Thrall News

For the past 17 years, Richard Kolbus has planted two acres of sweet corn in Taylor and given much of his crop to friends.

What do tough economic times, rising gas prices and dwindling donations have to with fighting fires? Plenty if you live in a rural area of Texas.

The Stiles Farm Foundation held its 46th Annual Field Day on Tuesday, June 17. The event allows farmers, ranchers, and representatives within the agricultural industry to meet and share both ideas and best ...

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

Body is found in Lake Travis Officials are investigating the death of a 63-year-old woman whose body was found Monday afternoon in Lake Travis near Volente. via Austin American Statesman

From the City of Taylor: Due to an unforeseen drop in water pressure in areas of Taylor, Texas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Taylor public water system to notify all ... via Austin American Statesman

People in the eastern Williamson County communities of Thrall, Moack, and Taylor are being warned Sunday night to boil their water. via KEYE-TV Austin

Heads Up!!!! New e- mail address! Be sure and make the change as Total Access is "Totally" gone. via Thorndale Champion

“I'm happy that he did come down and bring his family”

Bay City ISD trustees named Keith Brown as the lone finalist for the superintendent position in an executive meeting Monday night. via The Daily Tribune

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

“There is too much data behind the scenes.”

People share views on school expansion plan In order to accommodate steady growth in the district, the Taylor ISD is considering an expansion plan that calls for construction of a new high school and ... via Taylor Daily Press

The 2007 Western Days parade may have been the last if Elgin area citizens do not step up to volunteer or help underwrite the popular event. via The Elgin Courier

“Id like to count on it, but I'm not counting on it”

Watching what happens to small businesses in Hutto could provide a clue to what will happen to the national economy. via KVUE.com

“We really do have moms coming and asking for it.”

Wreck leaves one dead, one injured One man is dead and another was critically injured after a Sunday morning wreck on U.S. 79 in Williamson County. via Austin American-Statesman

One man is dead and another is in fair condition after a car accident on U.S. 79 near Thrall Sunday morning. via Taylor Daily Press

Officials are on the scene of an accident near Taylor where someone could be pinned in a vehicle. via Austin American Statesman

“It is just so good to see so many people willing to help”

The end of 2007 is a fiery one, as many prepare to welcome the New Year with a bang. via KVUE.com

Thrall Middle School won the 2007-2008 District University Interscholastic League Meet held in Milano on Dec. via Taylor Daily Press

“We are now seeing the results of the hard work that has gone into this award-winning program”

Williamson County will celebrate the past, present and future of the newly restored 1910 Williamson County Courthouse with a rededication ceremony on Saturday, Dec. via Hill Country News

“With two bond elections going on, you have to respect (that) financially, if both bonds would've passed, taxes would have gone up significantly”

The lawsuit between the county and its landfill operator continues today with a 9 a.m. hearing in District Judge Burt Carnes' court over whether the county attorney's office can withdraw from the case and hand ... via Austin American-Statesman