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Hutto ISD board member James Matlock gives Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas her flowers to celebrate her five years with the district.
Hutto celebrates superintendent anniversary
HUTTO – The Hutto ISD community recently celebrated a milestone for one of their own. Last week marked a very special moment for the Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas, who calls herself the Head Hippo. Thomas celebrated her five-year anniversary with Hutto ISD. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
Arbor Day
Arbor Day
HUTTO – Plant a tree, get a tree. The community is invited to celebrate Texas Arbor Day at 9 a.m. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
The fifth annual Taylor Veteran’s Beer Run is set for Saturday, Nov. 5 in Murphy Park. The race is open to anyone and will include eight beer stations along the route. Photo by Jason Hennington
Grab a beer and run
On your mark, get set, go . . . to the first beer station. The fifth annual Taylor Veterans 5K Beer Run, hosted by the American Legion Graham D. Luhn Post 39 in Taylor, is set for Saturday, Nov. 5 in Murphy Park. The race is open to anyone who wants to participate. The course is 3.1 miles with eight beer stations throughout the race. Each station has water and a 4-ounce taster, which equates to two and half beers during the race. Runners are not required to drink beer. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
Last year’s Dickey Day celebration at Fannie Robinson Park Pavilion. Photo by Matt Hooks
Dickey Day 2022
The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center will honor and celebrate Dickey Day, their annual celebration of the birthday and legacy of Dr. James Lee Dickey, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Fannie Robinson Park Pavilion, 206 S. Dolan St. This year, the first since Dickey’s historic home was destroyed by arson last summer, Dickey Day will be cosponsored by the City of Taylor and the Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-Students Association in order to display banners promoting the event on City-owned property, such as Heritage Square and the Taylor welcome signs. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
JC Callis is the engineer for his Kiddie Express train that gives free rides through Coupland. Photos by Susan Garry
Election set for bond and council candidates
COUPLAND – On the Nov. 8 ballot, there are three Coupland City Council places up for election. There are five candidates for these places. Incumbents are Barbara Piper and John Roulston-Bates. New candidates are Victoria Gonzalez, Russell Schmidt and Ruby Wabbel. While you can vote in the Coupland city election at any Williamson County location, there will be a polling place in the St. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
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Taylor Area Businesswomen President Charlotte Albert presents a donation of school supplies to Taylor ISD district receptionist Kassandra Salinas. The supplies will be distributed to benefit students across the district. Photo by Tim Crow
SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION
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Goodness is everywhere
Goodness is everywhere
“Knowledge is power, community is strength and positive attitude is everything.” — Lance Armstrong I asked you all to send me your shoutouts and here are this week’s responses: “My friend Gayle Stanton who lives in Cedar Park is driving to bring me something I bought on Marketplace. Friends are a gift. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
How can we support your health?
How can we support your health?
When the neuron or cells in your brain form the right connections, our brains and health are great. However, if they form bad connections, that is when we get sick, or our bodies don’t work so well. We utilize techniques to break bad connections and reconnect healthier ones to help you restore your health! 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
King Mathis greets Taylor ISD Ambassador Jo Lindquist as she arrives at T. H. Johnson Elementary School.
Envoys for learning
Taylor Independent School District’s Ambassador Program for the 2022-2023 school year has started. Participants began their first session with a Q & A opportunity with Superintendent Devin Padavil. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
The Hutto Hippo mascot poses for a photo with the Falcon Ridge homecoming queen.
Hippos celebrate homecoming with seniors
HUTTO – Last week, the Hutto community celebrated homecoming, including seniors at Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation. Residents at Falcon Ridge enjoyed a visit from Hutto ISD cheerleaders and drumline. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM
Light installation at FM 1660 and Chandler Rd soon
Light installation at FM 1660 and Chandler Rd soon
HUTTO – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will install a traffic signal at the heavily traveled intersection of FM 1660 and Chandler Road in Hutto. The signal is part of the Austin District’s nonsite- specific signal installation program, which will install high priority signals across the 14 counties in the district. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM
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