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Pesach AKA Passover
Pesach AKA Passover
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. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Williamson County EMS mixes new technology with old-fashioned service
Williamson County EMS mixes new technology with old-fashioned service
WILCO – Nine years ago, Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was searching for a way to reduce 911 calls from residents with non-emergency issues while more effectively addressing their needs. Their modern- day answer looked a little like medicine from the past century --- the house call. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
County reaffirms AAA bond rating
County reaffirms AAA bond rating
WILCO – Williamson County has once again affirmed its AAA bond rating, the highest rating possible, with both rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor Global. Securing a bond rating is the first step prior to issuing debt. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
More than 100 students from Texas State Technical College’s campuses arrived in Houston on Thursday, April 13, for the start of the 2023 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference. Photos courtesy of TSTC
TSTC students attend state SkillsUSA conference
HOUSTON – At least 100 students from Texas State Technical College’s campuses converged in Houston Thursday, April 13, for the first day of the 2023 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
City cleans up April 29; two locations designated for drop off
City cleans up April 29; two locations designated for drop off
The city of Taylor will hold a Citywide Spring Clean Up Saturday, April 29, to give citizens the opportunity to drop off unwanted items that are otherwise too bulky to dispose of. Collections will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations, 1300 Welch St. and 1424 N. Main St. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
6th Annual Children’s Business Fair ESTEAM Saturday, April 22 — Support the next generation of business owners at ESTEAM’s 6th Annual Children’s Business Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
BREAK THE SILENCE THIS SATURDAY
BREAK THE SILENCE THIS SATURDAY
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Luminaries on the Square will be held this from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square. The event is a time to honor, recognize and remember anyone who has battled cancer. Photo by Jason Hennington
Luminaries on the Square Friday
A local event this Friday will shine a light on those who have or are battling cancer. The second annual Luminaries on the Square will be held Friday, April 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
City to revisit events rules
City to revisit events rules
In the wake of last year’s dueling parades, the city has been attempting for months to implement guidelines for large-scale gatherings. And this week, they will introduce a new ordinance that could do just that. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
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
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