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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Contestants dive into pies face first to win the pie eating contest. Facebook/Hutto Chamber
Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival Next Weekend
Don’t miss the Hutto Oldey Tyme Days Festival, sponsored by The Hutto Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Oct. 15 on U.S. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Young racers take off from the starting line during the Good Life Kid’s K race in 2021. Photo by Jason Hennington
Good Life Taylor 5K turns 10
A decade ago, Julie Rydell’s dog got loose. When Rydell went to pick her up from the Taylor Animal Shelter, she was shocked by the overcrowded conditions of the animals. “At the time, it wasn’t great,” recalled Rydell. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Pat Helbert serves as the master of ceremony at the annual Duck Hall of Fame lunch and induction. She welcomes all current and ex-Ducks to the event with open arms. Photos by Ryan Newsom
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
One of the many highlights of homecoming each year is the induction of Taylor High School graduates into the Taylor High School Duck Hall of Fame. This year the Ex-Students Association added four alumni to the distinguished list: world famous athlete Fred Kerley (class of 2013), anthropologist Peggy Leshikar Denton (class of 1970), educator Tim Crow (class of 1980), and Jessica Harkins Shahin (class of 1970) for her commitment to serving 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Padavil talks bond ahead of vote
Padavil talks bond ahead of vote
With early voting only weeks away, Taylor Independent School District officials hard at work in the community answering questions about an upcoming $82.5 million bond issue. At the Sept. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
VEGAS
New CEO takes helm at ERCOT
AUSTIN – A new permanent leader of the main grid operator for Texas takes the helm this week. In August, the board of directors of the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that Pablo Vegas will take over as the President and CEO for ERCOT effective Oct. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Hutto to STOMP out bullying
Hutto to STOMP out bullying
HUTTO – October is National Bullying Prevention Month. During October, students, schools and communities all over the world unite to “STOMP Out Bullying.” STOMP Out Bullying is the leading national anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens in the U.S. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Campuses earn purple star designation for military connected students
Campuses earn purple star designation for military connected students
HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District (ISD) is proud to announce that four campuses have received the distinction of being named a Texas Education Agency (TEA) Purple Star Designation campus. The award is for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years in recognition of being schools that excel in meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families. The campuses that received the designation are Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School (KES), Howard Norman Elementary School (HNES), Veterans’ Hill Elementary School (VHE) and Hutto Middle School (HMS). 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
When you complete the checklist for the Toon Squad scavenger hunt, return it to the Taylor Press, 211 W. Third St. Photo by Jason Hennington
Toons hiding to be found
The Toon Squad scavenger hunt, a project started by local artist Dennis Levitin, is now underway. Levitin began the project last year painting cartoon characters on surfaces inside local businesses. The purpose of the cartoons is to draw more people to Taylor while supporting local businesses. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Dedication deserving an extra jewel
Dedication deserving an extra jewel
G “Don’t be mad at the preacher. He didn’t know what you did before he preached that sermon.” — Source unknown but good to keep in mind Talking with friends last week when the topic of preachers came up got me thinking about them; individuals with rare dedication deserving of an extra jewel in their crowns. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
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Spay-ghetti dinner
Texas Critter Crusaders will be holding their second Annual Spay-ghetti Dinner & Dance on October 22nd at the Taylor SPJST, located at 5025 FM 619, from 5pm to 10pm. The evening will include “Yappy Hour”, a spaghetti meal and dance, as well as a bucket raffle. Tickets are on sale now through October 15th. $30 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under or To-go plates, $20 for dance and raffle entry after 7pm. Tickets can be purchased on their website at www.texascrittercrusaders. com or by calling 512-966-5034. The meal is catered by Thrall Country Diner and music provided by DJ Michael Craig. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Stick Horse Racers Wanted
Stick Horse Racers Wanted
Tiny cowboys and cowgirls ages three to five are invited to bring their own decorated stick horses and wear their finest western duds to strut their stuff and compete in the stick horse racing event Wednesday Oct. 26 at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Taylor public works staffer Chris Gonzales applies a new coat of paint Sept. 30 to the wall on the north side of Potter’s Alley. Photo by Richard Stone
RE-FRESH OR REIGNITE?
A dormant controversy over censorship and public art has come back to life. Last month, the City Council approved moving forward with the public arts advisory committee’s plan to replace the murals in Potters Alley with new artwork created by seven artists whom the committee selected. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
Anderson and Richardson getting to their positions on the field during a game. Photo by Jason Hennington
Siblings in sports: Brothers in balance
Having a brother or sister creates a special bond that can never be broken, playing sports on the same team with that sibling adds another layer to that beautiful and unbreakable bond. Jarvis Anderson and Treos Richardson are one of many sets of siblings at Taylor High School that play on the same team. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
Taylor Independent School District principals listen to a presentation from Superintendent Devin Padavil Sept. 19 at the regular meeting of the board of trustees. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Taylor ISD superintendent does ‘autopsy’ on low score
As the Taylor Independent School District readies for the November bond election, Superintendent Devin Padavil is also focused on improving the district’s accountability rating for the 2022-23 school year. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
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