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GEORGETOWN – Next Friday, April 7, Williamson County offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday. While county offices are closed, residents may utilize online services that are offered in various departments.

For years, a Taylor native has trained people for CPR emergencies. Today, in the wake of the FDA’s approval of opioid reversal drug Naloxone as an over-the-counter medication, he is taking his training a step further to fight the fentanyl crisis as well.

Last week, Taylor’s first African-American Publisher/Area Editor Jason Hennington celebrated a decade in the spotlight, but it almost didn’t happen. As a sophomore in high school, Hennington said he needed an elective and decided to give photography a try.

HUTTO — Residents say a developer’s mistake has left neighboring properties with flooding and other damage, and these homeowners want to know if the city is going to leave them to sink or swim on their own.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 29, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.

Taylor Middle School inducted 11 new members into the National Junior Honor Society during an evening ceremony on March 21. Students are selected for membership based on scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Speakers for the event included Superintendent Devin Padavil and Principal Steven Vigil. Brian Zana is the sponsor.

HUTTO – Proving that people can have different views and still sit together at a table, all seven candidates for Hutto City Council answered audience questions during the 2023 Hutto Community Watch candidate forum March 25. Although candidates agreed in principal on many questions, following are a few areas where they differed.

Luminaries on the Square returns for a second year Friday, April 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main in Taylor. Everyone is invited to decorate paper bags and set them afloat with a candle inside them as a memorial for all cancer survivors and caregivers. Honor and remember those who won the fight, lost the fight, or are still fighting. The evening will include entertainment, food, and a Luminaria Ceremony. Bring a chair and cheer.

On Saturday, April 22, Cinderella’s Closet will host a free arts and craft fair at 3 p.m. Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Dr. Seventy Texan artisans, craftsmen and chefs will set up a special event featuring arts, crafts, clothing, food, home décor and jewelry. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a silent auction as well.

Saturday, April 1 starting at 6 p.m., Taylor Educational Enrichment Foundation will host a fundraising event for Taylor Independent School District educators. The event will take place at Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail.

Wednesday, March 29 — From 9 - 10 a.m. Melissa Gauna and Edward Jones will present a seminar on how to spot red flags of fraudulent encounters, supportive resources and steps attendees can take to protect themselves and loved ones. This event is free and hosted by Taylor’s Chamber of Commerce, 208 N. FM 1660, Hutto. For more, contact Vicki 737-327-4157 or [email protected].

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

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