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The Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving community well-being through promotion of the living legacy of Dr. James Lee Dickey, announced today that St. David’s Foundation has awarded a grant of $500,000 toward the reconstruction of a replica of Dr. Dickey’s former home in Taylor, which was destroyed by fire last year on July 10.

HUTTO – The Lyons want you to rock their socks, and maybe buy some coffee. Mark and Sally Lyons started SammySocks Etc.

El Cantoncito Salvadoran Restaurant Chamber Ambassadors celebrated with the Martinez family at the opening of El Cantoncito Salvadoran Restaurant on May 4. This great new restaurant is downtown at 105 E.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.

Opening Day July — Date to be determined. The new Second Street Station will have a grand opening event as they take over the corner of Second and Main Street where Texas Beer Company used to be.

The Chamber is delighted to be a funding partner with the Greater Taylor Foundation, a local community foundation dedicated to uniting people who care with causes that matter. As part of that partnership, I was by GTF Board Chair Diana Phillips and Vicar at St.

Founded in 1876 by Dominican Sisters, St. Mary Catholic School is growing. Chamber Ambassadors joined with Fa. John Kim, Bishop Joe Vásquez, and Principal Heidi Altman to open of new educational space on May 26. Learn more at https://stmarystaylor.org/

On Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Taylor seniors will be playing Bingo at the Tripp Center, 1517 McLain. The center recommends each attendee bring a can of soup, sugar free cookies or other household items for a Bingo prize. The event can be helpful for meeting new people and building comradery. For more, email [email protected].

On Saturday, July 1, from 6 to 10 p.m., avoid the heat with a vintage summer night market hosted by Taylor Market Days, 410 W. Seventh St. Admission is free. There will be over 50 curated vendors, indoor and outdoor live music and pets are allowed.

HUTTO – On Tuesday, July 4, the city of Hutto will host their July 4 celebration from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater, 1001 CR 137, Hutto. This family-friendly event will have live music, food trucks and kids’ activities. A fireworks display will end the night’s festivities. For more, visit https://www.huttotx.gov/ Calendar.aspx?EID=1730.

Next week, Alec Rojas will travel more than 1,100 miles from Taylor to Great Lakes, Illinois to begin serving his country through a career in the United States Navy. But Rojas is not shying away from the hard work ahead.

• 9 a.m. - July 4 parade begins at Old Taylor High, 410 Seventh St.

The Taylor Fire Department wants Taylor residents to remember this Fourth of July that it is illegal to pop fireworks within city limits. Adopted in 1998, a city ordinance prevents residents from buying, selling or shooting fireworks inside of Taylor.

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Rev. Terry Pierce, NOT the Taylor Press.