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Safety officers, nurses and mental health professionals (from left) Zach Willard, Lead Campus Safety Officer. Stephanie Elquist, LVN, Hutto High School nurse. Kendra Estes, HISD Director of Health Services. Sahira James, RN, Hutto High School nurse. Julie Steed, LPC, LCDC, Licensed Mental...
Hutto ISD asks parents for help
HUTTO – As the fentanyl crisis explodes into a nationwide panic and more people are killed by fentanyl than any other cause, teens are among the fastest growing victims according to the CDC. Nearby Hays County experienced a tragedy of four student deaths and more students hospitalized this summer, suspected victims of fentanyl-laced pills. While school districts scramble to protect students and reassure parents, Hutto ISD has taken an innovative approach – community-wide collaboration. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM
Panelists (from left) Gary Westbrook, Tom Oney, Liz Jones and Will McAdams discuss water and electricity resources in the region and state at the Pre-Legislative Summit Sept. 7. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Will there be enough?
Planning and a coordinated approach are essential to secure water and electrical resources in Texas and keep the economy humming along, according to area experts. These were continuing themes echoed by utility managers and a state commissioner at the “Water & Electrical Resources” panel discussion at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM
Hutto PD Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough discusses the important points of the Community SAFE Project. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Hutto PD Launches Community SAFE Project
HUTTO – Police Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough wants to know what Hutto citizens will do in an emergency situation. More importantly, he wants the citizens to know what they should do and be aware of what police and first responders will do. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM
Adilene Saunders, a fourth grader at Thrall Elementary, gets a surprise visit during lunch from her father, Air Force Technical Sergeant Caleb Saunders, who returned home for a weekend visit during his year-long deployment. He also surprised his thirdgrade daughter, Gracelynn, and Jolene w...
AIR FORCE SERGEANT LANDS HOME
09/17/2022 09:19 AM
Good Life Taylor 5K
Good Life Taylor 5K
The Good Life Taylor 5k run will begin rain or shine at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Bull Branch Park at Lynn and Davis St. in Taylor Participants are invited to enjoy a quiet, quaint and quick run that was designed with input from competitive runners. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM
Polka Worship in Bartlett
Polka Worship in Bartlett
St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a polka worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at 30650 State Highway 95 in Bartlett. The Praha Brothers Polka Band will play hymns and the liturgy, and everyone is invited to attend. A home cooked German meal will be served immediately after the service, which can be eaten at the church or can be taken to go. Desserts will also be available. Though there is no charge to attend the polka worship service, 527-3341. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM
Haunt the halls at OTH
Haunt the halls at OTH
A free Haunt the Halls: Pop up Market will take place from 2 – 8 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Old Taylor High, 410 W. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Honor Guard Academy Monday-Thursday,Sept.12-15—Civil serviceworkerslookingtobecomepartof anhonorguardcanattendthisclasssponsored bytheTaylorFireDepartmentand Taylor Professional Firefighters Association. TheeventwillbeattheWilliamsonCounty ExpoCenter.Formoreinformation,call TFDat512-352-6992orvisithttps://www. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
ROTARY CLUB LIONS CLUB Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM
PUBLIC  MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM
SINGLE CAR ROLLOVER
SINGLE CAR ROLLOVER
Just before 6 a.m. Sept. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM
BUSINESS EXPO & JOB FAIR BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER
BUSINESS EXPO & JOB FAIR BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Sarah Oettle, Texas Workforce Solutions, helps Rocco Selin navigate his way through a virtual learning course. Jose and Elaina Gonzalez pick up Durcon swag and learn a little more about what the company does. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM
Hutto Olde Tyme Festival Oct. 15
Hutto Olde Tyme Festival Oct. 15
The Hutto Chamber of Commerce presents the Hutto Olde Tyme Days festival on Saturday, Oct. 15 on U.S. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM
HUTTO FIRE RECEIVES PLAQUE
HUTTO FIRE RECEIVES PLAQUE
Recently, Hutto Fire and Rescue #3 in Hutto received a plaque from the Masons of Solomon Lodge. The plaque is embedded at the front entrance. Masons from Taylor and the Grand Lodge of Texas Presentation team were in attendance for the ceremony. They were joined by the men and women who serve as a part of Hutto Fire and Rescue along with Chief Scott Kerwood. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM
COMMUNITY CLIMBS IN REMEMBRANCE
COMMUNITY CLIMBS IN REMEMBRANCE
On the morning of Sept. 11, Hutto Fire and Rescue led organizations and community members in the inaugural Patriots Day Memorial Climb at Hutto Memorial Stadium. Led by firefighters, participants climbed 2,220 steps to pay tribute to those who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2002. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM