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Look for the helpers

When I was a little boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Mr. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

It was a cardboard kingdom as youngsters created houses, castles and cars during the spring break event.

This past week, the Taylor Public Library hosted their annual Spring Break 2022 Program from Monday, March 14, to Friday, March 18. On Monday, children attended interactive movie day featuring the Disney film Toy Story. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Billie Harrison, Ce’Delia Moore and MacKenzie Maybin recognize the contributions of George Washington Carver, Patricia Bath and Ruane Jeter at the TMS Black History program. Photo by Tim Crow

Celebrating Black life, culture, history

Taylor Middle School hosted a program on March 10 to celebrate black life, culture and history. Program director LA’Toya Smith began the event with comments about Black History Month, followed by the school choir singing the Negro National Anthem. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Kindness starts within

Kindness starts within

“You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” — Louise Hay Last week, I wrote about peace and how it starts with us — literally. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Taylor ISD art contest open

Taylor ISD art contest open

Your art could be included in future materials of Taylor ISD. The district is holding an art contest open through Monday, March 28. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Taylor High School Academic Decathlon team celebrate their recent bronze finish at the Texas State Academic Decathlon Competition at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio Feb. 25-26. The team includes, from left, Soryna McIntire, Yahir Cancel, Lluvia Allen-Correa, Zane Talavera,...

The Taylor High School Academic Decathlon team competed in the Texas State Academic Decathlon Competition at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio Feb. 25-26 and returned with the bronze team medal and scholarship money. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is illustrated in this poster at Thrall High School. Courtesy photos

Student council marks February holidays

The month of February was not just filled with love at Thrall High School, it was filled with respect, admiration and dreams. The Thrall Student Council celebrated Black History Month by creating a poster in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

The Taylor Public Library will be hosting tax assistance sessions. Photo by Fernando Castro

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

Children, staff and parents enjoy hearing from library aide Dave Taylor during Story Time at the Taylor Public Library March 2. The library hosts Story Time typically on Wednesdays and has holiday events lined up during December. For more information, visit http://www.taylortx.gov/25/library, call 512-352-3434 or visit the library at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. Facebook / Taylor Public Library 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Gardening program on native, adapted plants

Gardening program on native, adapted plants

The Green Thumbs Up Gardening Program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Library to host spring break events

Library to host spring break events

If parents of young children need to find something for their kids to do during spring break, the Taylor Public Library has a few options. On Monday, March 14, the movie “Toy Story” will be shown at 2 p.m. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

TEEN CRAFT

Remember Shrinky Dinks? Older children will have a chance for library fun Wednesday, March 16, to do the retro craft. Teenagers can make a key chain, necklace, bracelet or earrings. They can trace a picture or draw their own. The event will be 2-3 p.m. Advance registration is required. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Pregame festivities, vendors sought March 19

Pregame festivities, vendors sought March 19

Ahead of a semi-pro football game of the CTX Yellow Yellowjackets, there will be a lot going on throughout their opening day at Memorial Stadium. On March 19, vendors will be on hand from 8 a.m. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM