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CelLink opens manufacturing site in Georgetown

Electric vehicle car part manufacturer CelLink on September 26 opened their Georgetown location.  The factory will produce flexible circuits used in battery storage units and electric vehicles.
From left to right, Florence Education Foundation board members Kim Daniel, Peggy Morse, Dr. Woody Ray, and Angela Gower (end) present a $250 check to Florence Elementary School teacher Sarah Stephens (middle).  Photo courtesy of Peggy Morse.

From left to right, Florence Education Foundation board members Kim Daniel, Peggy Morse, Dr. Woody Ray, and Angela Gower (end) present a $250 check to Florence Elementary School teacher Sarah Stephens (middle). Photo courtesy of Peggy Morse.

Florence Education Foundation awards check to teacher

Florence Independent School District Education Foundation Board members presented Florence Elementary School teacher Sarah Stephens with a $250 check Wednesday morning. Selected by Superintendent Rick Kirkpatrick as part of the Teacher of the Month program, Ms.
Director of Road and Bridge J. Terron Everston, left, answers questions from residents about proposed 2023 road bond projects. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Director of Road and Bridge J. Terron Everston, left, answers questions from residents about proposed 2023 road bond projects. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County hosts first bond information open house

Williamson County residents had an opportunity to learn about and discuss the upcoming county bond election at an open house at the Georgetown Annex off of Wilco Way October 3. Two county bonds will be up to vote in November.
Members of the Taylor community attend the Taylor-area Friend-chip event on September 20 in the Taylor Mansion’s Crystal Ballroom. Courtesy of Samsung.

Members of the Taylor community attend the Taylor-area Friend-chip event on September 20 in the Taylor Mansion’s Crystal Ballroom. Courtesy of Samsung.

Taylor community honored at Samsung event

The Taylor community was recognized by Samaung during the “Friend-chip” event September 20 at the Taylor Mansion.    The tech company hosted two Friend-chip events to recognize and celebrate the dozens of organizations that the company partners with around the Austin area.
Jason Rodriguez looks over features of a limestone cave (one of several) at Pecan Springs Karst Preserve.

Jason Rodriguez looks over features of a limestone cave (one of several) at Pecan Springs Karst Preserve.

1,205-acre nature preserve opens near Jarrell

Hill County Conservancy held its first public event at the Pecan Springs Karst Preserve on National Public Lands Day, September 23. Located five miles west of Jarrell, an estimated 50 people attended the opening.
Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area sets up office at Temple College in Taylor.   Photo courtesy of Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area.

Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area sets up office at Temple College in Taylor. Photo courtesy of Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area.

Workforce office opening in Taylor

Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of a Workforce Solutions office at Temple College in Taylor.
Sharing Santa Rosa are Steve Kliman, parish services coordinator, left; and parishioners Jean Plentl, Deanna Herrera and Elsie and Lynn Parrish.

Sharing Santa Rosa are Steve Kliman, parish services coordinator, left; and parishioners Jean Plentl, Deanna Herrera and Elsie and Lynn Parrish.

Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church and community to celebrate 85 years in Andice

Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic parish in Andice could be called the little parish that could.  Founded during the later years of the Great Depression, Santa Rosa has flourished in good times and pushed through the bad.