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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
Threat locks down Granger schools
Threat locks down Granger schools
GRANGER – Friday afternoon, Granger Independent School District went into lockdown after a threat made against the school district. According to an email sent to parents, the threat was received Friday morning against a school district presumed to be Granger. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center in the 500 block of Burkett Street was burned to the ground in July. The suspect, James Paul Gogolewski, was arrested July 12. However, the Grand Jury of Williamson County returned a “No Bill” for the case. Photo by Jason Hennington
No indictment for Dickey museum fire
GEORGETOWN — A Williamson County grand jury declined to indict a 47-yearold man on a charge of arson in a fire that destroyed the historic home of Dr. James Lee Dickey in Taylor. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
The Youth Ducks organization presented Jennifer Harris (second from left), president of the Blackshear/O.L. Price High School Ex-Students Association, with an official jersey honoring Blackshear/O.L. Price High School. At the presentation were (from left) Fernando Herrera, Youth Ducks pres...
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Sept. 28, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
Bluebonnets bloom in the early spring, but need 5-6 months to grow. Plant bluebonnet seeds before Thanksgiving to ensure these Texas natives have time to bloom. August Rydell, 11, sits amid his mother’s bluebonnet garden. Photo by Julie Rydell
Plant in the fall for spring wildflowers
Now that it’s fall, it’s officially the best planting season in Central Texas since we can plant pretty much everything now. It’s the perfect time for planting trees, shrubs and perennial plants because there is just enough time for them to establish a strong root system before winter dormancy. When spring arrives, your new plants will then focus on growing stems, leaves and flowers. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
Love thy neighbor?: Defining love
Love thy neighbor?: Defining love
“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. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
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