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Tim Kennedy shows Lois Luedtke his original childhood wallet. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Thoele

First-grade class reunites after 62 years

It was a day of memories of learning to read with “Dick, Jane and Sally” readers, and having your own brown leather wallet, despite being in the first grade. These reminiscences and more were shared during a special reunion between former Northside Elementary School teacher, Lois Luedtke, now 85, and eight of her 34 first-grade students from the class of 1959-60 Saturday, Sept. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

Former mayor Don Hill and wife Leslie carry the 1961 state championship trophy to the field. Photo by Catherine McGary

Taylor honors closed high school

Prior to Legacy Early College High School, Taylor ISD had a second high school – O.L. Price. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM 1

Senior Director of Infrastructure for Williamson County Bob Daigh speaks at the monthly luncheon for the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce Sept. 19 at the Taylor Independent School District Event Center. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Roads on the menu at chamber luncheon

To build transportation corridors that meet the needs for future generations, you need to plan far enough out in advance. Such was the message shared by Robert ‘Bob’ Daigh, senior director of infrastructure for Williamson County, at the monthly luncheon sponsored by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce Sept. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

David Marsh, general manager of Capital Area Rural Transportation System, makes a presentation to the Taylor City Council Sept. 22. Courtesy Photo

City leaders look at bus ridership in Taylor

Ridership may not be as strong in Taylor, but city leaders want to expand local transportation services in anticipation of expected growth. At the regular meeting of the Taylor City Council Sept. 22, city leaders had the opportunity to hear a presentation from Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) General Manager David Marsh. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

Nadine Johnson Elementary School earns Texas Association of School Administrators award. Read all about it on page 11.

Nadine Johnson Elementary School earns Texas Association of School Administrators award

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The Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29

The Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29

The Ninth Annual Taylor Main Street Car Show, the biggest show in Central Texas, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat. Oct 29. This family-friendly event will feature cars, live music, shopping, food trailers and cold Texas Beer. Admission to the event, which brings in more than 10,000 attendees annually, is free. In addition, there are two dozen locally owned small businesses in downtown Taylor. Open containers are allowed in downtown, so you can sip, shop, and stroll. To sponsor, volunteer or become a vendor, please contact Jan Harris at the City of Taylor: jan. [email protected] or 512-352-3463. To register a car in advance, the fee is $15 or $25 the day of the event. Car show participants should arrive by 9 AM, and the earliest cars get the best parking spots. For advance registration, go to https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2022-mainstreet- car-show-registration- 376555777467 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Arts board sets public input sessions

Arts board sets public input sessions

The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board will hold two public listening sessions to gather input as part of its strategic planning efforts. The sessions will be held 6-8 p.m. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

National Night Out

National Night Out

At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, neighborhoods throughout Taylor will celebrate National Night Out in an effort to lower crime rates locally. Residents are asked to turn on their front porch light and spend the evening with neighbors, police, elected officials, firefighters and many others. Neighborhoods throughout the city will host special events such as block parties and cookouts. Public safety servants from Taylor will visit the different events. For more information, contact Claudia Parisella at the Taylor Police Department at 512-352-5551, or visit www.nationalnightout.org. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Mary Lou Lafler

Mary Lou Lafler

Mary Lou Lafler, 80, of Taylor, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at home surrounded by family. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Margaret Dell Carmack Moore

Margaret Dell Carmack Moore

On Sept. 12, 2022, at about 10:45 p.m., a flurry of angels led by our Lord filled the room of Margaret Dell Carmack Moore to the brim. They took our precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend with them as they departed for Heaven where she will reside forever with our precious Lord. She passed away peacefully in her sleep for which we are thankful. She was 99 years old, adventuresome, loved to travel and lived life to the fullest. Born April 12, 1923, in Weleetka, Oklahoma, she spent most of her life in Texas. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Edna M. Richter Hurta

Edna M. Richter Hurta

Edna M. Richter Hurta, age 95, went to live with her heavenly Father Sept. 18, 2022, in Temple. She was born July 20, 1927, in Taylor, to Fritz and Amy Bunge Richter. She attended a country school in Waterloo and graduated from Taylor High School in 1945. Shortly after that, she met her first love, Edward Hurta, in Taylor. They were married March 31, 1946. A few months later they moved to Temple where Edward’s work took them. They lived in Temple until their deaths. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Virginia Garza Lopez

Virginia Garza Lopez

Virginia Garza Lopez, 86, of Houston, passed away Sept. 19, 2022, at home surrounded by her children. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM