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Billie Harrison, Ce’Delia Moore and MacKenzie Maybin recognize the contributions of George Washington Carver, Patricia Bath and Ruane Jeter at the TMS Black History program. Photo by Tim Crow
Celebrating Black life, culture, history
Taylor Middle School hosted a program on March 10 to celebrate black life, culture and history. Program director LA’Toya Smith began the event with comments about Black History Month, followed by the school choir singing the Negro National Anthem. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM
It was a cardboard kingdom as youngsters created houses, castles and cars during the spring break event.
BREAK FOR FUN
This past week, the Taylor Public Library hosted their annual Spring Break 2022 Program from Monday, March 14, to Friday, March 18. On Monday, children attended interactive movie day featuring the Disney film Toy Story. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM
People who are seeking to help Ukrainians have a local, tasty option.
Look for the helpers
When I was a little boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Mr. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM
The Portal Project allows residents to beautify elevated manhole covers in Taylor. Facebook / Taylor Public Arts
Open call for Portal Project
More canvases are available for residents to show off public art. The city of Taylor and the Taylor Arts Advisory Board (TAAB) invites local artists to submit an art proposal for the Portal Project. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
Six teachers in Hutto ISD received a total of $48,000 from the Grow Your Own grant scholarship. At the presentation are (front row, from left) Tony Carr, Natacha Barbosa, Uma Rao and Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas; (Middle row, from left) Elisa Hood-Waddle, Lindsay Brown, Gloriana Pr...
Teachers ready to grow their own
HUTTO – Teachers in Hutto received $48,000 to help grow their skills and students. On Friday, March 11, Hutto ISD announced that six paraprofessionals were chosen to receive the “Grow Your Own” grant scholarship. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
Taylor earns finance award
Taylor earns finance award
Taylor’s municipal government has earned a recognition for its finances. On Feb. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
Here is the master plan for Northside, a planned neighborhood in Taylor. Courtesy graphic / Michael Watkins Architect, LLC
Norther coming in Northside neighborhood planned
Another albeit unique north Taylor neighborhood is likely on the way from a Taylor-bred developer. On March 10, the Taylor City Council approved an ordinance in regards to a planned mixed-use neighborhood called Northside. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
Aiden Palomo
Shooter arrest, family fights emotions
On Sunday night, a bullet narrowly missed a child avoiding possible injury or death. Police arrested Aiden Palomo, 18, of Taylor, after he discharged a firearm near two children who were outside playing. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
Hutto ISD Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas (second from left) served as a panelist at the SXSW EDU to discuss Hutto ISD’s demographic trends. Photo courtesy of the Hutto ISD Facebook page
Estrada Thomas speaks at SXSW
HUTTO – Last week, Hutto ISD Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas served as a panelist for the Fast Growth School Coalition at the South by Southwest (SXSW) EDU to discuss student demographic trends. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
Lance Corporal Noah Goertz does a shared salute with students at the Howard Norman Elementary School during his visit last week. Photos courtesy of the Hutto ISD Facebook page
Marine visits elementary school students
HUTTO – Last week, Howard Norman Elementary School (HNES) hosted Hutto ISD graduate Noah Goertz. Goertz is a Lance Corporal, which is a military rank, used by many armed forces worldwide, and also by some police forces and other uniformed organizations. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
Taylor in Elite 8 of Strong Towns
Taylor in Elite 8 of Strong Towns
Voting is now open for Round 2 of the Strong Town’s National Strongest Town Contest, and the city of Taylor is one of the cities featured in this Elite Eight round of the March Madness Style contest, facing off against Norwood, Ohio. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
STUDENTS ICED WITH KINDNESS
STUDENTS ICED WITH KINDNESS
Young Tigers at Thrall Elementary School received Kona Ice courtesy of the school’s parent-teacher organization March 11. Facebook / Thrall Elementary School. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
DON’T FEED THE TRUCKS!
DON’T FEED THE TRUCKS!
The Taylor Public Library will have a truck petting zoo this Thursday, March 17, as a part of the library’s spring break activities. In the past, the petting zoo has included a fire truck, police car, ambulance, street sweeper and a military vehicle. File photo 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
Virus cases down again
Virus cases down again
Williamson County COVID-19 cases are down to summer 2020 numbers. Confirmed cases, which include past and current episodes reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 165 in Williamson County March 8-14. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
A doggone fun night of puttin’ on the dog
A doggone fun night of puttin’ on the dog
“Do you know the meanings of these old sayings.” — Question posed on a website that researches the origins of old sayings. “You should have seen him; he was puttin’ on the dog Saturday night.” Time-worn old sayings often convey precise meaning better than the best of scholarly English. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM
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