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CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
GRAPPLING
GRAPPLING
At the April 27 meeting of the Taylor City Council, Jose Barraza, one of the volunteer coaches at Thunderbird Wrestling Club, which meets at Concept Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 310 N. Main St., said grappling is still alive and well in the city. “We have a wrestling club that has been meeting for a couple of years,” said Barraza, who attended the meeting with his two boys, Vincent, 13 and Adrian, 11. “We grapple. We do folk style wrestling, which is kind of traditional kind of what evolved from Pet Brown, but Pet brown’s style still had submissions, which were dangerous locks. Throughout the years, they were taken out little by little to make the sport safer.” For more information, go to https://thunderbirdwrestling.com. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
Ducks junior Devin Valdez standing in the batter’s box awaiting the pitch. Courtesy photo
Ducks deal out statement win
WALLER – The Taylor Ducks started their playoff journey at Waller High School Thursday, May 4, and only needed five innings to get the job done. The Ducks faced Houston Scarborough in round one and shut them out on their way to an 18-0 victory. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
Taylor Police Chief Henry Fluck presents a federal grant proposal to the Taylor City Council at the regular meeting April 27.
City weighs long-term funding for more first responders
As Taylor expands, the need for additional police and fire personnel is growing as well, and even with potential federal assistance on the horizon, city leaders are still grappling with how to pay for it all. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Hutto schools add weapons tech
Hutto schools add weapons tech
HUTTO – Students at the Ninth Grade Center and Hutto High School will see increased safety measures starting on May 8. Hutto Independent School District has installed walk-through weapons detection systems at those campuses and has been training staff on their use. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
City issues bonds for Megasite roadway
City issues bonds for Megasite roadway
HUTTO – The city has authorized the sale of $12 million in bonds to build a road running through the Hutto Megasite parallel to U.S. 79. The funds are part of the amount approved in the 2018 bond election. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Taylor Rotary Club President Tia Stone (center) presents the Service Award to Jesus Cruz (left) and Abigail Garcia, seniors at Legacy Early College High School in Taylor at the May 1 Rotary Scholars Banquet. Courtesy photos
Time to shine
Student scholars got a chance to shine last Saturday. The Rotary Club of Taylor honored the top 10% of graduates from local high schools and awarded its $6000 Bunnell-Rotary Academic Scholarship to Eva White at the club’s annual scholars’ banquet May 1. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Summit unites Manor, Elgin, Taylor communities
Summit unites Manor, Elgin, Taylor communities
Manor, Elgin and Taylor are three small towns experiencing unprecedented growth, and they are uniting their business communities to get educated about what the future holds. The first ever METT Summit, organized by the three chambers of commerce, will be held from 10 a.m. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Desirae Hendricks Patterson, M.Ed.
HIPPO BITES
New principals named HUTTO – Misty Davis, M.Ed., has been named as Principal of the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) for the 2023-23 school year. She is currently serving as the 7th Grade Assistant Principal at Hutto Middle School. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
The Brushy Creek Amphitheater features an open-air stage just yards from neighboring homes. A noise abatement study recommended moving or enclosing the stage. Photo by Edie Zuvanich.
Amphitheater to re-open for concerts
HUTTO – Windows shook and neighbors complained from as far as 15 miles away last time a major concert was held in Brushy Creek Amphitheater, 1001 County Road 137 at Adam Orgain Park. The date was Jan. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Coupland VFD discusses possible annexation
Coupland VFD discusses possible annexation
COUPLAND – Maranda Cummings, administrative support, reports, “Board meetings are being held in person at the Coupland Fire Station each second Tuesday of the month. The meetings are also available via telephone conferencing. This information is available each month on the meeting notice posted at the Coupland Fire Station, Coupland Post Office, Citizens National Bank in Coupland, Thrall Fire Station, and Thrall Post Office.” 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Soap Making Class Thursday, May 4 — At 9:30 a.m., Cha Warner Tucker will lead a Soap Making class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
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Blackland Prairie Festival, Market Days this weekend
The community is invited to engage and celebrate good times this weekend through the many events lined up for Saturday, May 6. At noon, the Living Hope Church is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Concert with Mexican food at 212 E. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Ruth Diaz and Javier Diaz sing at Heritage Square in Taylor during last year’s National Day of Prayer Photo by Fernando Castro
Youth to lead National Day of Prayer
On Thursday, Taylor will join the nation in calling on a higher power to watch over the country. Oasis Church is hosting the city’s celebration of the National Day of Prayer at 7 p.m. May 4 in Heritage Square. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
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