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There’s nothing original about sin: The cure
There’s nothing original about sin: The cure
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 02/24/2023 10:09 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 02/24/2023 10:09 PM
Trades Day
UPCOMING EVENTS
United Seniors of Taylor Dominos Anyone is welcome to play Dominos with the United Seniors of Taylor from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St. 02/24/2023 10:09 PM
City leaders mull changes to ETJ curbs
City leaders mull changes to ETJ curbs
City leaders will consider changes to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive plan, but will it be enough to appease landowners in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction who say their property is being unjustly devalued? At the Feb. 23 Taylor City Council meeting, staff will introduce ordinance 2023-10 to amend some elements of its “Restricted Growth Sector,” which limits some kinds of development in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction due to the high cost of extending and maintaining infrastructure there, city officials have said. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
(From left) UT architecture students Nikki Gendelman and Nataly Serrano prepare to present their preliminary designs for a wellness center in Memorial Park Feb. 15 to their classmates as well as city staff and other interested community members at the parks and recreation facility at Davis...
UT architecture students share visions for wellness center in Murphy Park
A community meeting hub with fitness components that could include a climbing wall, onsite childcare, a multipurpose classroom and an observation deck, covered by a roof that provides fresh water for lush rain gardens below. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
Above: Community members join together with members of Good Life for a ribbon cutting at Percussion Park Saturday morning.Below: Mayor Brandt Rydell (left) and City Manager Brian LaBorde join in on the fun of a performance by the Soulshine Rhythm Experience. Photos by Jason Hennington
THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN FUN
PERCUSSION PARK OFFICIALLY OPENS Recently, Murphy Park has gotten a little more upbeat thanks to the addition of percussion playground equipment. On Saturday, a ribbon cutting was held to officially open Percussion Park in Taylor. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
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
. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM
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
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