Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 19, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress. net.
TAYLOR UNITES AGAINST CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE
On Saturday, April 15, Taylor’s first ever “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run” featured perfect weather, live music, presentations, free food and plenty of giveaways, providing laughter and fun for the whole family.
Hundreds of people, including parents with children, adult survivors, community leaders, childhood advocacy organizations, and other service groups, attended the event. The event was organized under the umbrella of the Williamson County Childhood Advocacy Center and spearheaded by a newly forming nonprofit organization called “Break the Silence,” founded by Marcus Reese and Isabella Tebeau, a columnist for the Taylor Press.
Organizers said the main purpose of this event was to educate children and families about childhood sexual abuse and make them aware of the resources available nearby.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ROUTE DESIGNATED
HUTTO – The Hutto City Council joined Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown in designating State Hwy. 130 as a Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials route. This means trucks carrying NRHM must now stay on SH 130 if they are passing through Hutto. The city created the NRHM ordinance April 6, at the request of the city of Austin, as required by the Texas Department of Transportation. Previously, trucks carrying hazardous materials were able to choose any route through Hutto and Austin-area cities.
Trucks may exit SH 130 within city limits in order to refuel or for other necessities, but must keep to the nearest intersection or frontage road.
The majority of NRHM consists of petroleum products such as gasoline, according to TxDOT.
NRHM can also be explosives, toxic inhalation hazards, infectious substances and acids among other nonradioactive materials.
