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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

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

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

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

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

Luminaries on the Square will be held this from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square. The event is a time to honor, recognize and remember anyone who has battled cancer. Photo by Jason Hennington

Luminaries on the Square Friday

A local event this Friday will shine a light on those who have or are battling cancer. The second annual Luminaries on the Square will be held Friday, April 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. 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

Photos by Kendra Maness and Shareeta Fairley

The hunt for fun

Easter weekend was a time to hunt for fun in Taylor. On Saturday, April 8, the city and Frontier Bank hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Heritage Square. With more then 10,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes, the park was filled with families there to hunt eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

Renderings of the 50,000 square foot Academy Sports + Outdoors slated for Hutto. Photo source Hutto City Hall

Academy Sports + Outdoors on its way to Hutto

HUTTO – The announcement that Academy Sports + Outdoors will break ground this month on their new location was met with cheers from the audience at the April 6 City Council meeting. Austin Alvis, president of NewQuest Properties, told council that the national chain hopes to open in Townwest Commons no later than next spring. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

New Hippos officially sign with school district

New Hippos officially sign with school district

HUTTO – Signing day is significant for athletes moving on to the next level, but it had a different meaning for some new Hippos. On Friday, March 31, Hutto ISD held a signing day, offering intent to hire letters to seven spring student teachers and one fall student teacher. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

Dr. Robert Sormani Photo courtesy of Hutto Independent School District

Sormani leaving Hutto for Manor HUTTO – Dr. Robert Sormani, associate superintendent for instruction and innovation at Hutto Independent School District, has been named as the lone finalist in Manor ISD’s search for a new district superintendent. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

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Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run this Saturday

This weekend, a newly formed child advocacy organization spearheaded by Taylorites is inviting families to a morning of exercise, giveaways, information booths, live music, kid’s activities and lunch—all completely free of charge And while organizers promise fun for all ages, the point is to address the serious problem of childhood sexual abuse and to provide information on where families can get help and support. 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

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

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

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