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Local music recording artist Kelly McRae sings the National Anthem at the beginning of the Luminaries on the Square event.

Shining a light to honor and remember

The new Century Club hosted its second annual Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square in Taylor. The event was an opportunity to recognize, honor and remember those who have been impacted by cancer. This was also a fundraiser hosted by the New Century Club for the American Cancer Society. People purchased luminaria bags to decorate for their loved ones. During the lminaria ceremony, the bags had lights in them and a march around the park was led by the longest living cancer survivor. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Casino Night

Saturday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m., don’t miss your chance for dinner, an open bar and a 20,000-chip cash-in at the Williamson County Child Welfare Board Casino Night fundraiser, Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Genealogy Class Thursday, April 20—At 6:30 p.m. Karen Hammel will instruct an Introduction to Genealogy class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

A Magical Spring Affair

A Magical Spring Affair

The Murphy Park Pavillion will be a magical location for the Cinderella’s Closet Magical Spring Affair Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Online safety tips for parents

Online safety tips for parents

Sgt. Amy Gonzales, investigator at the Office of the Attorney General, was one of the guest speakers at the “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run” Saturday, April 15 at Murphy Park. Here are some things she recommended. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

TAYLOR UNITES

Taylor’s first ever “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run” featured perfect weather, live music, presentations, free food and plenty of giveaways, providing laughter and fun for the whole family. But the event, which was held April 15 in Murphy Park and created to raise awareness about childhood sexual abuse, also caused some participants to trade hugs and even shed a few tears, as they remembered. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Hazardous materials route designated

Hazardous materials route designated

HUTTO – The Hutto City Council joined Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown in designating State Hwy. 130 as a Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials route. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Local bookstores ready for Independent Bookstore Day

Local bookstores ready for Independent Bookstore Day

Taylor’s two bookstores, Curio Mrvosa and Libros Bookmobile will celebrate in the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day. “Independent Bookstore Day is more than a celebration of indie bookstores, it’s a celebration of everything we stand for — community, inclusion, literacy and representation for all — and not just in our town but everywhere indie bookstores are,” said Veronica Soliz Johnson, owner of Libros Bookmobile. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

Cigar Rolling Class

Cigar Rolling Class

Attend a Tampeño Cigar Rolling Class and event with Jorge Rodriguez, CEO of Tampeño Cigars, at Red Cap Cigar Lounge Wednesday, April 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 215 N. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

Household Hazardous Waste Event

Household Hazardous Waste Event

On Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Williamson County and Waste Management will host a Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Event at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

Taylor Blackland Prairie Days

Taylor Blackland Prairie Days

Saturday, May 6 — From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Taylor celebrate Taylor’s rich cultural heritage hosted by the Czech Melody Masters. The event will feature horticultural speakers and demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, children’s activities and live entertainment. All proceeds go to the Taylor Main Street program for revitalization activities for historic preservation, business promotion and economic development. Contact Main Street Manager Jan Harris at 512-352-3463. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Taylor Rotary Club Meals on Wheels At noon, The Taylor Rotary Club delivers Meals on Wheels the third Thursday of the month out of the Taylor Senior Center, Lone Star Circle of Care, 1301 W. Fourth St. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

City to revisit events rules

City to revisit events rules

In the wake of last year’s dueling parades, the city has been attempting for months to implement guidelines for large-scale gatherings. And this week, they will introduce a new ordinance that could do just that. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM