Granger News

Entry from July 09, 2008 "Start Here. Get There." is the slogan of Austin Community College, trademarked from 1999.

The branches of the former First State Bank of Granger reopened today under the name First State Bank Central Texas .

Williamson County residents will have the opportunity to learn about local water conservation at a free workshop Tuesday in Georgetown.

Graduating seniors in Taylor, Thrall and Granger picked up their diplomas Friday, culminating 12 years of studies, friendships and school lunches.

Central Texas is guaranteed to have at least three representatives at the state baseball tournament next week as three regional finals this weekend will feature all CenTex match-ups. In Class 1A, Granger and ...

Mexico-United States [1846-48] also called Mexican War , Spanish Guerra de 1847 , or Guerra de Estados Unidos a Mexico Main war between the United States and Mexico stemming from the United States' annexation ... via Encyclopaedia Britannica

Marriage licenses filed in the Angelina County county clerk's office: * Trey A. Granger, 20, and Holli N. Charanza, 19. via The Lufkin Daily News

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for central Williamson County until 8:45 p.m. Friday. via KXAN-TV Austin

“We need to find a way to tap into that market and bring some tax dollars and disposable income into town. Plus we're trying to keep local people here.”

Last call will not get a little later in Taylor. The City Council on Tuesday rejected extending the hours businesses can sell alcoholic beverages. via Austin American Statesman

“Bass have to see to make a living”

Sometimes going fishing really is necessary. Pond owners who hope their pond will support fish also need to harvest those fish. via Country World News

“I think you're asking for too much money”

Safety and site selection dominated questions during the Taylor school district's town hall meeting Thursday night. via Taylor Daily Press

Sul Ross State, which gained national recognition for playing a 59-year-old linebacker last season, hired a new coach Monday. via El Paso Times

Special to The Leader MAURICEVILLE - Each year, Sherry Mallory's Texas History classes at Mauriceville Middle School include a project that results in dozens of model homes. via Orange Leader

“I just kept telling God no, not Mandi, not my baby”

If you've ever been in a car with someone behind the wheel whose been drinking, you're the target audience for a campaign kicking off this week in Williamson County. via News 8 Austin

In 1920, Williamson County was agrarian, Democratic, and dominated by the towns of Taylor and Granger. via The Library

While most attention is focused on the race for president, in Eastern Williamson County there are a number of municipal offices up for grabs this year. via Taylor Daily Press

Marvin and Geraldine Schneider renewed their wedding vows and had a special blessing from Monsignor John A. McCaffrey at St. via Theeagle.com

“School should be a place for them to be built up.”

First principal returns for anniversary Before Thursday, Sister Catherine Fuhrmann had not seen St. via TulsaWorld.com - Local

'I was born in Granger, Texas; population 1,500. It was Ku Klux Klan country. When I was about six years old, my dad had a chain of convenience stores. via Jerusalem Post

“They came in today to obtain our reports, and they are going to file in a federal court ... As far as I'm concerned, it's over for us.”

Union Pacific, county struck deal so cars will not block intersections Granger residents will no longer face a Union Pacific wall separating east and west Granger for weeks at a time, causing frustration among ... via Taylor Daily Press