Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 10, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.
B&GC HOLD BANQUET
Children partner up all the time, and partnerships between adults and can help their youth.
“We are looking for partnerships in the community,” said Gerald Walker, Boys & Girls Club (B&GC) of East Williamson County branch director.
Walker emphasized that point has he concluded his year in review for B&GC of East Williamson County during the group’s annual banquet March 31. The Taylor ISD Main Street Events Center hosted the program, which was attended by school, city and county officials.
The banquet was B&GC’s first banquet for East Williamson County.
“I’m really thankful that you’re here,” said Daniel Anstee, B&GC of Central Texas area director. “This is a great showing. I’m so proud of the Taylor town here.”
TECH COMPANY GETS NEXT STEP
Hutto might be joining neighboring Taylor in hosting a new resident in the global technological landscape.
On March 31, the Hutto ISD board of trustees voted to accept an application from Applied Materials for a Texas Tax Code Chapter 313 Agreement pursuant to the Texas Economic Development Act.
“On behalf of the board of trustees, we welcome the opportunity to engage with Applied Materials and the possibilities of their significant investment in our community and our schools,” said Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas. Applied Materials is
Applied Materials is based in Santa Clara, California, but also has a manufacturing center in Austin. The corporation produces materials and offers services to companies in the semiconductor chip industry. Semiconductor chips go into electric circuits found in many modern electronics.
“Beyond the investment, we look forward to the fruitful partnerships that can arise from their presence,” said Thomas. “The availability of quality jobs, careers, and educational partnerships provide promising futures for every sector of the Hutto labor force.
