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Gus Almquist Middle School was chosen as the name to the third middle school in Hutto. It is named after a Hutto native who served on the board for 17 years. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD Facebook page
Third middle school named after Gus Almquist
HUTTO – After seeking community recommendations for the naming of Hutto ISD’s third middle school, on Aug. 25 the school board voted unanimously to approve the name Gus Almquist Middle School. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Service vehicles, including fire trucks from the area were a part of the processional for Taylor retired firefighter Robert Whitmore.
Public Servants bid farewell to colleague
On Saturday, fire trucks and other service vehicles rode through town as they said goodbye to retired Taylor firefighter Robert Whitmore. Whitmore, 59, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM    1
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
St. Mary’s Catholic to host fall festival Sept.11
St. Mary’s Catholic to host fall festival Sept.11
St. Mary’s Catholic School will host their 88th Annual Homecoming Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Parish and on school grounds to raise funds for the parish. The event will feature live music, concessions, a raffle drawing, games, as well as a silent and live auction. In addition, a barbecue meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $12 per plate, with an optional dessert available for a donation. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Polka music and home-made German food will be available at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett on Sunday, Sept. 18. Facebook/st.johnlutheranchurchelca7/
Polka Worship in Bartlett
St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a polka worship service at 10:30 a.m. 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. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Wilco Art Lab founder Shay Jung was a featured speaker Aug. 24 on growing up in foster care. Photos courtesy Shay Jung
Local businesswoman talks of growing up in foster care
Local businesswoman Shay Jung, founder of the Wilco Art Lab at Old Taylor High, was a featured speaker at the “Inspiring Resilience Through Vision and Leadership” retreat for about 200 Child Protective Services workers from around the state of Texas on Aug. 24 at Austin Marriot North in Round Rock. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Jeffrey Wood speaks at the city council meeting Aug. 25.
Council moves toward approving 2023 budget
Taxes, budgets and Samsung Semiconductor Austin: these were all front and center at the Taylor City Council meeting Aug. 25. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Threat at school leads to arrest
Threat at school leads to arrest
A teenager at Taylor Middle School was arrested after he threatened to commit a shooting at the school. According to Taylor Police Chief Henry Fluck, on Aug. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Zari Thompson (top) and Kimora Burks enjoy a cool end to summer band and guard camp.
A Cool End to Camp
Band and color guard beat the heat Last school year, the Taylor High School Band and Color Guard began a new tradition. They invited the local fire department to visit on their last day of summer camp to provide a cool and rewarding spray of water to dedicated guard and band members after practicing in the August heat. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Ordinance irks service providers
Ordinance irks service providers
Companies voiced their frustrations to city leaders over possible changes to how they provide service to their customers. At the regular meeting for the Taylor City Council Aug. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
The Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil (middle) gives specific details to the board of trustees about the bond.
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday,Aug. 24, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
ANNIVERSARY NEWS
ANNIVERSARY NEWS
Ronald and Brenda Hennington will celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary Aug. 31. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff
Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff
The Taylor Brisket is gets sliced at the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff in Taylor Aug. 20. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
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