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Jim Gray, Taylor public works director, and city staff and HDR engineering firm reprsentatives discuss a water and sewer presentation during a City Council meeting at City Hall in Taylor Aug. 2. Photos by Fernando Castro

Council reviewing infrastructure

Water, wastewater and other infrastructure construction in Taylor’s past and future — which includes Samsung Austin Semiconductor — is being discussed this month at City Hall. On Thursday, April 11, the Taylor City Council will review completed projects and final results from use of the 2019 infrastructure bond. The meeting comes on the heels of special called meeting Aug. 2 to discuss water and wastewater concerns. 08/10/2022 01:12 PM

Hutto official earns award

Hutto official earns award

A local official has a new credential on his resume. Matt Wojnowski, Hutto assistant city manager, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). 08/10/2022 01:12 PM

Sgt. Sam Brister (left) talks with children during the Truck Petting Zoo at the Taylor Public Library in Taylor March 17. Photo by Fernando Castro

Bash, movie Friday at Square

Taylor’s municipal government and Taylor Police Department want to help everyone celebrate before heading back to school during the annual Back to School Bash on Friday, Aug. 12. 08/10/2022 01:12 PM

Taylor educators are all smiles as they begin professional development sessions to prepare for a successful year. Photo by Tim Crow

CLASSES BEFORE CLASSES

Taylor ISD Educators have returned to campuses and are preparing for a successful school year. During professional development days, topics are addressed to cover curriculum, technology, organization and classroom management. 08/10/2022 01:12 PM

Happiness

“There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.” — Mandy Hale — Mandy Hale A wise teacher once brought balloons to school, told her pupils to blow them up and write their name on one. After the children tossed their balloons into the hall, the teacher moved through the hall mixing them all up. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Bernice Sanchez assists students at Northside Elementary School during the early days of her career around 1996. Photo by Tim Crow

‘There’s our principal’

Bernice Sanchez began her career in Taylor ISD as an instructional assistant, working with young children with disabilities at Northside Elementary School. She describes her work there as a job she loved with the best team of educators that included Kay McCuk, Carol Tharp, Alma Garcia and Kay Bishop. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

The hunt is on: Local businesses join cartoon hunt

The hunt is on: Local businesses join cartoon hunt

Tex Avery left his mark on the cartoon world, and now it is spread all over his hometown – Taylor. The Toon Squad scavenger hunt, a project started by local artist Dennis Levitin, is now underway. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

The Rotary Club of Taylor hears from Col. Norine Harris of the Texas Military Department’s State Guard during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor Aug. 4. Taylor’s Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. Courtesy photo

STATE GUARD COLONEL TALKS TO ROTARY

The Rotary Club of Taylor hears from Col. Norine Harris of the Texas Military Department’s State Guard during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor Aug. 4. Taylor’s Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. Courtesy photo 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Jane Longino Stover

Jane Longino Stover

Jane Longino Stover was born Aug. 15, 1929, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and peacefully passed away at the age of 92 Aug. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Patricia Ann Stanley

Patricia Ann Stanley

Patricia Ann Stanley, 92, of Taylor, passed away Friday July 29, 2022, in Round Rock, following a brief illness. Patricia (Pat) was born June 12, 1930, in Dallas. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Harry Mitchell Clark

Harry Mitchell Clark

Harry Mitchell Clark passed away July 25, 2022, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. He was born Dec. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Luz Eliana Dlugos

Luz Eliana Dlugos

Luz Eliana Dlugos was born April 17, 1926, in Valparaiso, Chile, to Jose Ramon Galarce Sanguesa and Mercedes Carolina Olga Cevallos Araya. In 1947, she was among the first eight women to graduate from the Catholic University of Valparaiso School of Law. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM