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Root for, watch each other grow

Root for, watch each other grow

Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person. This week was filled with all acts of kindness. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

STUDENTS WIN IN BOOK GIVEAWAY

STUDENTS WIN IN BOOK GIVEAWAY

Forty third graders at Naomi Pasemann Elementary School won a copy of Merlin Missions, No. 1, Christmas in Camelot from the Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne. First Books sponsored the contest, and the books were donated by Osborne. Photo by Tim Crow 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

BACKPACK MEALS DONATED

BACKPACK MEALS DONATED

Monica von Waaden, of Hope4Austin, is partnering with Taylor ISD Family Services, Sodexo and Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry & Ministries to supply food for the district’s weekend backpack meal program. Thanks to these generous donations, assistance is provided for 40 families to help with food instability. From left are Taylor ISD Family Support Services coordinator John Matthews, Sodexo representative Misty Schoeffler and von Waaden. Photo by Tim Crow 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

Thrall Elementary School students and staff celebrate Twosday Feb. 22 in Thrall. Facebook / Thrall Elementary School

A once in a lifetime event happened this past Tuesday. On Feb. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 02/23/2022 10:00 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. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM

Students at the Bee School can suit up and watch while a hive of live bees is opened and inspected. Courtesy photo

Beekeeping school to feature 37 presenters, 52 topics

The Central Texas Beginning Beekeepers School will feature 37 instructors and 78 sessions with 52 unique topics to choose from. The school will be held on March 26 in Brenham. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM

Black History Month event February 26

Black History Month event February 26

On Saturday, Feb. 26, the Welfare Workers Club will host a Black History Month event at the Dickey Givens Community Center, located at the corner of Dolan Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Taylor. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM

ROTARY HEARS FROM ARCHITECT

ROTARY HEARS FROM ARCHITECT

The Rotary Club of Taylor heard from local architect Doug Moss during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor Feb. 17. Moss talked about projects in which he’s involved. The Rotary meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. Courtesy photos 02/23/2022 10:00 AM

Hutto celebrates Hippos

Hutto celebrates Hippos

HUTTO – Hippos were everywhere last week during World Hippo Day. More than 300 people stopped by Hutto City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM

Valerie Robin, of Austin, is a Precision Machining Technology student at Texas State Technical College in East Williamson County. Photo courtesy of TSTC

TSTC Precision Machining Technology student strives for excellence

HUTTO – Valerie Robin, of Austin, grew up learning from her father how to do basic work on cars. Now she is blazing her own path in Texas State Technical College’s Precision Machining Technology program at the East Williamson County campus. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM

Vaccines site at Hutto school

Vaccines site at Hutto school

HUTTO – Hutto ISD will host a walkup vaccination clinic Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM

You get what you focus on

You get what you focus on

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau If you choose to see what’s wrong, if you choose to see what’s broken, if you choose to focus on the things that are bad, they will become exaggerated. They will begin to monopolize your thoughts, you’ll see them anywhere. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM

THRALL SOPHS COOK

THRALL SOPHS COOK

Sophomores and their parents at Thrall High School cook chicken fried steak for a hungry community Feb. 15. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM

Rylan West celebrates being grand champion during the Rodeo Austin’s Youth Art Show in Austin Feb. 11. Courtesy photos

Rylan West, a Thrall High School sophomore, earned overall grand champion at Rodeo Austin’s Youth Art Show on Feb. 11 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin. Rylan’s digital Photoshop composition of a bronc rider competed against 250 entries from across Texas to win grand champion honors. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM