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HAVING A BALL
HAVING A BALL
On a recent Saturday morning, Taylor Independent School District’s 18-Plus Program student Sarai Curiel was trying on different gowns for prom at Cinderella’s Closet, with her mom and younger brother in tow. “I like this one,” Curiel announced as she emerged from the dressing room, wearing a rhinestone-embellished sleeveless dress with a twirly, knee-length tulle skirt and a radiant smile to match. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Superintendent Devin Padavil highlights Taylor Independent School District achievements and milestones at the March 20 luncheon sponsored by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce. Photos by Nicole Lessin
Padavil talks “State of our Schools”
With Samsung Austin Semiconductor on the city’s literal horizon, Taylor Independent School District is embracing the change — and seeking community partners. “I would like all of us in this room to think of ourselves as shareholders,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil at the March 20 “State of Our Schools” luncheon sponsored by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce held at the event center of Taylor ISD. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Livingston applications due Friday
Livingston applications due Friday
Applications for the Leo Livingston Fund grant are due Friday, March 31, at 5 p.m. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitable endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Police Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough presents the cities racial profiling report results to city council, March 23.
Police release racial profiling report
EDIE ZUVANICH Special to the Press HUTTO – There were no complaints of racial profiling filed against the Hutto Police Department or any of its officers in 2022, which means the department is in full compliance with the Texas Racial Profiling Law. “In response to (Texas Code of Criminal Procedures Article 3.05), we have policies in place in our department that prohibit officers from engaging in racial profiling or stopping or detaining or searching any individual based upon their race, their background, their sexual orientation, religion or anything,” Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough told City Council during their March 23 meeting. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
ROUND ROCK – The Budweiser Clydesdales made a stop in Williamson County this past weekend after performing at EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuits of the Americas in Austin. The horses were spotted resting and getting cleaned up at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, just outside of...
CLYDESDALES GALLOP THROUGH WILCO
. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Signage on the silo sets the tone for the nostalgic Top Notch Burgers restaurant now open.
HIPPO BITES
Top Notch Burgers opens “Alright, alright, alright!” The nostalgic Austin carhop diner made nationally famous for being where Matthew McConaughey’s iconic Dazed and Confused line was first uttered has now opened its location at the Hutto Co-op, 121 Co-op Blvd. The site opened with dine-in service, and car-hop service will be added soon. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Heat loving cannas come in a variety of colors and sizes. Rhizomes can be planted now for spring growth and summer bloom. Pictured is “Cleopatra.”
The big, bold and the beautiful
Hooray! It’s officially Spring and Central Texas gardeners’ favorite planting season. It’s the best time of year to plant fruit and nut trees and we can plant our summer vegetable gardens. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Taylor Middle School’s 2023 NJHS inductees are Payton Burrow, Samuel Cottrell, Nathalie Cruz, Jill Laurence, Tera Mullins, Katalina Neas, Morgan Patschke, Albert Ragland, Samantha Schroeder, Melissa Solis Carbajal and Davian Tellez. Congratulating them are Superintendent Devin Padavil, Pri...
TAYLOR NJHS INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS
Taylor Middle School inducted 11 new members into the National Junior Honor Society during an evening ceremony on March 21. Students are selected for membership based on scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Speakers for the event included Superintendent Devin Padavil and Principal Steven Vigil. Brian Zana is the sponsor. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Candidates on the dais (from left): Robin Sutton, Brian Thompson, Nicole Calderone, Peter Gordon, Dana Wilcott, James Weaver and Marcus Coleman. Photo by EdieZuvanich
Candidates practice civility at forum
HUTTO – Proving that people can have different views and still sit together at a table, all seven candidates for Hutto City Council answered audience questions during the 2023 Hutto Community Watch candidate forum March 25. Although candidates agreed in principal on many questions, following are a few areas where they differed. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
A MAGICAL SPRING AFFAIR
A MAGICAL SPRING AFFAIR
On Saturday, April 22, Cinderella’s Closet will host a free arts and craft fair at 3 p.m. Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Dr. Seventy Texan artisans, craftsmen and chefs will set up a special event featuring arts, crafts, clothing, food, home décor and jewelry. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a silent auction as well. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Food Dudes Fundraising Event
Food Dudes Fundraising Event
Saturday, April 1 starting at 6 p.m., Taylor Educational Enrichment Foundation will host a fundraising event for Taylor Independent School District educators. The event will take place at Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, March 29 — From 9 - 10 a.m. Melissa Gauna and Edward Jones will present a seminar on how to spot red flags of fraudulent encounters, supportive resources and steps attendees can take to protect themselves and loved ones. This event is free and hosted by Taylor’s Chamber of Commerce, 208 N. FM 1660, Hutto. For more, contact Vicki 737-327-4157 or [email protected]. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Hutto Parks and Recreation will have 15,000 eggs for its traditional Easter egg hunt at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, in Fritz Park, 306 E. Live Oak St. in Hutto. The hunt will begin at 3 p.m. sharp for ages three and up, but a sensory-friendly egg hunt will begin at 4 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., childre...
EASTER EGG HUNT
. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
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