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Dr. Dickey Day 2022 this Saturday
Dr. Dickey Day 2022 this Saturday
The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center will honor and celebrate Dr. Dickey Day, an annual celebration of the birthday and legacy of Dr. James Lee Dickey. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Fannie Robinson Park Pavilion, 206 S. Dolan St. This year, the first since Dickey’s historic home was destroyed by arson earlier this year, Dr. Dickey Day will be co-sponsored by the city of Taylor and the Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-Students Association in order to display banners promoting the event on city-owned property, such as Heritage Square and the Taylor welcome signs. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
James William Cottle
James William Cottle
James William Cottle, 73, of Taylor, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by family. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
In the Anthropocene artists, (from left to right): Lisa Miller, Virginia Headley Maserang, Sue Bishop, Jo Snyder, Judy Blundell, Melanie Shaw, Sonia Colonna Mathis, Rachel Martin, Toni Ardizzone, Valerie Fowler and Samantha Melvin. (Not pictured): Deborah Carroll, Molly Mansfield, Rhea Pet...
BirdSong exhibit on view at McCrory Timmerman building through Dec. 18
Bird: a derogatory term for a woman in Australia, and other parts of the Englishspeaking World. Anthropocene: a period documenting the beginning of humanity’s major impact on ecosystems and other aspects of the natural world until the present day. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
Race organizer Scott Dean, commander of the American Legion Graham D. Luhn Post 39 in Taylor, visits with Matthew Drummond, Ned Rhoades Jr., and Jace Gilbreath Nov. 5 at the after party. Photos by Nicole Lessin
Fifth annual Taylor Veterans 5K Beer Run raises thousands for Taylor charities
The sun was shining, and the kegs were flowing Saturday for a good cause. About 80 runners/beer enthusiasts turned out for the fifth annual Taylor Veterans 5K Beer Run hosted by the American Legion Graham D. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
Construction plans in Hutto approved
Construction plans in Hutto approved
HUTTO – Residents in Hutto will start to see infrastructure improvements in the near future. The Hutto City Council voted to continue with improvements on the city’s infrastructure plans during last month’s meetings that include waterline, transportation and drainage, in addition to highway expansions that have been budgeted in and around more than $2 million in funds on bid less, contractual projects. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
That's what I think about on Veterans Day
That's what I think about on Veterans Day
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis, (1890 –1958) American news reporter, author, and Peabody Award recipient. What comes to mind when someone says, “Veterans Day?” I think about many things. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
Jude Martin enjoys hosting her grandparents, Steve and Norma Marquart, at Taylor ISD’s Child Development Center.
CDC celebrates grandparents
Children at Taylor Independent School District’s Child Development Center, which serves children ages six weeks to three years of age, recently celebrated the grandparents of their community by inviting these loved ones to their school for a special time together. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
The Halloween House Decorating Contest winner went to the owners of 908 Bethpage Dr. Their decorations light up the block to win the Best Use of Motion award.
Spirit of Halloween Haunts Hutto Homes
HUTTO – Hutto scared up more than fifty local homeowners for the inaugural Halloween House Decorating Contest. The Parks and Recreation department sponsored the ghoulish contest. Volunteer judges went to every home entered and came up with a list of winners in four spooktastic categories. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
Still time to Hang with the Hippos
Still time to Hang with the Hippos
HUTTO – There is still time to sign up to learn more about what’s happing in Hutto ISD. The community is invited to join Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas for a Hang with the Hippos. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
Principal LeKesha Whitfield, staff members, Tracey Janowitz and her daughter helped Hippo Hangers organize clothing at the Ninth Grade Center. Photo courtesy of the Hutto ISD Facebook page
District needs help keeping Hutto warm
HUTTO – As the temperatures start to get lower, a friendly reminder that the Hutto ISD Parent & Family Engagement team’s “Hippo Hangers” program has an immediate need for cold-weather clothing including coats, jackets, long-sleeved shirts, sweaters/sweatshirts, socks and pants. Clothes of all sizes are needed, but the biggest need is sizes for elementary children. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
Youth Ducks’ coaches hold up the Tri-County Championship to celebrate with their team. Photos by Evan Hale
Youth Ducks capture first ever State Championship
With the clock winding down, coaches and players on the Taylor Youth Ducks varsity football team took the top off the water cooler and dumped it on head coach Quincy Griffin’s head, signifying their Tri-County Youth Football League Super Bowl Championship victory Saturday night. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
Increased pay to be considered at Nov. 10 meeting
Increased pay to be considered at Nov. 10 meeting
The decision for a controversial pay raise for the mayor and council could come this week. At the Nov. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
Three arrested on weapons charges at Hutto school
Three arrested on weapons charges at Hutto school
HUTTO – Three teenagers were arrested on weapons charges in the Hutto High School parking lot Thursday, Nov. 3. The arrests were made during a varsity football game at Memorial Stadium. A spectator alerted a Hutto Independent School District police officer to the possible presence of a gun in the parking lot and individuals having a verbal altercation. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
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