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Break the silence organizer and survivor Marcus Reese addresses the attendees of the “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run” Saturday, April 15 at Murphy Park. Courtesy photo
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 19, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM
Families visited booths and played games in the park during the community picnic. Photos by Edie Zuvanich
Groups collaborate for fun, awareness
HUTTO – Over 18 of the area’s active non-profit groups showed up at Adam Orgain Park April 15 for the Second Annual Community-Wide Appreciation Picnic The event was billed as a totally free event for the community, hosted by Community In Action Non-Profit Coalition. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM
Hazardous materials route designated
Hazardous materials route designated
HUTTO – The Hutto City Council joined Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown in designating State Hwy. 130 as a Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials route. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
City still dealing with $5.3 million bill for storm cleanup
City still dealing with $5.3 million bill for storm cleanup
NICOLE LESSIN [email protected] So far, it doesn’t look like FEMA will be reimbursing the city any time soon for millions of dollars of unplanned expenditures for Winter Storm Mara, and several projects for this fiscal year are being put on hold temporarily as a result of the cost. At the April 13 meeting, the Taylor City Council approved moving forward with amending this year’s budget to account for the approximately $5.2 million the city has had to shell out for debris removal and other costs associated with storm cleanup. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
TAYLOR UNITES
TAYLOR UNITES
Taylor’s first ever “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run” featured perfect weather, live music, presentations, free food and plenty of giveaways, providing laughter and fun for the whole family. But the event, which was held April 15 in Murphy Park and created to raise awareness about childhood sexual abuse, also caused some participants to trade hugs and even shed a few tears, as they remembered. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Online safety tips for parents
Online safety tips for parents
Sgt. Amy Gonzales, investigator at the Office of the Attorney General, was one of the guest speakers at the “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run” Saturday, April 15 at Murphy Park. Here are some things she recommended. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Hutto City Council candidates participate in a forum hosted by the Hutto Chamber of Commerce. The full video of the forum is available on the Hutto News Facebook page. Photo by Jason Hennington
Council candidates name priorities
HUTTO – The seven candidates running for city council faced off at a forum held by the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, April 11. Questions were gathered from chamber members and Board Chair Drew Hargrove presided over the event. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
HIPPO BITES
HIPPO BITES
Council eyes Emory Farms options HUTTO – The intersection of Emory Farms Avenue, Alliance Boulevard (County Road 165) and Schneider Boulevard was the topic of a recent City Council workshop. The issue centers on a roundabout intended to divert large trucks exiting Western Industries (1050 New Technology Blvd.) from driving through the adjoining neighborhood. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
New library manager brings nationwide experience to Hutto
New library manager brings nationwide experience to Hutto
HUTTO – The city of Hutto has hired a new library manager for the Hutto Public Library, Trudy Williams. She brings over 30 years of professional librarian experience from around the country to Hutto, including over two decades in library management. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
A Magical Spring Affair
A Magical Spring Affair
The Murphy Park Pavillion will be a magical location for the Cinderella’s Closet Magical Spring Affair Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Genealogy Class Thursday, April 20—At 6:30 p.m. Karen Hammel will instruct an Introduction to Genealogy class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Casino Night
Casino Night
Saturday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m., don’t miss your chance for dinner, an open bar and a 20,000-chip cash-in at the Williamson County Child Welfare Board Casino Night fundraiser, Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Local music recording artist Kelly McRae sings the National Anthem at the beginning of the Luminaries on the Square event.
Shining a light to honor and remember
The new Century Club hosted its second annual Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square in Taylor. The event was an opportunity to recognize, honor and remember those who have been impacted by cancer. This was also a fundraiser hosted by the New Century Club for the American Cancer Society. People purchased luminaria bags to decorate for their loved ones. During the lminaria ceremony, the bags had lights in them and a march around the park was led by the longest living cancer survivor. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Naomi Pasemann Elementary Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Tobler (far right) is congratulated on her award by her students. Photo by Tim Crow
Teaching from the heart
Jennifer Tobler has devoted all twenty-two years of her career at Naomi Pasemann Elementary School, teaching first and second grade. Her mother recently retired from education, and she alone inspired Tobler to not only teach, but to teach from the heart. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Hutto Mayor suggests lower speed limits
Hutto Mayor suggests lower speed limits
HUTTO – Citing the fact that many residents come from areas with more restrictive speed limits, Mayor Mike Snyder spoke to Texas Department of Transportation representatives about lowering speed limits on State Highway 79. He suggested new residents used to slower speeds may misjudge how fast traffic is coming at them, leading to crashes. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
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