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Basketball courts in Hutto will receive additional lighting this year. Courtesy photo / City of Hutto

Hutto to install lights on basketball courts

Pretty soon, aspiring basketball stars of all ages will be able to shoot hoops in Hutto well after the sun goes down. The Hutto City Council voted unanimously on May 5 to purchase basketball court lighting systems for Hutto Lake Park, Fritz Park and Hutto Community Park. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

Hutto to host Design Rodeo

Hutto to host Design Rodeo

Like a recent Taylor event, Hutto’s municipal government is trying to wrangle ideas for tomorrow. The Design Rodeo will be an interactive workshop where Hutto residents will gather to understand the Downtown Hutto of today and then dream and design for the Downtown Hutto of tomorrow. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

Thymai Dong is Hutto ISD’s new director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Courtesy photo / Hutto ISD

DEI director chosen at Hutto schools

On May 3, Hutto Independent School district welcomed Thymai Dong, Ph.D, as its new director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). “I look forward to working with her, the ERI Task Force and district leaders to launch this new role in Hutto ISD,” said Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

Working for the love and not for the clock

Working for the love and not for the clock

“Success is often achieved in the 25th, 26th, and 27th hours of the day.” Old Italian Saying by Jim Chionsini The official results are still out, but roughly 440 columns in newspapers and on the blog over the last eight-and-a-half years make for a successful mission. Add another estimated 500 columns penned for papers prior to “the blog period,” and as my military pilot buddies would say, “We’re set for that 1,000th sortie.” The sage advice above from my mentor and good friend of many years has undoubtedly played an essential role in reaching that realm. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

DORIS ROZNOVAK AQUATIC CENTER

DORIS ROZNOVAK AQUATIC CENTER

1600 VETERANS DR., TAYLOR Pool season at Murphy Park opens Saturday, May 28. The pool traditionally opens on Memorial Day weekend. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

Animal shelter update Thursday

Animal shelter update Thursday

Upgrades and rising costs for the City of Taylor Animal Shelter will be discussed Thursday with the City Council. On May 26, the council will receive an update on the animal shelter from HDR, the city’s engineering and consulting firm. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

The Taylor Police Department Honor Guard offers a three-volley salute during the Memorial Day salute in Taylor May 28, 2017. File photo

Salute in Murphy Park Monday

The annual tradition of saluting the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our nation will be marked in Murphy Park Monday. On May 30, the City of Taylor Memorial Day Salute will be at 10 a.m. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

CORRECTION

In the May 22 edition of the Taylor Press, on page 1, in our story “Head of class ’22,” Taylor High School salutatorian Lindsay O’Dell’s father is incorrectly listed as Dan O’Dell. His name is Donny O’Dell. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

Marjorie “Laverda” Kieschnick Walther

Marjorie “Laverda” Kieschnick Walther

Marjorie “Laverda” Kieschnick Walther at the age of 92 years, passed away in her sleep May 20, 2022. She was born Dec. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

Judy Lyn Muery

Judy Lyn Muery spent her life as a leader. She was the inspirational matriarch of her family, a teacher for more than three decades, a bible study leader, and an unsung minister to widows throughout the area. She was called home to glory on May 19, 2022. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

Christie Renee Pyle

Christie Renee Pyle

A beautiful angel gained her wings last Tuesday night at a very young age. Christie Renee Pyle, one of God’s purest creations, is now celebrating in heaven. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

Children, staff and parents enjoy hearing another tale during Story Time at the Taylor Public Library May 18. The library hosts Story Time typically on Wednesdays and will have special sessions during the Summer Reading Program. For more information, visit http:// www.taylortx.gov/25/library, call 512-352-3434 or visit the library at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. Facebook / Taylor Public Library 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

Friends of library to meet

Friends of library to meet

If you consider yourself a friend of your local library, there’s a group that might interest you The Friends of the Taylor Public Library organization met this past Tuesday, May 24. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon in the library’s board room at 801 Vance St. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

Davilla hosting events this year

Davilla hosting events this year

The Davilla community has several events coming up this year. A farmer’s market and garage sale will kick off the summer on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM