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Paul Scott Bennett
Paul Scott Bennett
Paul Scott Bennett, a gentle and kind man, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Carrollton, after battling dementia for over 10 years. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Katy Nell Tidwell
Katy Nell Tidwell
Katy Nell Tidwell, age 93, of Granger, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Paul William Schroeder
Paul William Schroeder
Paul William Schroeder, 43, of Round Rock, passed away Oct. 2, 2022. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Spay-ghetti dinner
Spay-ghetti dinner
Texas Critter Crusaders will be holding their 2nd Annual Spayghetti Dinner & Dance on October 22nd at the Taylor SPJST, located at 5025 FM 619, from 5pm to 10pm. The evening will include “Yappy Hour”, a spaghetti meal and dance, as well as a bucket raffle. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Contestants dive into pies face first to win the pie eating contest. Facebook/Hutto Chamber
Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival Next Weekend
Don’t miss the Hutto Oldey Tyme Days Festival, sponsored by The Hutto Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Oct. 15 on U.S. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Young racers take off from the starting line during the Good Life Kid’s K race in 2021. Photo by Jason Hennington
Good Life Taylor 5K turns 10
A decade ago, Julie Rydell’s dog got loose. When Rydell went to pick her up from the Taylor Animal Shelter, she was shocked by the overcrowded conditions of the animals. “At the time, it wasn’t great,” recalled Rydell. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Pat Helbert serves as the master of ceremony at the annual Duck Hall of Fame lunch and induction. She welcomes all current and ex-Ducks to the event with open arms. Photos by Ryan Newsom
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
One of the many highlights of homecoming each year is the induction of Taylor High School graduates into the Taylor High School Duck Hall of Fame. This year the Ex-Students Association added four alumni to the distinguished list: world famous athlete Fred Kerley (class of 2013), anthropologist Peggy Leshikar Denton (class of 1970), educator Tim Crow (class of 1980), and Jessica Harkins Shahin (class of 1970) for her commitment to serving 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Padavil talks bond ahead of vote
Padavil talks bond ahead of vote
With early voting only weeks away, Taylor Independent School District officials hard at work in the community answering questions about an upcoming $82.5 million bond issue. At the Sept. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
VEGAS
New CEO takes helm at ERCOT
AUSTIN – A new permanent leader of the main grid operator for Texas takes the helm this week. In August, the board of directors of the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that Pablo Vegas will take over as the President and CEO for ERCOT effective Oct. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Constructionman Alina Townsend, a Hutto native, is one of those sailors. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vanessa White
Hutto native builds on Seabees 80-year legacy
GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI – Eighty years ago, members of Navy Construction Battalions were fittingly nicknamed, “Seabees,” a play on the C and B initials. They are responsible for building military bases and airfields, supporting humanitarian efforts and conducting underwater construction projects. Constructionman Alina Townsend, a Hutto native, is one of those sailors. Townsend is continuing a family tradition of military service. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Hutto to STOMP out bullying
Hutto to STOMP out bullying
HUTTO – October is National Bullying Prevention Month. During October, students, schools and communities all over the world unite to “STOMP Out Bullying.” STOMP Out Bullying is the leading national anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens in the U.S. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
Campuses earn purple star designation for military connected students
Campuses earn purple star designation for military connected students
HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District (ISD) is proud to announce that four campuses have received the distinction of being named a Texas Education Agency (TEA) Purple Star Designation campus. The award is for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years in recognition of being schools that excel in meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families. The campuses that received the designation are Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School (KES), Howard Norman Elementary School (HNES), Veterans’ Hill Elementary School (VHE) and Hutto Middle School (HMS). 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
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