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Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide highquality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https:// www.facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 7, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.

GEORGETOWN – A mosquito in Georgetown has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a notification sent out by Williamson County Agricultural Extension Agent Gary Pasturneck. As of June 3, only Williamson County and Tarrant County have found infected mosquitoes, with Tarrant County having trapped 13.

The Taylor City Council is one step closer to getting a highly-contested pay raise – or not. At the June 8 meeting, councilmen approved a fivemember committee to explore the compensation issue, compare what other similar cities do and make a recommendation.

All seats were filled for the June 8 Taylor City Council meeting as Mayor Brandt Rydell, wearing a Taylor Pride T-shirt, read a proclamation affirming June 24, as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Day in Taylor.

Hunter Crump’s mom speaks out on the anniversary of son’s fentanyl poisoning COUPLAND — Last Sunday, a group gathered at the Crump family’s 7-acre property for a balloon release to celebrate what should have been Hunter Crump’s 19th birthday. “Happy birthday, baby boy,” said his mother Kimberly Crump, as her bouquet of purple and turquoise balloons floated heavenward.

Friday, June 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., father figures of all kinds and daughters are welcome to dance together at Hutto Elementary School, 100 Mager Lane. The Hutto Parks and Recreation will host the event.

GEORGETOWN – The Williamson County Clerk’s Office offers a way for residents to better protect their homes or businesses from property fraud. The Property Fraud Alert program is a notification service that alerts subscribers if a document with their name on it is submitted to the County Clerk Recording Office.

The Rotary Club of Taylor plans to put its motto, “Service Above Self,” into action by hosting a volunteer service fair. “Rotarians believe in encouraging people to get involved to move our community forward,” Club President Tia Rae Stone said.

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

Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N.

Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m., learn about water collection and storage from Mike Dudley at the Davilla Community Center, 20803 FM 487, Bartlett. The Davilla Community Center classes have included beekeeping, home canning, genealogy, soap making and cheese making and long-term butter storage.

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

On Tuesday, June 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at Springhill Catfish Restaurant to present an award, 2505 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville.