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Tim Kennedy shows Lois Luedtke his original childhood wallet. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Thoele
First-grade class reunites after 62 years
It was a day of memories of learning to read with “Dick, Jane and Sally” readers, and having your own brown leather wallet, despite being in the first grade. These reminiscences and more were shared during a special reunion between former Northside Elementary School teacher, Lois Luedtke, now 85, and eight of her 34 first-grade students from the class of 1959-60 Saturday, Sept. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
HUTTO MARKET DAYS
HUTTO MARKET DAYS
Hundreds turned up for craft vendors, family and pet-friendly fun Saturday, Sept. 17 for Hutto Market Days, which is held every third Saturday at 200 East Street in Hutto for craft vendors, family and pet friendly fun, and more. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
Hippos of the month
Hippos of the month
HUTTO – Hutto ISD has announced the Hippos of the month for September. Hippos of the month are: Nora Novak Cottonwood Creek Elementary Peyton West Hutto Elementary School Tripp Lawson Howard Norman Elementary School Luke McCarty Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School Brodee McCrary Nadine Johnson Elementary School Christian Ruiz Ray Elementary School Mahrii Byrd Veterans’ Hill Elementary School Eduardo Blanco Hutto Middle School Reagan Kendall Farley Middle School Shannon Parker River Horse Academy Aidan Eirdam Hutto Ninth Grade Center Betzaida Escobar and Summer Sosa Hutto High School. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
Hutto ISD school board members (from left) Shannon Jacobs, Shara Turner, Terrence Owens, Amy English and Billie Logiudice, along with Superintendent Celina Estrada-Thomas represent Hutto ISD at the TASA | TASB Convention in San Antionio. Courtesy photo
Nadine Johnson Elementary School Renovation earns TASA
HUTTO – The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) have announced Nadine Johnson Elementary School Renovations (Design and Value) were among the 55 projects that will be included in the 2022-23 Exhibit of School Architecture. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
The Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church will be open again this year from Oct. 9-31. Courtesy photo
Pumpkin Patch back at FUMC
An annual community tradition, the Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church, is fun for the entire family. There will be many photo opportunities, plus craft items and baked goods for sale, and of course, pumpkins. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
Councilman Robert Garcia reads the proclamation for Fire Prevention Week at the Sept. 22 council meeting to Fire Chief Daniel Baum and Assistant Chief Bobby Copeland.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 9-15
Taylor City officials are urging citizens to practice a home fire escape plan and check their smoke detectors for Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. This week has been observed the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9th falls since 1925. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
The Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society will be hosting a horse expo Oct. 8. Facebook/TrainingChallenge
Horse Expo Coming Up
The Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society is sponsoring their annual Bluebonnet Horse Expo, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Picket Trail in Taylor. The Expo will feature clinics and demonstrations by equine professionals, a Bluebonnet rescue horse training challenge competition, a stick horse show, a used equipment sale, a saddle auction and a vendor area. In addition, the society will be hosting in-person adoptions of their rescue horses from pre-approved applicants. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29
Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29
The Ninth Annual Taylor Main Street Car Show, the biggest show in Central Texas, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
Shelter upgrades set
Shelter upgrades set
City leaders are moving forward with a long-awaited expansion to the animal shelter. At the Sept. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Annalise Frias and Jarvis Anderson are crowned the 2022 homecoming queen and king of Taylor Independent School District during halftime of the Taylor High School varsity football game against Jarell at the Duck Pond in Taylor Sept. 23 Photo by Jason Hennington
Royal Ducks mingle with Panthers at homecoming
Ducks and Panthers took the field together Friday to celebrate homecoming. To keep with tradition, a new king and queen were crowned at Taylor Independent School District Sept. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Homecoming was the setting for a scene in “Walker.” Actors practice their lines as they wait to film. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Walker television show filmed in Taylor
The front lawn of Old Taylor High was transformed into a scene from the fictional Sacred Heart High School’s pep rally for “Walker,” a remake of the popular 1990s series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” starring Chuck Norris, last week. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
(From left) Dale Craymer, Stephanie Matthews and Tony Bennett speak about the chapter 313 agreement in Williamson County at the Sept. 7 Summit. Photo by Jason Hennington
Panel decries end of tax incentive
As state leaders ready for the 88th legislative session, the sunsetting of a major tax incentive to draw businesses to Texas is on the minds of industry leaders and small businesses alike. At the panel discussion on economic development at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit Sept. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Concerned citizens spoke in favor of the no-new-revenue tax rate during the public comment period during both weeks of budget consideration. Speakers included (back row, from left) Jim Morris, Wayne Cunningham and James Weaver. (Front row, from left) Jackie Corbiere, Ida Weaver and Jane Wr...
Hutto lowers tax rate
HUTTO – After a hotlydebated first budget draft proposed a tax rate higher than the “no-new-revenue” amount, Hutto City Council voted unanimously to adopt a lower budget based on the NNR tax rate at its Sept. 15 meeting. The NNR rate will effectively decrease the city burden on property owners by taking into account the amount of taxes collected from newly-built properties. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
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