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PUBLIC  MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 08/24/2022 08:20 AM
In 2019, Constable Precinct 4 hopeful Paul Leal (left) greets community members while visiting a block party for National Night Out. The event returns after two years Tuesday, Oct. 4. File photo
National Night Out Returns
After two years, National Night Out is set to return in Taylor Tuesday, Oct. 4. 08/24/2022 08:20 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/24/2022 08:20 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/24/2022 08:20 AM
Facebook/Down Home Ranch
Down Home Rodeo Sept. 10
Live southern roots rock ‹n’ roll music from the Statesboro Revue, a Texas pit barbecue dinner, a live and silent auction, and a raffle: these are some of the highlights promised at the 19th annual Down Home Rodeo, an annual gala event sponsored by Down Home Ranch in support of children born with intellectual disabilities. The event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Coupland Dance Hall & Inn, 101 Hoxie Street, in Coupland. According to representatives from Down Home Ranch, a non-profit organization, “Proceeds from the gala will support people with disabilities as they pursue their interests, learn new skills, build social connections and feel empowered at an inspiring 33-year-old ranch in Elgin, TX.” 08/24/2022 08:20 AM
Judges work while enjoying their food at the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff in Taylor May 22, 2021. Photos by Fernando Castro
International barbecue days away
Taylor’s tastiest weekend of smoked goods has arrived. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Friday and Saturday, Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
Taylor ISD school board members Jim Buzan and Secretary Cheryl Carter overlook the bond package presented at the Aug. 15 school board meeting in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro
BOND TO SCHOOL
A bond election is coming in November for Taylor Independent School District. On Monday, Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
The Taylor City Council and Taylor Economic Development Corporation have a joint meeting at the Taylor Public Library March 1 in Taylor. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor
Council, P&Z to meet
To return to tradition in an era of modernization, a meeting Thursday could show how that might be achieved. On Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
S.P.J.S.T. facilities welcome new admin
S.P.J.S.T. facilities welcome new admin
Some of the area’s oldest residents have a new watchful eye looking after them. Larry Beltran was recently named as the new administrator at S.P.J.S.T. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
Area school districts contrast in TEA accountability
Area school districts contrast in TEA accountability
After a two-year pause due to COVID, the Texas Education Agency released its accountability ratings for Texas school districts for the 2021-22 school year Aug. 15, and the results couldn’t be more different for our local area. Thrall Independent School District has earned an A, while Taylor Independent School District received a C, the lowest grade possible to still receive a rating. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
Dreams that begin in the heart of a Kid
Dreams that begin in the heart of a Kid
“Dreams and memories live mere moments apart, waiting for life to introduce them.” — Never heard that before. Since I just said it, I will take credit for it. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
Mullins (left) and Rachael Westerman represent Taylor-Aides at Taylor ISD’s Meet the Principals event Aug. 2. If you are interested in volunteering in the Taylor schools, Taylor-Aides are ready to help you get started. For more information, visit http://www.taylorisd.org. You may also cont...
TAYLOR-AIDES SEEKS VOLUN
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CIVIC ORGANIZATION  MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
Heritage Square, where a weekly farmers market takes place, is at 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro
UPCOMING EVENTS
HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
4-H open house next month
4-H open house next month
A 4-H open house is on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM