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At the Thursday, March 30 Rotary meeting, the organization heard from Taylor Fire Chief Daniel Baum. The chief shared information about the Taylor Fire Department and preparing for the future growth. The Taylor Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade. Photo by George Q...
CHIEF FIRES UP ROTARY
CHIEF FIRES UP ROTARY. 03/31/2023 11:10 PM
Hostesses for the Junior Women’s Study Club meeting were (from left) Stacy Roznovak, Gayle Daniel and Linda Kaderka along with guest speaker Rhonda Redden and Dana Moehnke. Courtesy photo
JP 4 speaks to Junior Women’s Study Club
The Junior Woman’s Study Club met on Thursday, March 9, at Texas Bay Seafood and Steak Restaurant with 22 members present along with a guest, Rhonda Redden. Hostesses included Linda Kaderka, Gayle Daniel, Linda Looney, Dana Moehnke, and Stacy Roznovak. 03/31/2023 11:10 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Live Music at The Loose Screw Saturday, April 1 — From 7 - 9 p.m. Listen to live music by Richard Watson and enjoy cold beer from The Loose Screw inside The Old Taylor High School, 410 E. Seventh St. 03/31/2023 11:10 PM
Dr. Eva Munguia, executive director of student success and HSI STEM program director, assists students and their families during the 2022 Open House in Hutto. Photo by Steve Lemmons
Temple College opens house to educate
Temple College is working on ways to support current and potential students. One way is an open house to provide information about the school, campuses and programs. 03/31/2023 11:10 PM
Jones lawsuit decision affirmed
Jones lawsuit decision affirmed
HUTTO – The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division has filed a judgment affirming the outcome of the Odis Jones lawsuit against the city of Hutto. The filing was entered March 21. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
“A Magical Spring Affair” coming up
“A Magical Spring Affair” coming up
Too busy to volunteer as a fairy godmother but still wish to support Cinderella’s Closet in their mission of assisting youths who would otherwise find it difficult to attend their high school prom due to the expense? 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
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