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Photos by Kendra Maness and Shareeta Fairley
The hunt for fun
Easter weekend was a time to hunt for fun in Taylor. On Saturday, April 8, the city and Frontier Bank hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Heritage Square. With more then 10,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes, the park was filled with families there to hunt eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Renderings of the 50,000 square foot Academy Sports + Outdoors slated for Hutto. Photo source Hutto City Hall
Academy Sports + Outdoors on its way to Hutto
HUTTO – The announcement that Academy Sports + Outdoors will break ground this month on their new location was met with cheers from the audience at the April 6 City Council meeting. Austin Alvis, president of NewQuest Properties, told council that the national chain hopes to open in Townwest Commons no later than next spring. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
New Hippos officially sign with school district
New Hippos officially sign with school district
HUTTO – Signing day is significant for athletes moving on to the next level, but it had a different meaning for some new Hippos. On Friday, March 31, Hutto ISD held a signing day, offering intent to hire letters to seven spring student teachers and one fall student teacher. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Hutto automotive career students Liz Salcedo, Aniya Sifuentes, Xander Vogel and Gabriel Carrero competed in the SkillsUSA state championships in automotive categories. Photo courtesy of Hutto Independent School District
Hutto automotive students win at state
HUTTO – Hutto Automotive Skills Students brought home top prizes from the SkillsUSA State Competition March 30. The competition focuses on excellence in various technical careers. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Dr. Robert Sormani Photo courtesy of Hutto Independent School District
HIPPO BITES
Sormani leaving Hutto for Manor HUTTO – Dr. Robert Sormani, associate superintendent for instruction and innovation at Hutto Independent School District, has been named as the lone finalist in Manor ISD’s search for a new district superintendent. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
One or two inches of compost on existing beds will refresh the soil by adding nutrients, breaking up heavy clay and improving moisture retention. Courtesy photo
Springing forward
Spring planting in central Texas might be the most anticipated time of the year for all gardeners. April is the ideal time to plant summer fruiting plants and seeds. We can plant green beans, beets, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, pumpkins, radishes, squas, and watermelons. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Courtesy photo
Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run this Saturday
This weekend, a newly formed child advocacy organization spearheaded by Taylorites is inviting families to a morning of exercise, giveaways, information booths, live music, kid’s activities and lunch—all completely free of charge And while organizers promise fun for all ages, the point is to address the serious problem of childhood sexual abuse and to provide information on where families can get help and support. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Taylor Rotary Club Meals on Wheels At noon, The Taylor Rotary Club delivers Meals on Wheels the third Thursday of the month out of the Taylor Senior Center, Lone Star Circle of Care, 1301 W. Fourth St. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Taylor Blackland Prairie Days
Taylor Blackland Prairie Days
Saturday, May 6 — From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Taylor celebrate Taylor’s rich cultural heritage hosted by the Czech Melody Masters. The event will feature horticultural speakers and demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, children’s activities and live entertainment. All proceeds go to the Taylor Main Street program for revitalization activities for historic preservation, business promotion and economic development. Contact Main Street Manager Jan Harris at 512-352-3463. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Household Hazardous Waste Event
Household Hazardous Waste Event
On Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Williamson County and Waste Management will host a Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Event at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Cigar Rolling Class
Cigar Rolling Class
Attend a Tampeño Cigar Rolling Class and event with Jorge Rodriguez, CEO of Tampeño Cigars, at Red Cap Cigar Lounge Wednesday, April 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 215 N. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Local bookstores ready for Independent Bookstore Day
Local bookstores ready for Independent Bookstore Day
Taylor’s two bookstores, Curio Mrvosa and Libros Bookmobile will celebrate in the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day. “Independent Bookstore Day is more than a celebration of indie bookstores, it’s a celebration of everything we stand for — community, inclusion, literacy and representation for all — and not just in our town but everywhere indie bookstores are,” said Veronica Soliz Johnson, owner of Libros Bookmobile. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
T. H. Johnson Elementary students and staff celebrate their Teacher of the Year, Lucia Arellano, in a parade around the campus. Arellano is accompanied by her class and by Principal Andy Basche. Photo by Tim Crow
The sparkle in their eyes
Lucia Arellano is T. H. 04/07/2023 09:57 PM
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