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Firefighter Colton Brock shows students a tool that firefighters sometimes use during emergencies.

FIREFIGHTERS VISIT ST. MARY’S

St. Mary’s Catholic School had some special guests earlier this week. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

Thrall NHS inducts new members

Thrall NHS inducts new members

THRALL – The Thrall Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 16 new members Wednesday, Oct. 6. Returning members also participated and officers spoke on the importance of character, scholarship, leadership and service. Korie Dutschmann is the chapter sponsor. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

Businesswomen donate to Honor Guard Academy

Businesswomen donate to Honor Guard Academy

The Taylor Fire Department Honor Guard Academy was held Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Williamson County Expo Center. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

Taylor Area Businesswomen President Charlotte Albert unloads Bingo gifts to Senior Citizens Coordinator Dorothy Fischer.

TAB hears about United Seniors of Taylor

At the August meeting of the Taylor Area Businesswomen, the organization heard more about local senior citizens. The meeting opened with a prayer from Brenda Cox followed by minutes and the treasurer’s report. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

Spay-ghetti dinner

Spay-ghetti dinner

Texas Critter Crusaders will be holding their 2nd Annual Spayghetti Dinner & Dance on October 22nd at the Taylor SPJST, located at 5025 FM 619, from 5pm to 10pm. The evening will include “Yappy Hour”, a spaghetti meal and dance, as well as a bucket raffle. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Local love

Every time I am at Good Strangers, I feel like home. And I can tell other people sitting there chatting with their friends feel the same. It’s a great place to meet or just to pause. The locally roasted coffee is my favorite of course but overall, it’s the loving environment that always brings me back. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Do I have text neck?

Do I have text neck?

For more than 20 years I have been seeing patients with neck problems, however within the last 5 to 7 years a new situation has arisen that is being seen in numbers much higher than previously. Today society has caused individuals to become more sedentary and in a continuous or chronic Forward Head Posture (FHP). This often times leads to a condition that is now known as Text Neck. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Ryan Schneider (Right), of RE/MAX Associates Group, congratulates Taylor High School Students of the Month, Estrella De La Torre (left) and Ryan Valdez (center). Photo by Tim Crow

Taylor High School names Students of the Month

Taylor High School has named Ryan Valdez and Estrella De La Torre as Students of the Month for September. With a focus on the character traits of respect and responsibility, these two students were nominated by their teachers for the outstanding job they do every day. Speaking on the importance of respect, Valdez said, “Respect is important because I want to be treated the way I treat others. Even if I’m not (treated with respect), I’m still treating them with respect.” 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Former Taylor choir director William Kretzmeier reunites with his 1969-1970 students for a homecoming performance. Courtesy photos

Choir director honored

One of the special moments of Homecoming 2022 was the reunion of the 1969-1970 Taylor High School Choir and their director, William Kretzmeier. While in high school, this choir of 53 students recorded an album of 16 songs entitled Artistry in Sound. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Waddles Family Tree 1936-2022

Waddles Family Tree 1936-2022

One of the highlights of Homecoming 2022 was the Taylor High School Mascot Reunion. Former Waddles and pre-Waddles mascots were invited to take a group photo at the ex-students program. The earliest mascot in attendance was Phil Pierce who served as Taylor’s mascot from 1936 – 1939, then as a senior Pierce went on to serve as team captain for the Ducks. Other mascots attending the reunion were Kimberly Hill, Kristine Sankey, Brittany Crayton, Lisa Buzan, Mandy Tennill, Stacyi Roznovak Burris and Brittani Barron. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Constructionman Alina Townsend, a Hutto native, is one of those sailors. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vanessa White

Hutto native builds on Seabees 80-year legacy

GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI – Eighty years ago, members of Navy Construction Battalions were fittingly nicknamed, “Seabees,” a play on the C and B initials. They are responsible for building military bases and airfields, supporting humanitarian efforts and conducting underwater construction projects. Constructionman Alina Townsend, a Hutto native, is one of those sailors. Townsend is continuing a family tradition of military service. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Good Life Taylor 5K

Good Life Taylor 5K

The Good Life Taylor 5k run will begin rain or shine at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Bull Branch Park at Lynn and Davis St. in Taylor Participants are invited to enjoy a quiet, quaint and quick run that was designed with input from competitive runners. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Owner Hamid Oulebsir takes a break Tuesday, Sept. 28 at La Princiere Bakery.

Basking in baking

There may be a “drive through” sign on the exterior of La Princiere Bakery, 1426 N. Main St., but make no mistake, you will find no dime-a-dozen donuts for sale there, nor any fast food. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM