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Pictured are Kim Scherer, HNTB; Tina Rutterford, Chasco Construction; Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles; Mayor Chad Mees; Stacy Jo Hunter, Chasco Construction; Oscar Salazar-Bueno, HNTB; and Clayton Weber, HNTB. Courtesy photo

County celebrates Bartlett street improvements

On Feb. 17, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles was joined by Bartlett Mayor Chad Mees and others for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Cotrell Street improvement project. The project included pavement repair and overlay of the road from West Elm Avenue to Arnold Drive. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

CPR CLASSES START

CPR CLASSES START

The weekend didn’t stop more education at Hutto ISD Saturday, March 5, as the district held its first CPR class of the season. Hutto ISD Community Education is partnering with the Health & Safety department for the spring program. Pictured, nurse Marisa Thomison and Hutto ISD Director of Healthy and Safety Kendra Estes instruct adult students on life saving skills. For information on the April class and to register, visit https://huttoisd.revtrak.net/ WS-Redirect/?wsresource=eventDetail.html%3fid%3d1267885. Facebook / Hutto ISD Community Education 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

This art piece is called “Love” and was done by Ukrainian artist Alexander Milov at the Burning Man festival in Nevada in 2015. Courtesy photo

Why don’t we have peace?

“If you want to bring peace to the whole world, go home and love your family.” — Mother Teresa When I was a little girl, I asked my mother why we cannot have world peace. She explained it’s because I was not even able to keep peace between me and my brother. 03/05/2022 10:19 AM

Filling in Black History

Filling in Black History

The Taylor Press had an opportunity for anyone to color in images of figures in local or national black history during February. People could bring in their finished works into the Taylor Press office and have them displayed on the lobby wall. A new coloring opportunity can be found on page 8B. 03/05/2022 10:19 AM

TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND GETS SWEEPS

TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND GETS SWEEPS

Taylor Middle School’s band, led by head band director Brianna Perry, traveled to Bastrop this past week for the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading evaluation. The wind ensemble and symphonic bands both earned superior ratings on their performances. The ensemble band won sweepstakes as well. Facebook / Taylor ISD 03/05/2022 10:19 AM

TIGERS REIGN SUPERIOR AT UIL CONTEST

TIGERS REIGN SUPERIOR AT UIL CONTEST

Beth Butler leads the Thrall High School Tiger Band at the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading evaluation on Wednesday, March 2. The band, which includes assistant director Bana Estes, brought home the sweepstakes trophy and all superior ratings. Many of the musicians participated in other activities on the same day, such as reading to elementary kids for Read Across America, golf, regional powerlifting, tennis and track. Facebook / Thrall Independent School District 03/05/2022 10:19 AM

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE HELPS WITH CLOTHES

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE HELPS WITH CLOTHES

On Saturday, Feb. 26, the Assistance League of Georgetown funded a shopping trip for 100 Taylor students. Each student could select $100 worth of clothing from the Georgetown Walmart. The Assistance League project is called Operation School Bell. Pictured in the photo are back, Shane Wagner, Granger ISD; Mary Beth Wagner, Granger ISD; John Matthews, and Taylor ISD Family Support; and front, Sandra Leonte and Linda Ledbetter of the Georgetown Assistance League. Courtesy photo 03/05/2022 10:19 AM

LIONS ROAR GREATNESS AT UIL

LIONS ROAR GREATNESS AT UIL

Kyle Popove leads Granger ISD’s concert band with a performance in front of Granger Elementary School students Feb. 28. The band then traveled to Bastrop the next day to perform in the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading competition. Granger won sweepstakes in both events. Facebook / Granger ISD 03/05/2022 10:19 AM

The Hippo Stampede events are among upcoming activities from the Hutto Women’s Alliance. Courtesy graphic

Hutto Women’s Alliance events coming

The Hutto Women’s Alliance (HWA) has several big events and opportunities for involvement coming up, and the organization wants to make sure you have all of the details to be as involved as you want. 03/05/2022 10:19 AM

The Taylor Public Library will be hosting tax assistance sessions. 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. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM

Tenth Street United Methodist Church is at the corner of 10th and Hackberry streets in Taylor. Facebook / Tenth Street United Methodist Church

Ash Wednesday service this week

Tenth Street United Methodist Church will host an Ash Wednesday service on March 2 along with First United Methodist Church and Allen Chapel AME Church of Taylor and the Thrall United Methodist Church. The Rev. Travis Summerlin will lead the service and invites anyone in the Taylor area to attend. 03/02/2022 10:00 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. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM

Dominos will be played at the Tripp Center in Taylor March 8.

Domino date hosted by United Seniors

On March 8, United Seniors of Taylor Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization will meet, at 9:30 a.m. at the Tripp Center, located at 1517C McLain St. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM

Students at Farley Middle School created unity bracelets to honor Black History Month. Photos courtesy of the Hutto ISD Facebook page

Students make unity bracelets to honor Black History Month

HUTTO – During Black History Month, Farley Middle School students were invited to meet during lunch in the art and science classrooms to make Black History Month Unity Bracelets. The idea came from Chloe Anderson, a seventhgrade student at Farley, who is passionate about racial equity. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM

TALKING BLACK HISTORY

TALKING BLACK HISTORY

Taylor ISD Board of Trustees Vice President Shorty Mitchell (right) and Taylor ISD Transportation Director Carl Caldwell took time to sit and reminisce about the changing times in Taylor. Courtesy photo 03/02/2022 10:00 AM