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Hippos of the month
Hippos of the month
HUTTO – Hutto ISD has announced the Hippos of the month for September. Hippos of the month are: Nora Novak Cottonwood Creek Elementary Peyton West Hutto Elementary School Tripp Lawson Howard Norman Elementary School Luke McCarty Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School Brodee McCrary Nadine Johnson Elementary School Christian Ruiz Ray Elementary School Mahrii Byrd Veterans’ Hill Elementary School Eduardo Blanco Hutto Middle School Reagan Kendall Farley Middle School Shannon Parker River Horse Academy Aidan Eirdam Hutto Ninth Grade Center Betzaida Escobar and Summer Sosa Hutto High School. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
Tim Kennedy shows Lois Luedtke his original childhood wallet. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Thoele
First-grade class reunites after 62 years
It was a day of memories of learning to read with “Dick, Jane and Sally” readers, and having your own brown leather wallet, despite being in the first grade. These reminiscences and more were shared during a special reunion between former Northside Elementary School teacher, Lois Luedtke, now 85, and eight of her 34 first-grade students from the class of 1959-60 Saturday, Sept. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
Former mayor Don Hill and wife Leslie carry the 1961 state championship trophy to the field. Photo by Catherine McGary
Taylor honors closed high school
Prior to Legacy Early College High School, Taylor ISD had a second high school – O.L. Price. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM    1
Senior Director of Infrastructure for Williamson County Bob Daigh speaks at the monthly luncheon for the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce Sept. 19 at the Taylor Independent School District Event Center. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Roads on the menu at chamber luncheon
To build transportation corridors that meet the needs for future generations, you need to plan far enough out in advance. Such was the message shared by Robert ‘Bob’ Daigh, senior director of infrastructure for Williamson County, at the monthly luncheon sponsored by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce Sept. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
David Marsh, general manager of Capital Area Rural Transportation System, makes a presentation to the Taylor City Council Sept. 22. Courtesy Photo
City leaders look at bus ridership in Taylor
Ridership may not be as strong in Taylor, but city leaders want to expand local transportation services in anticipation of expected growth. At the regular meeting of the Taylor City Council Sept. 22, city leaders had the opportunity to hear a presentation from Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) General Manager David Marsh. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
The Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29
The Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29
The Ninth Annual Taylor Main Street Car Show, the biggest show in Central Texas, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat. Oct 29. This family-friendly event will feature cars, live music, shopping, food trailers and cold Texas Beer. Admission to the event, which brings in more than 10,000 attendees annually, is free. In addition, there are two dozen locally owned small businesses in downtown Taylor. Open containers are allowed in downtown, so you can sip, shop, and stroll. To sponsor, volunteer or become a vendor, please contact Jan Harris at the City of Taylor: jan. [email protected] or 512-352-3463. To register a car in advance, the fee is $15 or $25 the day of the event. Car show participants should arrive by 9 AM, and the earliest cars get the best parking spots. For advance registration, go to https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2022-mainstreet- car-show-registration- 376555777467 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Arts board sets public input sessions
Arts board sets public input sessions
The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board will hold two public listening sessions to gather input as part of its strategic planning efforts. The sessions will be held 6-8 p.m. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
National Night Out
National Night Out
At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, neighborhoods throughout Taylor will celebrate National Night Out in an effort to lower crime rates locally. Residents are asked to turn on their front porch light and spend the evening with neighbors, police, elected officials, firefighters and many others. Neighborhoods throughout the city will host special events such as block parties and cookouts. Public safety servants from Taylor will visit the different events. For more information, contact Claudia Parisella at the Taylor Police Department at 512-352-5551, or visit www.nationalnightout.org. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
IN OTHER BUSINESS:
IN OTHER BUSINESS:
• The City Council also approved a $150,000 contract to Fazzone for new signage in the downtown, and approved three additional contracts for other improvements, including at the intersection of Second and Main Streets, as well new striping for parking and landscaping. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
(From left) Pat Schirpik, Suzanne Klattenhoff, Susan Streit and Judy Voigt in the first day of school picture which appeared in Taylor Daily Press in 1959. Courtesy photos
Northside teacher to reunite with students six decades later
Suzanne Thoele, class of 1971, remembers that at the back left-hand corner of Mrs. Luedke’s first-grade classroom was a reading circle, and that her teacher gave them little headphones to put on. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
SEPT. 11 Assault-Report Taken-Best Western 2600 W Second St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-500 block of Otis St Criminal Trespass-No Report-Union Pacific Depot 118 E First St 911 Call-No Report-40 block of Symes St Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Unable to Locate-2100 block of Jason Dr Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle-No Report-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Disorderly Conduct-No Report-Heritage Square 400 N Main St Theft-Report Taken-Skyline Laundry 3100-105 N Main St Accident Minor-Report Taken-100 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Welfare Concern-No Report-Chandler Rd/N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-3700 block of E Fourth St Juvenile Complaint-No Report-Bill Pickett Trail/ Yellowstone Dr Theft-No Report-Debus Cir Person with Gun-No Report-500 block of Washburn St Threat-No Report-1100 block of W Sixth St Reckless / Erratic Driver-Officer Advised-2000 block of N Main St Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Officer Advised-Frink St/Oscar St Assist Citizen-No Report-Debus Cir Abandoned Vehicle-No Report-1700 block of T H Johnson Accident Minor-No Report-Durcon 206 Allison Dr SEPT. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
ITAL: 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. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
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