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CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Taylor High School varsity football quarterback Joshua Mikulencak (12) runs out onto the field with teammates Alejandro Randle (50) and Jordan Pickerill (14) on Sept. 9, 2022, during the Ducks’ 41-19 home victory vs. Robinson High School. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Ducks football highlights important upcoming dates
July is already coming to an end as Taylor High School varsity football is less than two weeks away from putting on the pads and helmets again. Taylor athletic director and head football coach Earven Flowers put out an announcement last week for Ducks football players, their families and the community with some important upcoming dates regarding the program. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Taylor High School varsity football senior linebacker Jaden Rush has his picture displayed on the AT&T scoreboard on Sunday, July 16 during the Junior Day Football National Showcase in Arlington. Photos courtesy of Joe Rush
Rush attends football camp at AT&T Stadium
ARLINGTON – Taylor High School varsity football was represented over the weekend as senior linebacker Jaden Rush attended the Junior Day Football National Showcase camp on July 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Kerley edged in 100-meter photo finish
Kerley edged in 100-meter photo finish
CHORZÓW, POLAND – Taylor’s own Fred Kerley went up against some fierce competition on Sunday, July 16 as the star sprinter competed in the men’s 100-meter dash at the Silesia Diamond League. Against a very strong field, the reigning 100-meter world champion Kerley was defeated for the first time in 2023 in the event as Akani Simbine of South Africa edged him in a thrilling race with a photo finish to determine the winner. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Curls and deformities in cucumbers, melons and squash are caused by partial pollination. Photo courtesy of Julie Rydell
Dealing with irrational heat
Spring in Central Texas was delightfully but unseasonably cool this year, but Mother Nature has ensured summer is hot and dry as usual. The spring rains and cooler temperatures were great for the gardens and helped our summer crops get established and become healthy, productive plants. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Compensation committe: Council pay raise from $25 to $250 per month
Compensation committe: Council pay raise from $25 to $250 per month
After a public outcry last fall over a proposed City Council compensation increase from $25 to $1,200$1,500 per month, the Council Compensation Committee is recommending $250 per month based on input from residents. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Williamson County website receives makeover
Williamson County website receives makeover
GEORGETOWN – On July 11, Williamson County announced some visible changes to its website. The county’s website can now be found at https://www.wilcotx. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
The legendary check ride pilot had one surprise left
The legendary check ride pilot had one surprise left
“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; — John Gillespie Magee Jr., World War II Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and war poet. “Mistakes to avoid on your pilot’s license check ride,” the magazine headline declared. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
As part of the announcement, EVO Entertainment released new renderings for their Hutto location. The company is even working with a local artist on a mural that will be prominently featured near the entrance to the complex. Courtesy of the city of Hutto
IMAX theater coming to Hutto as part of EVO Entertainment
HUTTO – As anticipation builds for EVO Entertainment’s new Hutto location, EVO officials announced the Hutto facility will include both an IMAX theater and a state-of-the-art Enhanced Viewing Experience theater. EVO Entertainment also released new renderings for the Hutto location. Updated timelines indicate official groundbreaking by late October and a spring 2024 grand opening. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
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Water restrictions tightened HUTTO – The three water service utilities serving Hutto updated their drought conditions last week, with the city of Hutto and Jonah Special Utility District moving to Stage 2 conditions and Manville Water Supply Corp. advancing to the more restrictive Stage 3. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell sits at the County Commissioners Court meeting on July 18. The Court traditionally meets at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk.”
Commissioners approve increase in salaries
GEORGETOWN- Elected officials in Williamson County are going to receive a pay raise. Passed by the County Commissioners’ Court Tuesday, July 18, the item adds a total of roughly $330,000 across the board for all the elected officials. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Taylor ISD superintendent Devin Padavil has accepted a position as superintendent at Georgetown ISD. Photo by Jason Hennington
Superintendent headed to Georgetown
On Monday night, Taylor Independent School District learned they will have to begin a search for a new superintendent after Georgetown ISD announced Devin Padavil as the lone finalist for the position in Georgetown. The announcement came while Padavil was in Cabo, San Lucas, Mexico, where he was married this past weekend. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Zachary Gibson tries his hand at welding while learning more about technology classes offered to students.
Trade importance kicks in with soccer coach
WACO – More than 20 career and education counselors and teachers throughout Texas learned about technical careers at Texas State Technical College’s TECHcelerate conference held July 11, through July 13, at the Waco campus. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
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