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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.

Mystery leak still a mystery HUTTO – Howard Norman Elementary School is sitting on top of a mystery. In late 2022, the school noticed a significant increase in water consumption, suggesting a large leak between the water main and the school meter.

HUTTO – Cheney Gamboa, assistant director of economic development, brought bad news to council June 15, the Hutto Economic Development Corp. did not approve an amended agreement for Project ESLO.

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.

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.

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.

ELGIN — Public and private partnerships and planning are key to meeting workforce needs and developing vibrant communities for small and large businesses alike in the Manor, Elgin and Taylor area. This was the theme of a panel discussion of experts in business, education and government at the first ever METT Summit held at the Elgin Recreation Center May 18, which was organized by the Manor, Elgin and Taylor chambers of commerce.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – On Monday, June 19, students and faculty members representing seven of Texas State Technical College’s 10 campuses traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for this week’s 59th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

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.

What is one conversation you wish you could have, father to father, with either your dad or your son? Devin Padavil, Taylor Independent School District Superintendent This would be a conversation I have with my son when he becomes a dad one day: Savor the moments when they are little and be patient with your children. Don't let hard times stress you out too much.

Juneteenth events begin Saturday, June 17 in Taylor and continue on the actual holiday, June 19. The Southside Community Engagement will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration Monday, June 19, at Fannie Robinson Park, 206 S Dolan St.

A man suspected of stalking down a street, repeatedly firing a rifle and then shooting at police surrendered peacefully after a tense late-night standoff, investigators said. No one was hurt and officers never returned fire, officials said.