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Liberty Hill resident Ellie Hert hoses off her heifer Dec. 7. Hert said the practice helps stimulate hair growth. Photos by Nicole Lessin

MOOS, CLUCKS, BLEATS

Last week, the Williamson County Expo Center came alive with moos, clucks and bleats. At the 77th Annual Williamson County Livestock Association Show and Sale was held at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Local pastor Shane Allen, a member of the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, spoke during a press conference prior to the Taylor City Council meeting Thursday night. Photo by Jason Hennington

Organization balks at agenda item

Although Taylor’s two parades are over — one billed as holiday procession focused on inclusivity, the other featuring family and biblical values — the controversy continues to brew. The episode, billed by some as a culture clash or “dueling parades,” has focused a national spotlight on Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Hutto High School robotics coach Andrew Haub shows off the five state championship rings his teams have earned since 2016. Courtesy photo

Hutto robotics team takes state

HUTTO – The halls of Hutto High School were booming Monday, Dec. 5 with a hallway pep rally celebrating the 2022 UIL State Championship Competition of Best of Texas Robotics. The reason for the celebration, Hutto ISD is once again home to a state championship Robotics UIL title. The UIL competition was held Dec. 1-3 in Frisco. Over the weekend, the Hutto High School Robotics Team, RoboCo XI, won the gold medal. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

DEI COMMITTEE CALENDAR

DEI COMMITTEE CALENDAR

Dec. 10: International Human Rights Day (United Nations) The UN established International Human Rights Day in 1948 following World War II. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

The Ghosts of Christmas Past

The Ghosts of Christmas Past

The Black Sparrow Music Parlor invites the public for a delicious holiday meal paired with chilling tales of peculiars and specters in true Victorian fashion. “The Ghosts of Christmas Past: A Victorian Holiday Event” will be offered at 7 p.m. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

Donald Eberle Kuempel

Donald Eberle Kuempel

Donald Eberle Kuempel, Sr. passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

Robert “Bob” Lee Swartz

Robert “Bob” Lee Swartz

Robert “Bob” Lee Swartz, 73, of Taylor, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at his home. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

Artists sought for city public art project

Artists sought for city public art project

Do you have a fun idea for an art piece to be displayed in city parks? Artists are sought for The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board’s Portal Project, which is a fun and creative way to bring art to unexpected community areas, such as the hike and bike trail, by decorating the elevated manhole covers along the route. The Portal Project already spans several manhole covers along the trail, starting from Eleventh and Washburn streets and heading south and east. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

TSTC student growing into industrial systems career

TSTC student growing into industrial systems career

HUTTO – Alejandro Garcia Puente, of Round Rock, is an Industrial Systems - Mechanical Specialization student at Texas State Technical College in East Williamson County. He is scheduled to graduate in December. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

Knowing the value of secondhand treasures

Knowing the value of secondhand treasures

“Secondhand animals make first-class pets.” — Author unknown. I’m guessing a street-smart cat or a dog in the PR business. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

Pinball hangout reopening at OTH Friday

Pinball hangout reopening at OTH Friday

The business formerly known as the Hangout Pinball Lounge, located in room 102 of Old Taylor High, 410 W 7th St Room, is reopening this Friday, Dec. 9 as Study Hall Pinball Arcade. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

WOMEN’S STUDY CLUB GATHERS FOR NOVEMBER MEETING

WOMEN’S STUDY CLUB GATHERS FOR NOVEMBER MEETING

. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

HI STEPPERS STEP UP FOR A WORTHY CAUSE

HI STEPPERS STEP UP FOR A WORTHY CAUSE

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