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Preparing garden tools for Spring

Preparing garden tools for Spring

Are your garden tools ready for spring? Keeping your garden tools in tip-top shape will save you time and energy. The topic for the February Green Thumbs Up program is “Preparing Garden Tools for Spring,” presented by Master Gardener Tommy King. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

ROTARY RECEIVES ACCOLADES

ROTARY RECEIVES ACCOLADES

The Rotary Club of Taylor heard from Jerry Chapman of the Rotary Club in the Cedar Park during its weekly meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor Jan. 24. Taylor’s Rotary also received banners noting their success in the previous year. The Rotary meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. For more on the Rotary’s recognition, see page 10. Courtesy photos 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

Master Gardeners meet on Valentine’s Day

Master Gardeners meet on Valentine’s Day

Did you know the Williamson County Master Gardeners have a demonstration garden in which they plant a wide variety of flowers, vegetables and fruits? Master Gardeners Judy Williams, Dale Hill and Jim Williams will present a free program to discuss the results of recent vegetable trials conducted at the AgriLife Demonstration Garden. They will discuss mari golds, parsnips, potatoes and lots of tips and advice. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

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Spanish version of Citizen Academy in March

There will be a chance for residents who speak Spanish to know more about the county’s law enforcement. During March 3-31, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office will host a Spanish version of its Citizen Academy, La Academia de Ciudadanos en Enspañol. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

Here’s the map, and be sure to share your #hipposelfie pics on social. Courtesy photo

Celebrate National Hippo Day Feb. 15

HUTTO – Where better than to celebrate World Hippo Day than at Hutto City Hall? Stop by city hall Tuesday, Feb. 15 anytime from 4 to 6 p.m. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

TESTING IN HUTTO

TESTING IN HUTTO

Hutto ISD will partner with Curative to bring a COVID-19 PCR testing site to the community. A kiosk is now set up in the Hutto Memorial Stadium visitor parking lot. It opens Wednesday, Feb. 2. Testing will occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Register for an appointment at https://book.curative.com/sites/34567. Courtesy photo 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

WINNING WEEKEND FOR HUTTO CHEER

WINNING WEEKEND FOR HUTTO CHEER

HUTTO – The Hutto High School cheer team headed to Dallas last week, for the NCA National Championship, and came home with some hardware. The Intermediate Varsity Team won the National Championship in their division, while the Novice Team brought home third in the Novice Varsity Division. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

George Qualley (left) accepts the three recognitions for the Taylor Rotary Club from Jerry Chapman, past district govern. Courtesy photo

Rotary receives recognitions

Last week, the Taylor Rotary Club received three recognitions for the organization’s outstanding work in the community. Past District Governor Jerry Chapman presented the awards at the Jan. 27 meeting. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

One act at a time

One act at a time

“How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.” — Morgan Freeman If you visit the Good News Taylor Made Facebook page, you will see posts about kindness shared throughout our community. You can also find posts that do not involve Taylor but is just heartwarming. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

Local makes dean’s list at Hastings

Local makes dean’s list at Hastings

Hastings College has announced the dean’s list for its fall 2021 semester. Cadyn Mannella, of Taylor, was one of 386 students from 20 states and eight countries to be named to the dean’s list. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

The audience is packed Jan 22 at the Howard Theatre in Taylor Jan. 22 before the screening of “Rondo and Bob”. Photos by Michele Johnson

The crowd was packed at the Howard Theatre last Saturday. On Jan. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

MAIN STREET INERMEDIATE SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS

MAIN STREET INERMEDIATE SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS

Main Street Inermediate School has released the honor roll for the second nine weeks of the 2021-22 semester. A HONOR ROLL • Fourth Grade — Alaynah Aldama, Ava Galvan, Monty Garrison, Emmanuel Herrera, Anthony Hilario Aguilar, Eli Medina, Matthew Rios, Clarissa Robertson, Isabella Salazar, Pepper Sartor, Damien Shelgren, Aubrey Taylor, Bria Vega, Caden Collier, Caleb Cram and Colin Highley. 01/29/2022 07:09 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM

The band Bottlecap Mountain was one of several featured acts at the Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival in Taylor Feb. 29, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro

Beer festival next month

The Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival is a ticketed fundraising event supporting Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, TX and will be at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor Saturday, Feb. 26. 01/26/2022 09:30 AM