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Signage on the silo sets the tone for the nostalgic Top Notch Burgers restaurant now open.

Top Notch Burgers opens “Alright, alright, alright!” The nostalgic Austin carhop diner made nationally famous for being where Matthew McConaughey’s iconic Dazed and Confused line was first uttered has now opened its location at the Hutto Co-op, 121 Co-op Blvd. The site opened with dine-in service, and car-hop service will be added soon. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Livingston applications due Friday

Livingston applications due Friday

Applications for the Leo Livingston Fund grant are due Friday, March 31, at 5 p.m. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitable endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Superintendent Devin Padavil highlights Taylor Independent School District achievements and milestones at the March 20 luncheon sponsored by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce. Photos by Nicole Lessin

Padavil talks “State of our Schools”

With Samsung Austin Semiconductor on the city’s literal horizon, Taylor Independent School District is embracing the change — and seeking community partners. “I would like all of us in this room to think of ourselves as shareholders,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil at the March 20 “State of Our Schools” luncheon sponsored by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce held at the event center of Taylor ISD. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

HAVING A BALL

On a recent Saturday morning, Taylor Independent School District’s 18-Plus Program student Sarai Curiel was trying on different gowns for prom at Cinderella’s Closet, with her mom and younger brother in tow. “I like this one,” Curiel announced as she emerged from the dressing room, wearing a rhinestone-embellished sleeveless dress with a twirly, knee-length tulle skirt and a radiant smile to match. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

“A Magical Spring Affair” coming up

“A Magical Spring Affair” coming up

Too busy to volunteer as a fairy godmother but still wish to support Cinderella’s Closet in their mission of assisting youths who would otherwise find it difficult to attend their high school prom due to the expense? 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Jones lawsuit decision affirmed

Jones lawsuit decision affirmed

HUTTO – The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division has filed a judgment affirming the outcome of the Odis Jones lawsuit against the city of Hutto. The filing was entered March 21. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Landowners in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction attend an information meeting last fall about the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan, which they say unfairly limits their property’s values. Photo by Nicole Lessin

House bill limiting MUDs on city’s fringes stalls

03/24/2023 05:51 PM

New zones for Taylor ISD elementary schools

New zones for Taylor ISD elementary schools

Taylor elementary schools will soon more resemble the more traditional model used in most cities in Texas. At the March 20 meeting of the Taylor Independent School District Board, trustees unanimously approved a facility assessment committee’s proposal developed about a year and a half ago to have two comprehensive elementary schools starting this fall rather than the “stacked” model currently in place. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer's Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St., Taylor. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats, and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www. facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library

Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library

Get ready for springtime in the garden! The Friends of the Taylor Public Library will host a free Plant Swap from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.

What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.

Your greatest health is your wealth | By Dr. Cindy Steward We hear this from new patients all the time. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Unity in diversity

Unity in diversity

“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. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Gov. Greg Abbott and Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman discuss the proposed Texas Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act March 15 at the Capitol. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Leaders bank on semiconductors

AUSTIN — Semiconductor chips such as those that will be manufactured at Taylor’s Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant have a long history in Texas, and state leaders say they are key to the state’s global future. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Declan Haussmann, 2, smiles after getting to see a ladder truck up close with mom Ashley Reynolds and big brother Stacy Davis, 11. Photos by Nicole Lessin

Decayden Wilson was hoping to pet an animal or two, but the youngster did not go home disappointed. “It’s amazing,” said the 10-year-old, who attended the Taylor Public Library’s Truck Petting Zoo March 16 with his great aunt, cousin and sister. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Applied Materials deal falters

Applied Materials deal falters

HUTTO – Although nobody is officially stating that the deal has been called off, Hutto has returned a $200,000 deposit on land that was being held for the future site of Applied Materials, a world-wide supplier to the semiconductor industry. The company has a manufacturing plant in Northeast Austin that employs an estimated 2,500 workers. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM