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EVENTS CALENDAR
EVENTS CALENDAR
Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/ heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
County JPs to educate community
County JPs to educate community
GEORGETOWN – What does a Justice of the Peace do once they have been elected? What is their role in county government? These questions and more will be answered at the Justice of the Peace Community Forum scheduled for Monday, June 5 at the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office, 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown. At the forum, guests will learn how a Justice of the Peace works with small claims, debt claims, Class C traffic violations, juvenile cases, death inquests, weddings and more. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Memorial Day Sunset Block Party Friday, May 26 — From 6 to 9 p.m., Hutto’s Municipal Government will host Hutto Parks and Recreation for a block party at Fritz Park, 400 Park St. The event will observe a remembrance ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. There will be food trucks, vendors, live music and family-friendly activities. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
CLARIFICATION
CLARIFICATION
A Taylor Press online story May 12 headlined “Legislation could give property owners near Samsung more of a say” referenced an email by Taylor Assistant City Manager Tom Yantis that had some words missing in the last sentence. The sentence should have read: “I would be happy to discuss other properties that are within the city’s intended growth areas and how we could work with you on plans for a housing development in one of those areas.” 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
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It happens all the time
“There is goodness everywhere and kindness matters.” I usually end my column with these words, but this time I want to start with it because I have experienced so much kindness this week that I want to share with you. “Shoutout to Ashley and Omar at Strickland Brothers for their fast and friendly service. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
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Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
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Tag, you’re it!
This column represents the opinion of Jason Hennington, and this week serves as a graduation speech to seniors, high school or college. Students, you have reached graduation, but let’s talk about when you were a child. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM
Samsung’s $17 billion fabrication foundry is a permanent part of the Blackland Prairie landscape, and landowners in parts of Taylor’s ETJ are finding it difficult to sell their land. Photo by Jake Ferrigan, Aerotract Geospatial
Law could empower owners near Samsung
A potential new law could give some relief to property owners living in the shadow of Samsung Austin Semiconductor by allowing them to petition Taylor for removal from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM
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Bernard Andrew Mokry
Bernard Andrew Mokry was called home to the Lord Jesus Monday evening May 8, 2023. He was born Dec. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM
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Where’s your focus?
What if you woke up with only the things you were grateful for yesterday? When you leave your house and return to it safely, that is a blessing that is often underestimated. The same goes for all of the other good things that happen to us each and every day. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM
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Clock ticking on moving bills
The clock is ticking on getting bills out of the House and to the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM
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Summer break and true happiness
Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@ granitemediapartners. com. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM
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Chamber Talk Part 2
Boles details county’s road projects at Chamber luncheon Until recently, most new road construction was focused on western Williamson County, but these days you’d be hard pressed to find a thoroughfare not being worked on in and around the Taylor/Hutto area, an elected official said. On Monday, May 15, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles said the county is committed to road development in our area to accommodate the explosive growth associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors during this month’s Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon at the Taylor Mansion Estate & Crystal Ballroom. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM
(From left) Kelly McRae, Brooke Ashley Eden and Mandy Marie Luke perform at Heritage Square Thursday night. Photo by Nicole Lessin
SUN COMES OUT
The old adage “April showers bring May flowers” proved true last week. The first official concert of the spring series of Music on Main may have been cancelled due to rain in April, but May’s Music on Main event delivered the spring weather and fun to Heritage Square Thursday, May 18. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM
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