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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

. 10/29/2022 10:41 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

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM

Applications and donations sought for Operation Red Santa

Applications and donations sought for Operation Red Santa

The Taylor Fire Department and the Taylor Professional Firefighters Association are teaming up to offer the Red Santa Program to ensure Taylor-area children have toys for Christmas and their families have food for a holiday dinner. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM

Wikipedia/Nosferatu

Nosferatu Movie Screening

The Public Arts Advisory Board invites the public to a frightfilled evening as they show the classic movie Nosferatu with music featured during the film being played live by members of the Central Texas Philharmonic. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM

Connie Zycha of Austin Telco Federal Credit Union, waves after taking a pie to the face Oct. 20 at Heritage Square Park Photos by Catherine Mcgary

Pies in the face for polio

A group of community leaders in Taylor got their faces messy to fight polio during the Music on Main concert Thursday Oct. 20 at Heritage Square Park. 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

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

Chinese Pistache is a Texas native-adaptive tree, one that isn’t native to an area, but it grows like it is native.

A second Spring

Fall in Central Texas feels more like a second spring, but with a decrease in daylight. With the drop in overnight temperatures, it’s finally cool enough to be able to plant again. Fall is the best time for planting trees, shrubs and perennials since there is just enough time for plants to establish a strong root system before going dormant over the winter. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Rams Elementary boys team poses with the 1st place trophy at the Austin Athletic Association Cross Country meet. Courtesy Photo

St. Mary's Elementary and Middle School cross country results

The St. Mary’s Catholic School Elementary and Jr. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM 1

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

The annual pumpkin patch is open through the end of the month at the First United Methodist Church of Taylor.

During the rest of the month of October, the First United Methodist Church of Taylor is hosting their annual Pumpkin Patch in front of their church at 907 W. Lake Drive in Taylor. This is a family-friendly event with many photo opportunities, plus craft items and baked goods for sale, and of course, PUMPKINS! 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

GOOD NEWS

BY ISABELLA TEBEAU “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” — Coretta Scott King This week, I want to give a big shoutout to Rick Early. Rick is a person who believes in community. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

COLLEGE BOARD HONORS

COLLEGE BOARD HONORS

Thirteen Taylor High School students have been recognized by the College Board for outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and/or AP Exams throughout their high school career. Those students are Brennan Zupfer, Elaine Cervenka, Jaden Rush, Kaitlyn Baum, Miguel Ruiz, Rebecca Courtney, Rose Simons, Soryna McIntire, Yahir Cancel, Zane Talavera and Jett VanBrocklin. Not pictured are Luke Thompson and Bethany Robles. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM