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The Rev. Terry Pierce of St. James Episcopal Church helps her godson deliver a basket of donations. Courtesy photos

There is always, always, always something to be thankful for. We asked you to send us your shoutouts and here is what was submitted to us for this week. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Anita Volek serves up a sample of dressing and gravy at this year’s Food Dudes event, sponsored by the TEE Foundation. Photo by Tim Crow

Anita Allen Volek has been an active supporter of the Taylor Educational Enrichment (TEE) Foundation since it’s reactivation in 2016. Awarding grants during Mallard Mania has been one of her all-time favorite events, and she and husband Dannie have participated in Food Dudes, most recently serving up Dannie’s homemade dressing from an old Volek family recipe. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Harding University is located in Searcy, Arkansas. Photo by Jeff Montgomery

Granger resident on dean’s list

A Granger resident is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring 2022 semester. Dallas Fuller, a sophomore studying biochemistry and molecular biology, is a student from Granger who earned a spot on the dean’s roster. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

STRAPPED FOR CASH

STRAPPED FOR CASH

In an effort to help collect donations, Chad Tywater, Walmart store manager, was taped to a pole Saturday, July 9. Tywater and other employees were strapped to the pole to raise money for Dell’s Children’s Hospital. Each employee who was taped to the pole had to collect more money than their previous co-worker. Photo by Jason Hennington 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Taylor ISD school board members congratulate the district’s Teachers of the Year. Award recipients from left are Jennifer Lindquist, Jean Barnett, Trent Whitney, Cynthia Rios, Lynn Bedard, Briana Bohac and Laura Sanchez. Photo by Tim Crow

Taylor ISD names Teachers of the Year

Art teacher Jean Barnett is Taylor High School’s Teacher of the Year. She loves watching her students grow and says that she learns from them as they learn from her. Being able to watch their artistic journey over their high school career is something she calls, “super special.” 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Former teacher celebrates 96th birthday

Former teacher celebrates 96th birthday

Lessie M. Givens celebrated her 96th birthday Saturday with family and friends at her home. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/13/2022 08:01 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. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

The Davilla Community Center is located at 20985 N. FM 487 in Davilla. Facebook / Davilla Texas Community

Community garage sale in Davilla

There were will be a lot to buy in the community of Davila this Saturday. A farmer’s market and garage sale will be July 16 from 9 a.m. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

RACIAL UNITY DISCUSSED AT ROTARY

RACIAL UNITY DISCUSSED AT ROTARY

The Rotary Club of Taylor heard from Jim Deuser during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor March 31. Deuser is with the Georgetown Rotary Club Racial Unity Committee, which works to develop and implement a model for Georgetown’s Rotary for ending individual and institutional discrimination. Taylor’s Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

Family reunion July 23

Family reunion July 23

The Hobbs-Smith Family Reunion will be held Saturday, July 23, at the Lawhon Springs School Museum. The Lawhon Springs School is now a museum and will be the permanent home for the Hobbs-Smith Reunion. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

HUTTO celebrates Fourth of July

HUTTO celebrates Fourth of July

Fireworks explode over Hutto July 4. Facebook / City of Hutto, TX – Municipal Government Residents enjoy fireworks over Hutto during Independence Day celebrations at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater July 4. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/09/2022 12:22 PM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/09/2022 12:22 PM