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Harris talks with Taylor Press Area Editor Jason Hennington April 10 for the latest edition of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington.” Photo by Grace Horvath

Harris: Main Street more than special events

Jan Harris wants people in the city to know that her job as Taylor’s Main Street manager is more than just special events. “It’s a lot more,” Harris said on the most recent edition of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” April 10. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Taylor ISD at-large candidates Jim Buzan (left) and Lisa Baum answered questions during the candidate forum last week. TAYLOR ISD AT-LARGE

Candidates speak to the people

The votes won’t be in until Saturday, May 6, but candidates gave voters reasons to support them last week. The annual candidate forum, hosted by the Taylor Press and the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, was held Tuesday, April 18, at the Taylor Main Street Event Center. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Jim Buzan (left) shakes hands with his opponent Lisa Baum after the candidate forum hosted by the Taylor Press and the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce.

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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’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

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

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

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