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Saturday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m., don’t miss your chance for dinner, an open bar and a 20,000-chip cash-in at the Williamson County Child Welfare Board Casino Night fundraiser, Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail.

The new Century Club hosted its second annual Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square in Taylor. The event was an opportunity to recognize, honor and remember those who have been impacted by cancer. This was also a fundraiser hosted by the New Century Club for the American Cancer Society. People purchased luminaria bags to decorate for their loved ones. During the lminaria ceremony, the bags had lights in them and a march around the park was led by the longest living cancer survivor.

Area charitable organizations: Samsung Austin Semiconductor might be interested in partnering with you in your mission. From now until Friday, May 5, area nonprofit organizations that provide services directly in Taylor are invited to apply for 2023 donation grants.

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6th Annual Children’s Business Fair ESTEAM Saturday, April 22 — Support the next generation of business owners at ESTEAM’s 6th Annual Children’s Business Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

The city of Taylor will hold a Citywide Spring Clean Up Saturday, April 29, to give citizens the opportunity to drop off unwanted items that are otherwise too bulky to dispose of. Collections will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations, 1300 Welch St. and 1424 N. Main St.

HOUSTON – At least 100 students from Texas State Technical College’s campuses converged in Houston Thursday, April 13, for the first day of the 2023 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference.

WILCO – Williamson County has once again affirmed its AAA bond rating, the highest rating possible, with both rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor Global. Securing a bond rating is the first step prior to issuing debt.

WILCO – Nine years ago, Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was searching for a way to reduce 911 calls from residents with non-emergency issues while more effectively addressing their needs. Their modern- day answer looked a little like medicine from the past century --- the house call.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.

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.

Jennifer Tobler has devoted all twenty-two years of her career at Naomi Pasemann Elementary School, teaching first and second grade. Her mother recently retired from education, and she alone inspired Tobler to not only teach, but to teach from the heart.

HUTTO – Citing the fact that many residents come from areas with more restrictive speed limits, Mayor Mike Snyder spoke to Texas Department of Transportation representatives about lowering speed limits on State Highway 79. He suggested new residents used to slower speeds may misjudge how fast traffic is coming at them, leading to crashes.

The Taylor Educational Enrichment (TEE) Foundation awarded 18 grants to 15 teachers totaling $27,221.99 during their annual Mallard Mania event. The celebratory parade led by the Taylor High School drum line and cheerleaders traveled through the hallways of four campuses to present giant checks to excited recipients and their students.