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Candidates set for May election

Candidates set for May election

This past Friday was the filing deadline for candidates for May election, and there will be a few contested races in our area. Taylor Four candidates will vie for the At-large seat on the Taylor City Council. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM

This past November, during the Tri-County Youth Football League Super Bowl, Quincy Griffin motivates and encourages his team. Photo by Evan Hale

Running the race, overcoming obstacles

Last fall, after multiple attempts in the playoffs, the Taylor Youth Ducks, a team of 10–12-year-olds, were crowned champions in the Tri-County Youth Football League Super Bowl Nov. 5. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM

Tickets on sale for mayor's "State of our City" chamber luncheon

Tickets on sale for mayor's "State of our City" chamber luncheon

02/17/2023 02:53 PM

Art Off Center offering beginner clay class

Art Off Center offering beginner clay class

Interesting in beginning an art journey in clay? Then try Art Off Center’s Sunday Wheel Throwing and Hand Building class with instructor Tina Lewis. This is six-week session, beginning March 26, covers the skills of wheel throwing on the pottery wheel and hand building techniques. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

Black History Month banquet rescheduled

Black History Month banquet rescheduled

Originally scheduled for Feb. 4, the Connecting Excellence in Business, Community and Education banquet has now been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Legacy Martial Arts Every Wednesday — From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

DAVILLA COMMUNITY CENTER

DAVILLA COMMUNITY CENTER

All classes will be held Thursdays at the Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

Harriet Carlene (Pearson) Kubala

Harriet Carlene (Pearson) Kubala

Harriet Carlene (Pearson) Kubala, 79, of Granger, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

Disciplinary equality a goal for Hutto schools

Disciplinary equality a goal for Hutto schools

Courtesy graphic: Hutto Independent School District HUTTO – Ensuring that students who break the same rules receive the same consequence, no matter which school they attend, their economic status or their ethnicity, is a challenge Hutto Independent School District staff is addressing. Kyle Ruggirello, assistant director of student affairs, told the Hutto ISD board of trustees at a recent meeting that the district is working to adopt changes which “address the disparities between student demographic groups and decrease the rate of student discipline referrals.” The District Improvement Plan lists this initiative as a goal to be accomplished by spring 2024. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

I’m still learning, and still writing

I’m still learning, and still writing

“A child learns from his parents, but sometimes, the parents can learn from their child. — Gregorio Santos, composer” “My son learned to water ski this summer.” I penned that proclamation Sept. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

City, Good Life Taylor to unveil Percussion Park this weekend

City, Good Life Taylor to unveil Percussion Park this weekend

Kids of all ages will soon get a chance to march, play and sing to the beat of their own drum. This weekend, the city of Taylor’s Parks and Recreation Department and Good Life Taylor will host a free ribbon cutting ceremony for the recently completed Percussion Park at 10 a.m. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

Campbell: Passing the torch of inspiration

Campbell: Passing the torch of inspiration

HUTTO – Dr. Alexis Campbell knows first-hand that not all students get treated equally. She experienced it as a child herself, and she experienced it again as a young teacher in east Austin. Now, as principal of Ray Elementary in Hutto, she promotes equity and inclusiveness programs and strives for all students to have the same opportunities. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

Hutto ready to celebrate World Hippo Day

Hutto ready to celebrate World Hippo Day

HUTTO – Hippo mania is set to hit Central Texas Wednesday, Feb. 15 for the annual World Hippo Day. To celebrate the beloved community mascot, the city of Hutto is working with Hutto Independent School District to support this city-wide celebration. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM

CELEBRATING A 105-year-old Birthday

CELEBRATING A 105-year-old Birthday

Sometimes it takes a few years to get it right. For Alfred Meiske, it took 105 years. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM