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Gemini employees present checks totaling $1,750 to Taylor ISD Family Support Services Coordinator, John Matthews. Pictured are Oscar Cellussi, Nick Ochoa, Mark LeBlanc, Jason Faykus, Kristina Lackland, David Rorex, Brenda Valdez, John Rorex, Lee Perez and John Matthews. Photo by Tim Crow
Gemini supports Taylor ISD families
When Gemini of Taylor offered employees the opportunity to make a donation to a local nonprofit, eight team members chose Taylor ISD Family Support Services as the recipient of the funds. “One of our core values at Gemini is stewardship,” said Lee Perez. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 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. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Taylor Public Library Plant Swap
Taylor Public Library Plant Swap
Saturday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Friends of the Taylor Public Library will host a free plant swap at 801 Vance St. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Outsmart the Scammers
Outsmart the Scammers
Engage in an educational seminar and learn how you can protect your information from scammers. On Wednesday, March 29, Melissa Gauna and Edward Jones will present a how to guide for spotting fraudulent activity. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Taylor Blackland Prairie Days
Taylor Blackland Prairie Days
On Saturday, May 6, Taylor will celebrate its annual Blackland Prairie Days event that pays tribute to the town’s rich cultural heritage. The event is hosted by the Czech Melody Masters and will be held in Historic Downtown from 10 a.m. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Representatives from the new nonprofit, Mama Duck, present a check to representatives from Taylor ISD Child Nutrition to clear all current student lunch debt. From left are child nutrition personnel Holly O’Briant, Angelica Cazalas, Lindsey Gage, and Mama Duck representatives Desiree Grady...
Mama Duck clears school lunch debt
A new local nonprofit known as Mama Duck presented a check for $1,210.22 to Taylor ISD Child Nutrition to pay off all current student lunch debt. When classes resume after spring break, all student lunch accounts will start over with a zero balance. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Taylor ISD Ambassadors Robert Garcia, Jo Lindquist and Tim Mikeska observe as ag students Emma Pierce (far right) and Audrey Organ work with their goat, Waylon. Photos by Tim Crow
Taylor ISD ambassadors complete program
The 2022-23 Taylor Independent School District Ambassador class completed the program with a visit to the Taylor ISD Ag Barn and Athletic Complex, followed by a ceremony to award certificates of completion. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Rodolphe Rochez honors Dr. James L. Dickey with a tribute to his life and career while classmates display a model of Dr. Dickey’s home in Taylor. See an additional photo from the event on page 2 E-edition. Photos by Tim Crow
Dr. Dickey honored at Taylor Middle
The Taylor Middle School Black History Month Club presented a program for the entire school on Feb. 28. The theme of the program was “Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present and Preparing for the Future.” The program included a special tribute to the memory of Dr. James L. Dickey, a local physician, humanitarian and civil rights advocate. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Naomi Pasemann Elementary student, Jayda Leal, deposits her donation to the Pasemann Pennies fund with the assistance of Principal Felicia Gibson. Courtesy photo
A Pasemann tradition continues
Scholarships were very important to Naomi Pasemann. As a counselor, she helped many students apply for scholarships and even started a few herself. She also remembered hearing someone say that every $100 begins with a penny. So, when Pasemann Elementary opened in 1998-99, Mrs. Pasemann came up with the idea of starting the Pasemann Pennies Scholarship fund. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Hutto students pose with the awards they won at the Ascension Challenge March 4. Photo courtesy Hutto Independent School District.
Bits of big news
New community services Hutto has launched a victims’ advocacy program. Khila Coleman has been hired as the victims assistance coordinator and will work with the police department. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Hutto FFA members win FWSSR Calf Scramble scholarships
Hutto FFA members win FWSSR Calf Scramble scholarships
FORT WORTH – On March 9, scholarships were awarded to members of the Hutto FFA Chapter who participated in the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show Calf Scramble program, making them eligible for the Calf Scramble scholarship. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Students celebrate the announcement of Howard Norman Elementary School’s Lighthouse certification. Courtesy photo
Howard Norman Elementary School receives Lighthouse certification
HUTTO – Howard Norman Elementary School has earned a Lighthouse certification from FranklinCovey Education as a Leader in Me campus – a leadership and life skills program developed by educators and derived from Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Taylor Middle School Librarian Renee De Hoyos assists crochet club members with selecting yarn for their projects.
Taylor middle schoolers crochet
The Crochet Club at Taylor Middle School began when one student approached librarian Renee De Hoyos about the possibility of finding someone to teach the skill to a small group of friends during lunch. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
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