYLOR PRESS ANNUAL 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Usually the second weekend in July.

The Taylor Press hosts an annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament to fund its scholarship, which is given to an area high school student. A portion of the proceeds is also donated to a local non-profit organization. Age divisions for the event are 11-14, 15-17 and 18 and older (anyone who has played varsity level will play in this division. For more information, call the Taylor Press at (512) 3528535.

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The crowds that come to this yearly event have grown because of the enthusiasm and the excitement, but most of all for the entertainment they receive. It is one of the biggest and best small-town rodeos anywhere.

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August KIDFISH AT BULL BRANCH PARK. Usually in late August before the start of school; Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and fishing starts at 9 a.m. Free to children under age.

MICHELLE’S HOT PEEPS BEAT CC 5K/1K Join us for this regional event benefitting the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation while bringing awareness to this insidious, silent killer. Help us fund research to find the cause, detection, and treatments which work. Let’s get individuals, families, and friends all out to the starting line on race day for a great time celebrating life and family. This is a chip-timed 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash (Kids’ of all ages!).

BUSINESS AND JOB EXPO Presented by the Taylor Chamber of commerce and the Taylor Economic Development Corp. at the Williamson County Exposition Center, this event includes booths, information and exhibits from an array of area businesses and organizations. A resume workshop and career and job fairs will be held to round out the experience.

Call 512-352-6364 or visit taylorchamber.org for more information. Free to the public.

GOOD LIFE TAYLOR Good Life Taylor, Texas raises money for specially-selected community improvement projects. The fair focuses on outdoors, family activities including park use, pets, home gardening and backyard poultry keeping. Enjoy a quiet, quaint, but quick run. Designed with input from competitive runners, our course zips you through North Taylor with multiple changes in scenery on a flat route. Start and finish in Bull Branch Park, but you’ll also experience a bit of our countryside and Taylor living.

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September

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY Area schools and government offices will be closed.

9/11 MEMORIAL The First Baptist church of Taylor and the Taylor Fire Departments host a march through downtown then a memorial service at Heritage Square to honor the emergency workers who died during the 9/11 attacked on New York City and Washington DC. TAYLOR CHAMBER

SPJST BARBECUE COOK OFF The Taylor SPJST Lodge #29’s Annual Barbecue Cook-off. Barbecue cooks from across Central Texas submit entries in a variety of categories, including pork ribs, brisket, chicken, jackpot beans, cook’s choice, dessert

HUTTO OLDE TYME DAYS Go back in time at Hutto’s Olde Tyme Days downtown along historic East Street. Arts, crafts, games, a parade and musical performances have made this old-fashioned festival a family favorite for nearly 30 years. For details, visit www.huttooldetymedays.com or contact the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce, (512) 759-4400.

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DUCKS UNLIMITED ANNUAL BANQUET Ducks Unlimited, established in 1937, is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing water fowl habitats. The largest percentage of Ducks Unlimited’s conservation expenditure is derived from local fund-raising banquets.

These dinners are fun, social events attended by men, women, and children who really care about the future of their environment. For information and tickets, contact John M. McDonald, (512) 365-3528.

SPOOKTACULAR On Halloween, Oct. 31, ghosts and goblins haunt the downtown square in a festival that features costume contests, games a Ghost Walk and fun!

December

PARADE OF LIGHTS First weekend in December. Travel down Main Street begins at 7 p.m. Must register for the parade in advance. Largest parade in the area.

MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS BAZAAR City Hall Auditorium — Event will take place inside the auditorium and outside in the parking lot. Shop for holiday gifts from local artisans.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT THE MOODY MUSEUM All local school children from kindergarten through fourth grade are invited

to the museum to handcraft Christmas ornaments which they will then take home with them.

All children should be accompanied by a parent and it is a beautiful time to see the home decorated as it might have been when the Moody family lived there.

Many families pose for Christmas photos in front of the tree.

SANTA ON THE SQUARE Visit Santa Thursday-Saturdays in December, 6:30-8:30 WCLA LIVESTOCK SHOW & YOUTH FAIR Each year, hundreds of Williamson County FFA and 4-H members participate in the Williamson County Livestock Show. Funds raised through the junior livestock show auction go directly to the youth to help offset the costs associated with raising livestock projects. The money students receive is reinvested in the community through the purchase of goods and services and portions are saved for furthering their education.

PILGRIMAGE TO BETHLEHEM & LIVE NATIVITY Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at 411 CR 401 in Taylor, will have their annual Pilgrimage to Bethlehem and live nativity. The event is a chance to walk through and watch the Christmas story play out before your eyes. Follow the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem’s stable. Mingle with people in biblical era costumes and feel the stern looks of the Roman guards.

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Taylor ISD ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• DISTRICT BOUNDARIES Taylor ISD consists of 89 square miles within Williamson County. The district’s boundaries predominantly extend north to the San Gabriel River, south to Brushy Creek, east to Farm Market 619 and west to FM 101.

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At Large — Marilyn Tennill, Member mtennill76574@gmail.com TISD ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Superintendent: Keith Brown 3101 N. Main, Suite 104, Taylor keith.brown@taylorisd.org Phone: (512) 365-1391 Fax: (512) 365-3800 Deputy Superintendent: Rodney Fausett rfausett@taylorisd.org Executive Assistant: Dellean Hartmann Chief Financial Officer: Bill Mikulencak wrmik@taylorisd.org Director of Federal Programs: Kim Kolinek kkolinek@taylorisd.org Chief Academic Officer: George Willey gwilley@taylorisd.org Communications and Community Liaison: Tim Crow tcrow@taylorisd.org 512-365-1391 x1058 Textbook Coordinator & Community Services: Larry Robbins lrobbins@taylorisd.org 512-365-1391 x1052 TISD TRANSPORTATION OFFICE Coordinator: Carl Caldwell

Secretary: Yolanda Taylor Address: 3101 N Main, Bldg. B; Taylor, Texas 76574 Phone: (512) 365-5584 Website:www.taylorisd.org TISD PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT Community Services/Elections/ Communication Coordinator: Tim Crow Address: 3101 N. Main, Suite 104, Taylor Phone: (512) 365-1391 ext. 1058 Fax: (512) 365-3800 TISD CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT Sodexo Food Service Director Chef: Edward Kotar Secretary: Trini Delgado Child Nutrition Assistant: Angelica Cazalas Phone: (512) 365-1391 GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION Website: www.taylorisd.org TH JOHNSON ELEMENTARY Early childhood, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten 3100 Duck Lane, Taylor Principal: Jenni Cork Phone: (352) 2275 and (512) 365-7114 Enrollment: 427

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Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Taylor ISD Athletics (512) 352-6326 Athletic Director: Robert Little rlittle@taylorisd.org Girls Athletic Coordinator: Shelli Cobb shellih@taylorisd.org Athletic Director Secretary: Jonica Taylor jonicataylor@taylorisd.org Taylor ISD Band/Color Guard Band Director: David Motl dmotl@taylorisd.org Color Guard: Marcie Svatek msvatek@taylorisd.org Academic Decathlon Director: Vickie Rowe vrowe@taylorisd.org (512) 352-6326 x6031 TAYLOR OPPORTUNITY CENTER (Multiple campus pods) 300 W. 9th St., Taylor Associate Principal: Ron Roth Phone: (512) 365-8089 Fax: (512) 365-1058 Enrollment: 4404 LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (Ninth through 12th grades) Website: lechs.taylorisd.org 516 N. Main, Taylor Principal: Ron Roth Phone: (512) 352-9596 Fax: (512) 365-148652- 5849 Enrollment: 165 Legacy Early College High School offers select students the opportunity to earn an Associate’s Degree while also earning a high school diploma.

EAST WILLIAMSON COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER (EWCHEC) 516 N. Main St., Taylor Phone: (512) 365-7242 Web site: www.templejc.edu/ Centers/EWCHEC/Taylor Programs offered include associate of arts and associate of applied science degrees; certificates in programs for

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Temple College at Taylor’s Vocational Nursing Program has received full approval accreditation status with a commendation by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

Private Schools ••••••••••••••••••• ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL 520 Washburn St., Taylor Principal: Dr. Barbara Gibson Phone: (512) 352-2313 or (512) 365-1431 Website: www.stmarytaylor.org St. Mary’s Catholic School provides a Catholic education for students in grades Pre-K through eight St. Mary’s was founded

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The school is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department.

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Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center President & CEO: Tia Rae Stone Administrative Assistant: Joanne Braley Board of Directors Sam Dowdy S & D Plumbing, Owner Jordan Grier Taylor Compress, General Manager Tim Tarbell Baylor Scott & White - Taylor, TX Julie Downs Julie Downs, Realtor, Owner Carol Ray Electric Reliability Council of Texas Mark Nibbelink McCrory Timmerman Building Denise Solbach City National Bank of Taylor Diana Phillips Diana Phillips, Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Nancci Phillips-Burgess Paul Herrera Sirloin Stockade Jason Hennington Taylor Press Theresa Pore Theresa Pore, Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Owner Duane Sivik New York Life Ins. / Duane Sivik, Agent Jennifer Patschke Taylor ISD, Director of Federal Programs 1519 N. Main St., Taylor Email: info@taylorchamber.org Phone: (512) 352-6364 www.taylorchamber.org

Taylor Economic Development Corporation President & CEO: Mark Thomas Program Manager: Regina Carlson PO Box 975 / 112 West 2nd St., Suite 203 Taylor, Texas 76574 p. (512) 352-4321 f. (512) 352-3252 www.tayloredc.org

Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center represents a thriving, progressive community nestled in Williamson County, one of the fastest growing areas in the country. The Chamber offers members networking opportunities, entrepreneurship promotion, and programs designed to educate business owners in ways to make their businesses stronger.

Taylor has small town values united with big time ideas.

The Chamber gives monthly awards for customer service and businesses that contribute in extraordinary ways to the Chamber and the community.

On the Chamber’s calendar each year are Trades Days in February, Business Expo in September, a Gala social in June and a community awards banquet in January.

In addition to that, the Chamber is actively involved in Taylor Works, a workforce development project.

Taylor Economic Development Corporation The Taylor Economic Development Corporation serves as the catalyst to build wealth for Taylor, Texas. This is achieved via an active Business Retention and Expansion program, an aggressive Industry Recruitment program and an involved Entrepreneurial Development program partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Temple College. Success is measured by job creation and retention, industry expansion and relocation, tax base increase and small business startup in Taylor.

The TEDC also provides site-selection assistance to commercial ventures seeking to relocate to Taylor, as well as information and applications for federal, state and local financial incentives. It also monitors and TEDC Board members are Chairman Kelly Cmerek, 1st Vice Chairman Joe Burgess, Betty Day, Treasurer Clark Jackson, and Dwayne Ariola Your Guide to Eastern Williamson County • 33

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1519 N. Main St. www.taylorchamber.org 512-352-6364 info@taylorchamber.org

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Church Information ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Assembly of God 1400 W. Seventh St. Taylor 512-352-6133 FAITH BAPTIST 605 W. Sixth Taylor FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF JONAH Meets at Jonah Community Center Hwy 29 & CR 126 FIRST BAPTIST 701 Davis St. Taylor 512-352-3144 www.fbctaylor.org THE FIRST BAPTIST 300 N. Robinson St. Taylor 512-365-9000 FIRST BAPTIST 36 • FYI 2019

301 E. Mesquite Granger 512-859-1389 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 100 Sydney Blvd.

Thorndale 512-898-2529 FIRST SHILOH BAPTIST 100 County Rd. 481 Thrall GOD’S WAY CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH 1101 West Second St. Taylor 512-560-3938 www.gwcbctw.org HUTTO BAPTIST 6655 Hwy 79 Hutto 512-759-2395 MEMORIAL BAPTIST 340 W. Lake Dr.

Taylor 512-352-5988 MT. CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST 602 Symes St. Taylor 512-352-3838 MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH 213 E. Taylor St. Taylor 512-898-4034 MT. ZION BAPTIST 104 E. Church St. Thrall ZION CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 612 E. Walnut St. Taylor 512-365-5618 SAN GABRIEL BAPTIST 263 CR 421A San Gabriel

907 W. Lake Dr. Taylor 512-352-2593 www.fumcaylor.org

CATHOLIC - OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE 113 Dickey St. Taylor 512-365-2380 www.ologtaylor.org

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 6740 FM 112, Noack

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Washburn St. Taylor 512-365-2175

HUTTO LUTHERAN 402 Church St. Hutto 512-846-2064

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 2500 Limmer Loop Hutto 512-759-3712 www.stpatrickhutto.org

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 411 CR 401 Taylor 512-365-9494

HUTTO DISCOVERY UNITED METHODIST 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd Hutto 512-846-1707 www.huttodiscovery.org

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN 3101 CR 417 Taylor 512-365-6155

PLEASANT RETREAT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 852 CR 458 Thorndale 512-791-6376

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN 409 S. Main St. Thrall 512-898-2587 / 512-898-2136

TENTH STREET UNITED METHODIST 410 W. Tenth St. Taylor 512-352-2244

CHURCH OF CHRIST 2702 N. Main St. Taylor 512-352-6444 CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 515 Simon St. Taylor 512-352-1333

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS 2703 Medical Pkwy Taylor

WHOLE TRUTH C.O.G.I.C. 800 E. Rio Grande Taylor 512-508-8714

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 401 W. Seventh St. Taylor 512-352-2327 www.stpaul.com

SALVATION & PRAISE TABERNACLE COGIC 419 Vernon St. Taylor 512-352-6179

TRINITY LUTHERAN 3505 N. Main Taylor 512-352-6958 www.trinity-taylor.org

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST - NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 206 Farley St. / 113 East St. (Office) Hutto 512-759-2665 www.newhopehutto.org

ZION LUTHERAN Co. Road 425 Sandoval 512-352-6574

NORTHVIEW CHRISTIAN 2900 N. Main St Taylor 512-365-5611 OASIS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 121 E. Second Street Taylor 512-966-5470 UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH 603 Talbot St. Taylor 512-352-2753 EPISCOPAL Seventh & Davis Taylor 512-352-2330

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 101 N. Third St. Thorndale 512-898-5455 www.stpauthorndale.com ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH 314 N. Sixth St. Thorndale 512-898-5152 METHODIST - ALLEN CHAPEL AME 516 Elliot St. Taylor 512-352-3945 FIRST UNITED METHODIST TAYLOR

FIRST UNITED METHODIST GRANGER 201 S. Granger St. Granger

THRALL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 204 Shelton Street Thrall 512-352-2244 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS 2800 N. Drive Taylor 512-352-3788 PENTECOSTAL - ANOINTED TEMPLE APF 704 E. Third St. Taylor REVELATION OF CHRIST CHURCH 608 Howard St. Taylor 512-818-0993 JERUSALEM PENTECOSTAL 908 E. Walnut St. Taylor NEW LIFE OF TAYLOR UNITED PENTECOSTAL 5300 N. Main Taylor 512-259-7271 IGLESIA PENTECOSTES SINAI 419 Vernon St. Taylor 512-269-2854 Your Guide to Eastern Williamson County • 37

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 114 W. Sixth St. Taylor 512-352-3570 MOMENTS FOR MEDITATION Coupland 512-856-2754

OF GOD FELLOWSHIP 901 E. Walnut St. Taylor 1-888-790-2970 ROCK OF SALVATION CHURCH 215 South Doak St. Taylor 446-9089

HARVESTING MINISTRIES, INC. 1301 West Second St. Bldg. B. Taylor

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST ST. PETER’S CHURCH OF COUPLAND UCC 108 Wathen St. Coupland 512-856-2433 UNITY OF THE BRETHREN 710 Sloan St. Taylor 512-352-6423 CHRIST FELLOWSHIP 1517 McLain St. Taylor 512-352-7531 COWBOY CHURCH IN THRALL 230 E. Hwy 79

CROSSPOINTE COMMUNITY CHURCH 4110 CR 366 Taylor 512-365-0857

LA HERMOSA CHURCH OF HUTTO 123 Front St. Hutto

SOUTH LOOP CHURCH OF CHRIST South Loop/Hwy. 7 512-352-6060

MESSIAH WORSHIP CENTER 705 Wilson St. Taylor NEW LIFE OF TAYLOR 5300 N. Main St. Taylor www.newlifeoftaylor.com 512-269-7271 NEW TESTAMENT HOLINESS 211 Gym St. Taylor 512-352-5170 RESTORATION HOUSE

TOWNWEST CHURCH 1616 Granger Rd. Taylor 512-352-2423 TRUE VINE CHURCH 204 Washburn (512) 569-1138 www.truevineministryhotmail.com YEGUA CREEK EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 1200 CR 466 Elgin (512) 281-2500

St. Paul Lutheran Church And Child Development Center

Walk With Us As Disciples of Christ | Rev. Dr. George Qualley, Pastor Sharing Gods Love | Activities For Every Age | Academic – Spiritual – Social

401 West Seventh Street - Taylor, Texas

Church Ministry Program Sunday Worship 9:15 am Brunch After Worship

Child Development Center Infants – 5th Grade Quality Care & Education

Sunday School 9:45 am

6:15 AM– 6:00 PM - All Year

Youth Ministry Grades 2 – 12

Preschool and Pre K 3&4

Summer Vacation Bible School

Before and After School Care

Senior Ministry

Summer Fun Program

Scout Troop 167 Since 1928 512-352-2327 stpauloffice@austin.twcbc.com www.stpaultaylor.com

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512-352-2773 stpaulcdc@austin.rr.com www.stpaultaylorcdc.com

City of Hutto History ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Hutto was established in 1876 when officials from the International and Great Northern Railroad purchased five acres of land from James Emory Hutto for a designated station shop. That stop would help launch the town later named for Hutto, who would become the town’s first postmaster when the post office opened in 1877.

Hutto has undergone a major transformation process over the past decade from a small rural Central Texas town of only 1,250 to one of Austin’s fastest growing suburbs, now with more than 20,000 residents.

Hutto has marked 100-years-plus since its incorporation on July 17, 1911.

In what is now the eighth year into their second century, the community is beginning another exciting chapter of its history!

The historic opening for the city’s first community college and undergraduate university underscored a commit-

ment to higher education and hands-on job training. The new 57 acre East Williamson County Higher Education campus is home to Texas State Technical College, Temple College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas. It opens for its second school year in the fall.

In January 2014, a 27,000 square foot YMCA opened to increase recreational opportunities for Hutto families.

Numerous roadways have been completed coupled with new infrastructure along SH 130, opening up avenues for commercial development all over town.

During the 1890s, the community prospered as cotton production was booming and a number of gins opened in the surrounding area. By 1898, Hutto was bustling and had grown to support six churches, a hotel, a school, livery stable, bank, photography gallery, newspaper, lumberyard and more than 20 stores.

Officially incorporated in 1911, W.D. Holman served as Hutto’s first mayor.

Cotton remained king until 1929 when the stock market collapsed and the Great Depression ensued. After reaching a peak population of about 900 in 1928,

the Great Depression took its toll with Hutto’s population dropping to about 400 in the 1960s. Hutto never fully recovered its former glory until recent years.

Influenced by construction of SH 130 through Hutto, it is now becoming a popular Austin suburb with many young families calling Hutto home.

The 1990 census reported a population in Hutto of about 620 people, but by 2000, that number had more than doubled to 1,250. In the past decade, the city’s population skyrocketed and Hutto was one of the fast growing communities in the state, reaching a population of 14,968 according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. Residential growth in Hutto experienced a notable increase in 2012. Recently estimated numbers put Hutto’s population at just over 20,000.

Commercial growth is also on the rise.

Hutto’s growth, related to quality, affordable housing, reputable public schools, the new college and convenient location along the State Highway 130 Central Texas turnpike system, ensures the community will also be a hub for future growth.

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City of Hutto •••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Terri.Grimm@HuttoTX.gov

City Manager: Odis Jones Phone: (512) 759-4030 Email: odis.jones@huttotx.gov

HUTTO CITY HALL 500 W. Live Oak St. Phone: 512-846-2640 Fax: 512-759-5962 Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday The city is governed by an elected mayor and six-member city council: Mayor: Doug Gaul Phone: (512) 759-4034 Email: Doug.Gaul@HuttoTx.gov

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Director of Economic Development: Jessica Bullock, AICP 401 W Front St. | Hutto, TX | 78634 O: 512-759-4012 Email: Jessica.Bullock@HuttoTX.gov

Place 1 - Scott Rose scott.rose@huttotx.gov

HUTTO FIRE RESCUE Williamson County ESD #3 Fire Chief: Scott D. Kerwood Address: 501 Exchange Blvd., Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-2616 Fax: (512) 846-1946 Web: www.huttofirerescue.org Hutto Fire Rescue operates separately from the city as an Emergency Services District. It is a combination paid/volunteer department will 11 full-time employees, about 20 parttime employees and 15 volunteers.

The department is staffed 24 hours

Place 2 - Tom Hines (Mayor Pro-tem) Tom.Hines@HuttoTX.gov Place 3 - Mike Snyder Mike.Snyder@HuttoTX.gov Place 4 - Peter Gordon Peter.Gordon@HuttoTX.gov Place 5 - Patti Turner Patti.Turner@HuttoTX.gov Place 6 - Terri Grimm

POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief: Paul Hall Phone: (512) 759-5978

a day, 365 days a year with six firefighters on duty at all times.

Hutto Fire Rescue serves a 63 square mile coverage area that includes areas outside the city limits.

Firefighters are equipped and trained to help in fire and rescue situations, as well as emergency medical calls.

Williamson County Emergency Services also staffs a paramedic ambulance that is located at the Hutto fire station.

HUTTO PARKS AND RECREATION Address: 306 E. Live Oak, Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-4000 Fax: (512) 759-4001 HUTTO PUBLIC LIBRARY Library: Lisa Riggs Address: 205 West Street, Hutto, TX 78634 Website: www.huttotx.gov Phone: (512) 759-4008 Mon., Wed., Fri.: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Tues., Thur.: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Director of Development Services:

Family Owned Since 1960

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Helen Ramirez Address: 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-5961 Fax: (512) 759-5962 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Fax: (512) 846-2653 Email: Finance@HuttoTx.gov The Finance Department plans and directs the city’s financial activities.

GENERAL SERVICES Address: 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-4049 Fax: (512) 846-2653 The General Services Department provides decision support and functional services to the city organization.

MUNICIPAL COURT Address: 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-1011 Fax: (512) 846-2653 Email: MunicipalCourt@HuttoTx.gov The Municipal Court Division is responsible for the judicial processing of Class C misdemeanors that originate from traffic citations, citizen complaints, code violations, and misdemeanor

arrests, occurring within the city limits.

Case processing is predetermined by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Code of Judicial Conduct.

PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Director: Stella Gonzales stella.gonzales@huttotx.gov Address: 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-4016 The Public Works Department manages the water supply and distribution system, wastewater system, streets, drainage and sidewalks of the City.

Address: 122 East St., Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 749-4400

Chamber

••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Web: www.huttochamber.com accounts@huttochamber.com Growing a small local chamber formed in 1986 to one with more than 330 members from the four corners and beyond, the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce membership represents

businesses through the area.

The Chamber hosts a number of monthly meetings, including Networking after Hours, Chamber luncheons, the Mayor’s Networking Breakfast, business seminars and special events, including an annual festival, Olde Tyme Days, held in October and the Crawfish Boil held in the spring.

Hutto Leadership Academy (HLA) is a year-long educational program hosted by the Chamber designated to develop an awareness of the Hutto community and Williamson County while providing effective leadership training.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Board Chair: Tanya Clawson with ACDI Past Board Chair: James Guzman with Christian Brothers Automotive Secretary: Reb Burgert with H-E-B Hutto Other Members: Lisa Koen with YMCA Hutto Brenda Renfrew with Gaston & Scheehan Realty

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Hutto ISD ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• HUTTO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT www.hipponation.org Address: 200 College Street, Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-3771 Fax: (512) 759-4797 BOARD OF TRUSTEES President: Connie Gooding connie.gooding@huttoisd.net Vice-President: Bllie Logiudice billie.logiudice@huttoisd.net Secretary: Morgan Hubbard morgan.hubbard@huttoisd.net Phillip Boutwell phillip.boutwell@huttoisd.net Terrence Owens terrence.owens@huttoisd.net Scott Feller

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scott.feller@huttoisd.net Edgar Padilla edgar.padilla@huttoisd.net ADMINISTRATION Superintendent: Dr. Celina Estrada Thomas Phone: (512) 759-3771 ext. 1002 Email: Celina.EstradaThomas@ huttoisd.net Assistant Superintendents: • Dr. Robert Sormani Phone: (512) 759-3771 ext. 1004 Email: Robert.Sormani@huttoisd.net • Lisa Patterson Phone: (512) 759-3771 ext. 1016 Email: Lisa.Patterson@huttoisd.net Public Information Officer: Todd Robison, pio@huttoisd.net SNAPSHOT: Location: Seven miles east of IH 35 on Highway 79.

Serving: Hutto (78634 and 78660) and portions of Georgetown (78626), Round Rock (78664, 78665) and

Taylor (76574).

Community: Rapidly growing community of more than 20,000 with a rich tradition of school support. *All info as of Snapshot (Oct. 2017) SCHOOLS: • 6 Elementary Campuses PK-5 grade • 2 Middle School Campuses 6-8 grade • 1 High School Campus 9-12 grade • 1 Alternative Campus *All info as of Snapshot (Oct. 2017) ENROLLMENT: Total number of students: 7,238 African American: 12.37% Hispanic: 44.06% Caucasian: 37.00% Asian: 1.13% Economically Disadvantaged: 38.01% English Language Learners: 10.03% Bilingual Education: 7.36% Career and Technology: 24.83% Gifted and Talented: 4.50% Special Education: 12.43% Military Connected: 1.88% *All info as of Snapshot (Oct. 2017) CLASS SIZE INFORMATION: Elementary

Kindergarten: 502 (6.94% of total enrollment) Grade 1: 561 (7.75%) Grade 2: 523 (7.23%) Grade 3: 586 (8.10%) Grade 4: 609 (8.41%) Grade 5: 538 (7.43%) Secondary Grade 6: 570 (7.88%) Grade 7: 582 (8.04%) Grade 8: 541 (7.47%) Grade 9: 583 (8.05%) Grade 10: 483 (6.67%) Grade 11: 486 (6.71%) Grade 12: 438 (6.05%) *All info as of Snapshot (Oct. 2017) DEMOGRAPHICS Male: 3,725 (51.46%) Female: 3,513 (48.54%) *All info as of Snapshot (Oct. 2017) BENJAMIN DOC KERLEY ELEMENTARY (Opens in the 2019-2020 school year) Principal: Kyle Ruggirello Address: 800 Hayburn Ln. Phone: (512) 759-3371 https://www.hipponation.org/kes

Fax: (512) 759-5401 http://njes.hipponation.org/

RAY ELEMENTARY (Grades Pre-K to 5) Assistant Principal: Victor Juarez Saucedo Address: 225 Swindoll Lane, Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-5450 Fax: (512) 759-5451 http://res.hipponation.org/

VETERANS HILL ELEMENTARY (Grades Pre-K-5) Principal: Misty Patureau Address: 555 Limmer Loop, Round Rock, TX 78665 Phone: (512) 759-3030 Fax: (512) 759-3980 http://vhes.hipponation.org/

HUTTO MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8) Principal: Jason McAuliffe Address: 1005 Exchange Blvd., Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-4541 Fax: (512) 759-4753

http://hms.hipponation.org/

FARLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8) Principal: Mark Willoughby Address: 303 CR 137, Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-2050 Fax: (512) 759-2033 http://fms.hipponation.org/

HUTTO HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) Principal: Roy (Chris) Christian Address: Chris Kelly Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-4700 Fax: (512) 759-4757 Mascot: Hippo http://hhs.hipponation.org/

EAST WILLIAMSON COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER www.ewchec.net Address: 1600 Innovation Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-5900 Fax: (512) 759-5616 Email: ewchec-hutto@templejc.edu

COTTONWOOD CREEK ELEMENTARY (Grades Pre-K to 4) Principal: Linda Pachicano Address: 3160 Limmer Loop, Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-5430 Fax: (512) 759-5431 http://cce.hipponation.org/

HUTTO ELEMENTARY (Grades Pre-K to 5) Principal: Gaye Rosser Address: 100 Mager Lane, Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-2094 Fax: (512) 759-4778 http://hes.hipponation.org/ HOWARD NORMAN ELEMENTARY (Grades Pre-K to 5) Principal: Greg Nestle Address: 1101 Llano River Trail, Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-5480 http://hnes.hipponation.org/

NADINE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY (Grades Pre-K to 4) Principal: Linda Almquist Address: 480 Carl Stern Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Phone: (512) 759-5400 Your Guide to Eastern Williamson County • 43

City of Thrall History ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Founded in 1876 as a railroad town, Thrall was first called Stiles Switch after the Stiles family, which owned a ranch at the site. A combination post office/ general store opened in Thrall in 1901, and it was that same year that the town was renamed. Held in great esteem by the Stiles family, Methodist minister and historian Homer S. Thrall provided the inspiration for the community’s new name.

The town was incorporated in 1915, the same year an oil boom increased the population from 25 to 3,000. By 1920, the oil boom had leveled off and the population of the town had fallen to 272.

Thrall steadily increased in population for several years, leveling off in 1952 with 584 people. In 2000, the population was 710, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Once again, Thrall’s numbers are increasing. In 2010, about 839 residents called Thrall home, according to the 2010 Census. This time, the impetus is not oil or wealth but quality of life. More and more 44 • FYI 2019

residents are seeking solace in small, rural Central Texas towns in an effort to get away from the hustle and bustle of cities with large populations.

City of Thrall

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• City Hall: 104 N. Main St., Thrall (512) 898-5306 Thrall has a mayor/commission form of government.

Mayor: Troy Marx City Secretary: Melissa Perry Commission members: Nicole Walla and J. “Scooter” Dubec UTILITIES Water, sewage and trash collection are handled through the city. For information, contact Thrall City Hall, 104 S. Main St., (512) 898-5306.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Police Department Duties include law enforcement, crime prevention and community policing in the

city limits of Thrall. The department also does a variety of community service initiatives, including property registration.

Chief Whitney Whitworth leads the department.

The police department phone number is (512) 898-5407 or for assistance, call (512) 898-5306. Located at 102. Main St. Fire Department The all-volunteer Thrall Fire Department covers 75 square miles.

The jurisdiction ranges from Granger Dam to the county line in the north to Lee County below Beaukiss and Shiloh.

Duties are firefighting, helping at vehicle wrecks and medical assists to Williamson County EMS. Chief Mark Moellenberg leads the department and Randy Carroll is assistant chief.

Community programs include Fire Prevention Month in October, educating children with the smoke house during Thrall Harvest Festival and the Christmas Parade.

To contact the department, call (512) 898-5150 or visit their website www.thrallvfd.org.

EDUCATION — THRALL Board of Education: Bryan Holubec – President Mat Poling – Vice President Rodrigo Reyes – Secretary Sonny Chandler Brian Drummond Chris Meyer Wesley West Superintendent: Tommy Hooker Email: thooker@thrallisd.org • 201 S. Bounds St., Thrall • (512) 898-0062 • Fax: (512) 898-5349 • www.thrallisd.com DISTRICT INFORMATION • Total enrollment 697 • Ethnic distribution: 65.9 percent white; 3.8 percent African American, 26 percent Hispanic • Average class size: 18 students • Staff: 95 • Professional staff: 52 (teachers, support staff, administrators) • Aides, Auxiliary staff: 23.2 • Average graduating class: 45 to 50 students • Taxable value of property in the dis-

trict: $173,469,004 • Local tax revenue: $1,749,166 • State revenue: $3,497,598 District boundaries: Boundaries are the San Gabriel River on the west and CR 619 to the south.

Transfer policies: Students who live outside of Thrall ISD may attend Thrall schools. There is no transfer fee, but the transfer has to be approved by the superintendent.

District-wide programs: Special education, English as a second language, gifted and talented, the migrant student program and more.

CAMPUSES Thrall ISD opened a new high school campus last year. The enrollment and performance information that follows is taken from the Texas Education Agency’s Academic Excellence Indicator System performance reports.

THRALL ELEMENTARY (Pre-k through 5) Principal: Sherri Maruska Address: 201 S. Bounds St., Thrall Phone: (512) 898-5293

Website: www.thrallisd.com Enrollment: 268 students *Renovations and classrooms are currently being added to the elementary school* THRALL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Sixth through eighth grades) Principal: Kimberly Luton Address: 201 S. Bounds St., Thrall, TX 76578 Phone: (512) 898-5193 Enrollment: 213 Website: www.thrallisd.com THRALL HIGH SCHOOL (Ninth through 12th grade) Principal: Travis Dube Address: 601 S. Bounds St., Thrall Phone: (512) 898-5193 Website: www.thrallisd.com Enrollment: 216 DEMOGRAPHICS Most Thrall residents work in public administration, retail trade, manufacturing and construction.

The estimated median family income was just under $36,832 as of 2009, according to www.city-data.com.

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City of Coupland History

City of Coupland

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Located on SH 95 between Elgin and Taylor, Coupland traces its origins to 1887, when the town was established and lots were sold as the Bastrop and Taylor Railway was under construction. Coupland was named for Major Theodore van Buren Coupland, who settled in the area at that time.

The post office opened in 1889, with John Goetz as postmaster.

By 1900, the town was a prosperous meeting place for the Swedish, German and Swiss farmers who had settled in the surrounding area.

Today, Coupland is home to the Old Coupland Inn and Dance Hall, a post office, gas station and several small businesses. The population of the community was 1,290 at the 2010 census.

Telephone: 512-557-8159 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 11:30 AM. Mailing Address: City of Coupland PO Box 581 Coupland, Texas 78615-0581

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COUPLAND CITY COUNCIL Mayor: Jack Piper Mayor Pro-Tem: Barbara Piper City Secretary: Laverne Rohlack Aldermen: John Roulston-Bates, Sarah Torluemke, Susan Garry and Karen Marosko COUPLAND CIVIC ORGANIZATION The CCO meets the last Monday of every month, except during the summer months of June, July and

August, at St. Peter’s Church of Coupland. In addition to monthly meetings, the CCO hosts block parties, clean-up days and similar events for members of the community.

Another active group in the Coupland area that works with CCO is the Blackland Prairie Concerned Citizens Association, a rural neighborhood association organized in 2000 to guide the change from farming communities to suburban rural living.

Board of Directors: President: Susan Schmidt Secretary: Lloyd Langston Treasurer: Mike Schneider Asst. Treasurer: Becky Sutton Judy Downing Jonathan Jones Barbara Piper Ruby Wabbel Susan Garry A focal point of the community is St. Peter’s Church of Coupland, 108

Wathen. The CCO meets at the church, which also has dinners frequently throughout the year to keep the community closely connected. Martin Garrison is pastor.

EMERGENCY SERVICES The Williamson County Sheriff ’s Department, based in Georgetown but with deputies in the area, provides law enforcement in the area as the community has no police department.

The Coupland Volunteer Fire Department is a crew of volunteer firefighters, many of whom are paid firefighters in other cities, who offer their services to help the community. The department, which has its building at 410 FM 1466 east of town, and in the near future, the department hopes to have a new station to house all of its vehicles.

Coupland firemen host a chili supper every year to raise funds and is constantly accepting donations to keep up its work.

The department is dispatched by

Taylor’s fire department, and emergency medical services are provided by Williamson County EMS. The fire department is also dispatched in all EMS cases to provide additional manpower if needed.

Precinct 4 Constable Marty Ruble, and his staff serve warrants to most of Eastern Williamson County, including Coupland.

Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Judy Hobbs handles court cases.

EDUCATION Coupland ISD has a kindergarten through eighth grade campus and is home to the Coupland Cowboys.

After eighth grade graduation, students go to Taylor, Thrall or Elgin high schools.

Though the school does not participate in UIL athletics, games are organized with other small schools throughout the region. In grades 6-8, offerings include flag football for boys, volleyball for girls, basketball, track and softball.

Students in grades 6-8 go on one major field trip per semester. Trips

in recent years have included visits to the Texas State Fair, the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, the Houston museums of Medical Science and Natural Science, the Missions of San Antonio, Port Aransas and NASA in Houston.

The enrollment and performance information that follows is taken from the Texas Education Agency’s Academic Excellence Indicator System performance reports, the most recent information available at the time of this publication.

COUPLAND SCHOOL (Grades K-8) Superintendent/Principal: Tammy Brinkman Address: 620 S. Commerce St., Coupland, TX 78615 Phone: (512) 856-2424 Fax: (512) 856-2222 Mascot: Cowboys Athletic Director: Kyle Rinderknecht Website: www.couplandisd.org Enrollment: 106 students Elementary, K-6: 56 Middle school, 6-8: 50 Demographics: Hispanic: 20.2 percent; White: 78.2 percent Economically disadvantaged: 40 percent Professional staff: 16.5 Teachers: 14.5 Professional support: 0.0 Central administration: 2.0 Educational aides: 4.5 Avg. teacher experience: 12.0 years Taxable value of property in the district: $53,071,250 Local tax revenue: $597,408 State, Federal revenue: $601,888

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City of Granger History ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This spring, the Texas House of Representatives honored the Granger ISD with a house resolution honoring the Lions for 127 years as a public school district – part of a year-long celebration of community history.

Granger ISD was founded in 1887 as the Granger Common School District.

More than 150 high schools students, about 25 faculty and staff, as well as school board members and other residents – all dressed in bright purple – filled the House Gallery for the occasion. Among other community members in attendance was Mary Labaj, a 1936 graduate of Granger School.

The celebrations throughout the 2012-13 school year included special events at sports events through out the school year and culminated with the annual alumni homecoming in May. This year, the 125th anniversary homecoming coincided with the 35th 48 • FYI 2019

annual Lakefest, another community event featuring food booths and arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, a barbecue-cook-off, a parade, a car, truck and motorcycle show, musical performances, horseshoe tournament, a live auction and a Wild West reenactment. The event is named for Granger Lake, formed by a dam on the San Gabriel River and opened to the public in 1981.

The community takes pride in its heritage dating to 1882 when the Houston and San Antonio branches of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad intersected at the site that later became the town.

The town was first named Pollack and later Granger after the Grange association or for John R. Granger, a Civil War veteran.

Granger was an important cotton shipping point. The town’s first newspaper, the Granger Banner, appeared sometime before November 1887. A post office was established in April 1884, and banks, churches and schools followed.

In 1890, Granger had three

churches, a college, a hotel and five gins. The town was incorporated in 1891. By 1900, the population had risen to 841, and it doubled in the next 10 years. By 1910, a combined cotton compress and cottonseed oil mill, an electric light plant, an ice factory and a waterworks were built.

Mark Jones opened the town’s first bank in 1894. In 1912, Granger became the only town in Texas with a population of less than 5,000 that had paved streets.

The Storrs Opera House, built by A.W. Storrs in 1905, hosted traveling shows and even featured the Chicago Opera Company.

Immigrants from Czechoslovakia and Moravia settled in the area and by the early 20th century, Czech culture had become strong and influential in the community. A Czech Protestant church was first organized in Granger in 1880. A Brethren congregation was established in 1892.

A Brethren teacher-training summer school, called Hus Memorial School, was established in Granger in 1914.

It was later moved to Temple.

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CITY HALL •119 E. Davilla St., Granger, TX 76530 •Phone: (512) 859-2755 •Fax: (512) 859-2871 Website: www.grangertx.us •Granger has a mayor/alderman form of government.

Mayor is Trevor Cheatheam and Monica Stojanik serves as mayor pro-tem. Serving as aldermen are Monica Schwitzer, Linda Vrabel, Deborah Carter Todd and Lynn Springfield.

City hall is where billing and city administration is housed.

Christy Cavness Bradshaw is the city administrator, Jeanine Kelm is the city clerk, and Jeri Palmer is in charge of accounts payable.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT •Phone: Contact city hall at (512) 859-2755 •Department Director: Frank Yannotti •Department employees: Perry Butzlaff and Ethan Gehrke COURTS •Municipal court is presided over

by Judge Scott Matthew.

•Court is held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at city hall in Granger. Call (512) 859-2755.

Fire Department Fire chief: James Chervenka Fire marshal: Bobby Belcher 107 S. Granger St., Granger, TX 76530 (512) 859-2755 The Granger Volunteer Fire Department performs firefighting, fire protection, first responder duties and vehicle accident response in Granger and the surrounding rural area.

The department covers an area that reaches half way to Weir, north to FM 972, east to San Gabriel and south to FM 1331 and SH 29.

EDUCATION – GRANGER ISD Board of Education President: Tommy Filla Vice President: Timmy Tidwell Secretary: Sandra Carpenter Other Members: Mark Harwell Chelsy Ellison Scott Murrah Daryl Stefek Superintendent: Randy Willis rwillis@granger.txed.net SCHOOL INFORMATION 300 N. Colorado, Granger, TX 76530 (512) 859-2613 (512) 859-2446 www.grangerisd.net Granger Independent School District is a public school district established in 1887. The

district serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students and is a “Recognized” academic district by the Texas Education Agency. Granger High School is classified as 1-A by the University Interscholastic League.

District boundaries: The district lies totally within Williamson County, north of the San Gabriel River. The eastern boundary is the eastern edge of the county.

Granger School (Grades pre-k through 12) Principal: Mike Abbott Assistant principal: Tara Stephens 300 N. Colorado, Granger, TX 76530 (512) 859-2173 Mascot: Lion Enrollment: Total students: 447 RECREATION Granger’s City Park is located at 205 E. Davilla St. The park is open to the public, but to book space for an event, call city hall at (512) 859-2755.

Granger is about eight miles from Granger Lake, which offers camping, hiking, biking, fishing and other water sports.

DEMOGRAPHICS •(Census 2010 data) •Population: 1,419 •Median age: 39.1 •Male/female: 50.7 percent/ 49.3 percent

EMERGENCY SERVICES Police Department Police Chief: Justin Powell 119 E. Davilla St., Granger, TX 76530 (512) 859-2644 The department is staffed by Sgt. Thomas Thomas, Officer Vicki Donnelly, officer Jason Susan, Detective Randal Glasgow and Sgt. Howard Cruse.

The Granger Police Department performs community policing and crime prevention within Granger city limits.

Community programs include Operation ID, where people can engrave their valuables with her driver’s license, and the department is currently trying to start a Neighborhood Watch program.

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Do you have children in your home under the age of 5?

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aylor is part of a unique national program that puts an age-appropriate book in every child’s home every month until that child reaches age five.

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library operates through the United Way of Williamson County and is sponsored, in Taylor, by the Taylor Rotary Club. Parton established the program in Tennessee in 1995 and, within 10 years, it had spread to cover the entire state.

In 2000, the program launched across the country and Taylor soon joined.

Each month, each registered child receives a book, addressed to the child, at no cost to the family and regardless of the family’s income.

All it takes is having your child registered. Families can register children born after August 2013 at Naomi Passeman Elementary or at T. H. Johnson Elementary or through the United Way of Williamson County.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ENROLL IN DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY • Your child will receive one free book each month until their 5th birthday.

• One book a month will be mailed to your home for you to keep.

• You will occasionally be sent a survey from United Way asking about your experience with the program.

FOR REGISTRATION INFOR MATION, PLEASE CONTACT: • Naomi Passeman Elementary, (512) 365-2278 • T. H. Johnson Elementary, (512) 352-2275 • United Way of Williamson County, (512) 255-6799 • or jenna@unitedway-wc.org

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From community investments in recreation and advanced technologies to a wide variety of youth programs, Taylor promotes an active contemporary lifestyle.

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