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EVENTS CALENDAR
EVENTS CALENDAR
Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/ heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
County JPs to educate community
County JPs to educate community
GEORGETOWN – What does a Justice of the Peace do once they have been elected? What is their role in county government? These questions and more will be answered at the Justice of the Peace Community Forum scheduled for Monday, June 5 at the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office, 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown. At the forum, guests will learn how a Justice of the Peace works with small claims, debt claims, Class C traffic violations, juvenile cases, death inquests, weddings and more. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Memorial Day Sunset Block Party Friday, May 26 — From 6 to 9 p.m., Hutto’s Municipal Government will host Hutto Parks and Recreation for a block party at Fritz Park, 400 Park St. The event will observe a remembrance ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. There will be food trucks, vendors, live music and family-friendly activities. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
CLARIFICATION
CLARIFICATION
A Taylor Press online story May 12 headlined “Legislation could give property owners near Samsung more of a say” referenced an email by Taylor Assistant City Manager Tom Yantis that had some words missing in the last sentence. The sentence should have read: “I would be happy to discuss other properties that are within the city’s intended growth areas and how we could work with you on plans for a housing development in one of those areas.” 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
Student Jacob Johnson, of Pflugerville, chops parsley in a kitchen in Texas State Technical College’s Culinary Arts program at the East Williamson County campus.
Food Allergy Action Month brings awareness to health and safety
05/18/2023 09:20 AM
Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus held its Spring 2023 Commencement on Tuesday, April 25, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock. 
TSTC’s Hutto campus holds spring commencement
05/17/2023 04:59 PM
Both Taylor and Hutto ISD use the badge system to enter doors at schools and administriation offices. A more detailed system is planned for the future in Taylor. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Districts ramping up school safety
On May 5, schools across the country responded to an internet threat that turned out to be a large-scale hoax. Hutto Independent School District was one of the many affected by the threat, and they used their Parent Square app to quickly alert parents about the hoax. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
Low water pressure expected Fridy night
Low water pressure expected Fridy night
Taylor residents on the west side of the city will soon have new water lines serving their area, after a project that will involve a contractor tying into the main water line in the Taylor High Pressure Plain. Residents who live in the area west of State Highway 95 will likely experience low water pressure from 10 p.m. Friday, May 19 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, while the project is being completed. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
Award soiree to offer side cars, Cracker Jacks & old-time rags
Award soiree to offer side cars, Cracker Jacks & old-time rags
Cocktail attire may not be mandatory, but the Taylor Conservation & Heritage Society is inviting the community to get into the year 1910 for an elegant supper in support of historic preservation. Sponsorships and tickets are still available for the society’s first ever awards celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
Attorney Bill Cobb tells landowners that a lawsuit may not be necessary due to a potential state law awaiting the governor’s signature. Phoo by Edie Zuvanich
ETJ OPT-OUT BILL COULD MEAN NO LAWSUIT FOR TAYLOR
Attorneys working with dozens of property owners in a dispute with Taylor over the city’s rules for its extra territorial jurisdiction said a potential new state law could mean a lawsuit won’t be necessary. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
Yellow arrows show the hallway that witnesses said had no video surveillance while ballot boxes were being transported through it. Photo source: True Texas Elections, LLC
Ballot box security questioned
WILCO – Security for voted ballots and memory sticks being stored in the Williamson County Inner Loop Annex, 301 SE Inner Loop, Suite 104, Georgetown, after leaving official polling places has some citizens concerned about the potential for election fraud. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
HIPPO BITES
HIPPO BITES
Run-off timeline HUTTO – On Tuesday, May 16, a special city council meeting was held to swear in the winners of the election for Place 1 and Place 4. Brian Thompson defeated incumbent Robin Sutton and will begin his first term in Place 1. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
TEACHER LONGEVITY STIPEND AMOUNTS APPROVED FOR 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER LONGEVITY STIPEND AMOUNTS APPROVED FOR 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
5 year anniversary (66 teachers) $250.00 10 year anniversary (39 teachers) $500.00 15 year anniversary (19 teachers) $750.00 20 year anniversary (3 teachers) $1,250.00 25 year anniversary (2 teachers) $1,750.00 30 year anniversary (2 teachers) $2,250.00 Every fifth year after 30 (0 teachers) $2,250.00. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
First place color portrait photography by Josiah Poblete, Hutto High School. Photo source, Hutto Independent School District
Technology arts students shine at state
HUTTO – Students in digital media and digital communications studies brought home seven first place medals from the Technology Student Association state competition in April. Hutto High School fielded 46 entries, with 18 being awarded medals for first, second or third place. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
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