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Proposed zones for Pasemann Elementary and Main Street Intermediate Schools to be implemented next fall. Courtesy Taylor Independent School District
TISD board lauds unstacking rollout
As the Taylor Independent School District moves forward with “unstacking” plans for the elementary schools next fall, parents and other community members seem to be taking the upcoming seismic shift in stride, officials said during the Feb. 20th meeting of the board of trustees. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
Student volunteers Mickey Franks and Aliyah Ramon help volunteer Cheney Gamboa and HRC board member Morgan Hubbard serve drive-up customers.
Super turnout for Souper Bowl
HUTTO – Area residents drove through and dined in as volunteers dished up hundreds of servings of soup during the Hutto Resource Center’s fifth annual Souper Bowl. Volunteers from the HRC and Hutto Independent School District staffed the event on Sunday, Feb. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
An underrated month of gardening
An underrated month of gardening
Wintertime in Central Texas doesn’t exactly invoke mental images of lush, green gardens or fresh produce straight from the garden, but if you are wanting to harvest crops in the spring you need to start now. Despite the confusing weather and temperatures this time of year, February is an underrated month for gardening. It’s actually one of the very best times to plant a vegetable garden. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
At the Feb. 20 Meeting of the Taylor Independent School District Board of Trustees, Taylor High School Culinary Arts Program instructor Chef Mike Erickson was presented with a check for $25,000 for a tailgate barbecue trailer from the Taylor Educational Enrichment Foundation. (From Left) E...
Grants awarded
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Hostesses for the Junior Women’s Study Club meeting are (from left) Moppy Miller, Janie Kollman, and Mary Jane Hammack. Courtesy photo
Junior Women's Study Club holds first 2023 meeting
The Junior Woman’s Study Club’s first meeting of the 2023 New Year was held Thursday, Jan. 12, at Mas Fajitas. Twenty members attended the event hosted by Shannon Car roll, Mar y Jane Hammack, Janie Kol lman, Moppy Miller and Melissa Whit e. After the luncheon, Anne Wentrcek conducted a brief business mee t ing. Paulette McConchie, on behalf of the Williamson County Child Welfare Board, expressed her grateful appreciation to the members for their generous December donations toward the purchase of Christmas gifts for the families served. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monthly Luncheon Every 3rd Monday — Monday, Feb. 27 at 11:45 a.m., join Mayor Brandt Rydell give a State of the City address at Taylor ISD Events Center, 3101 N. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
This past November, during the Tri-County Youth Football League Super Bowl, Quincy Griffin motivates and encourages his team. Photo by Evan Hale
Running the race, overcoming obstacles
Last fall, after multiple attempts in the playoffs, the Taylor Youth Ducks, a team of 10–12-year-olds, were crowned champions in the Tri-County Youth Football League Super Bowl Nov. 5. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Candidates set for May election
Candidates set for May election
This past Friday was the filing deadline for candidates for May election, and there will be a few contested races in our area. Taylor Four candidates will vie for the At-large seat on the Taylor City Council. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Autry
Hutto teen charged in fatal shooting
HUTTO – A Hutto teen charged with murder in a fatal Hutto shooting that left another person injured remained behind bars Tuesday night. Stephfon Autry, 18, is in the Williamson County Jail in lieu of posting a $500,000 bond, according to investigators. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Siblings in sports
Siblings in sports
Hannah and Peyton Wamble are one of the many sets of siblings to play on the same team together at Taylor High School. The sisters have a bond that they described as being more than best friends, and it something they try to prove to each other every day. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
At the Feb. 14 meeting, commissioners consider a map showing a boot-shaped area in white that could potentially be annexed into the service area of ESD 10.
Fire service vote moves forward
COUPLAND—Voters on the east side of Taylor’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction will soon be deciding at the ballot box whether they want to stick with the Avery Pickett Volunteer Fire Department, the city’s volunteer group, or become a part of the county’s service area. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE CLEANUP EFFORTS
VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE CLEANUP EFFORTS
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Finding my way back to church
Finding my way back to church
“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Kelly McRae NOT the Taylor Press. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM