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At the end of each school year, there are two things one can be certain of: a host of relieved teachers and coaching changes. It’s a ritual that stretches back as long as there have been sports in the Lone Star State, and 2023 is no exception.

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.

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.

On Thursday, June 8 through Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 7 p.m., run wild with imagination and attend Anastasia, The Musical at Concordia High School, 1201 S. Heatherwilde Blvd., Pflugerville.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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.

HUTTO – In a move that went counter to a public opinion poll the city performed, Hutto council members gave the go-ahead for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of FM 1660 and County Road 137. Only newly-elected council member Brian Thompson voted against the roundabout at the May 18 meeting.

Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, United States Congressman Pete Sessions and State Representative Caroline Harris joined other community leaders to grab shovels and commemorate the start of construction on Segment 2 of Samsung Highway. “There’s a lot of progress being made here that I view, and I think most people here view, as part of the future for Williamson County and the U.S.

Quick action by firefighters is being credited for the rescue of two residents trapped on a balcony after a blaze ripped through the upper floor of the Burnett Place Apartments Monday. No injuries were reported in the fire at 405 Sloan St., according to the Taylor Fire Department.

Manville enacts water restrictions HUTTO – Effective June 2, Manville Water Supply Corp. implemented mandatory Stage 2 outdoor watering restrictions.