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IMPACT Taylor, Greater Taylor Foundation’s new initiative, aims to serve Taylor by listening to its residents. By interacting with community members through focus groups, the program is designed to identify Taylor’s biggest needs and fulfill them.

Celestine Elizabeth Matysek Kelm, of Thorndale, passed away June 19, 2023. She was born in Williamson County, to Joe and Lydia Matysek, and raised in Laneport.

Residents unhappy about their yards being dug up in the city’s right-of-way for a new fiber optic internet network will have a chance to hear an update on the project to increase broadband capacity throughout the city.

The 77th Annual Midsummer reunion Thursday, June 22 — At 5:30 p.m., The Elgin Swedish Association’s 77th Annual Midsummer Reunion festival Elgin’s SPJST Hall, 702 State Hwy 95. Midsummer is the last remaining heritage festival hosted in Elgin.

On Friday, June 23, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will host a free feline adoption event from 6 to 8 p.m., with special canine guests out on the Adoption Center patio. This is a free, oneday- only event at 1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown.

Saturday, June 24, is an important memorial day for Detective Sergeant Chris Kel ley who died in service. The annual Chris Kelley Memorial 5K is a fundraiser that supports a scholarship program and gives donations to families of fallen or injured first responders and military personnel.

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St.

This Saturday, Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, the Cowboy’s Professional Rodeo Association will host the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo, held annually, at the WCSP Arena, 1600 CR 305, Jarrell. This rodeo includes some of the top cowboys from across the United States.

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WALKING ENTRIES • Taylor Flash Fleet Track team – First place • Salvation Church – Second place • Taylor Bike co. – Third place DRIVING ENTRIES • The First Baptist Church Youth Department – First place • Johnathan Sawyer – In Memory of Opal Hill – Second place • Quincy Griffin in Bubba – Third place.

HUTTO — While economic development advisors tout “you have to spend money to make money,” residents are starting to ask “how much is too much?” when it comes to city incentives and tax abatements.

Safety is one of the main concerns for Taylor Pride this weekend as members and allies fill downtown this Saturday. The 2023 Taylor Pride Music and Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 24, from 2 to 9 p.m.

Although Juneteenth was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, the Taylor community has hosted events to celebrate the historic day. This year, the celebrations spanned over two days, and included the return of the Juneteenth parade.