He was born Oct. 21, 1943, in Granger, Texas, to Frank and Annie Mokry. He grew up on a farm with six brothers and a sister where they often evaded the truant officer, starting school in October after crops had been harvested. During his high school years, he attended local dances and it was at one of these he met and fell in love with his wife, …

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She was born at home in Holland, Texas, June 25, 1927. Her parents were Julius Guenzel and Anna Merkord Guenzel, first-generation U.S. citizens. She was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bartlett and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in New Bern. She graduated from Thrall High School in 1944. Lena met and married Emanuel “Buster” Lantzsch in January 1945, a few months before ...

Dec 8, 2024 · She was born July 11, 1947, to the late John and Germilla Pavlasek. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Taylor, Texas. She received her associate degree in business from Temple College. She married her forever love, Larry Joe Cavanaugh, June 15, 1968, and celebrated 55 years of marriage before his death. Irene first entered her financing career as a teller with First State Bank ...

Dec 27, 2024 · A LOOK BACK High-tech meets high-value in data center The year 2024 saw booming high-tech growth while residents still observed rural traditions such as rodeos, with a blending of the old and new mapping a course for the future of eastern Williamson County. Among those projects for the days ahead is the $500 million Project Raptor data center, set for Hutto’s west side, which will combine ...

Sep 28, 2024 · RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS GEORGETOWN — Williamson County Commissioners Court members quietly approved an agreement with developers for the creation of a municipal utility district that could usher in more residential development in north Taylor. Also during their meeting, county leaders heard concerns about a proposed roadway cutting through a family holding, faced questions about a ...

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Dec 8, 2024 · COUPLAND NEWS | Susan Garry Free photos with Santa at Coupland Depot COUPLAND — On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Coupland Civic Organization, St. Peter’s Church of Coupland and the Coupland Volunteer Fire Department will join in a communitywide Christmas celebration with cocoa, cookies and candy canes. At 4:30 p.m., Santa — portrayed by Jonathan Jones — will arrive at the historic Coupland ...

Dec 31, 2024 · 2024: YEAR IN REVIEW Wastewater treatment a big issue for 2025 HUTTO — During 2024, the city played catch-up on infrastructure projects to serve its booming population, in addition to overseeing large industrial developments moving to the area at the same time. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey released on Dec. 12, Hutto grew from an estimated population of ...

Dec 5, 2024 · She was born Jan. 17, 1956, in Abilene, Texas. A community celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m. Jan. 17, 2025, at Hutto Lutheran Church, 402 Church St. in Hutto, on what would have been her 69th birthday.