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Granite Media Partners has hired California native Andrew Salmi to come on board as the new Area Sports Editor who will cover athletics for both the Taylor Press and Elgin Courier newspapers. “We are very excited to have Andrew."

The Leo Livingston Fund continues to boost non-profits in Taylor with grants that change the lives of citizens and enhance the quality of life in the Taylor community. The fund is administered by the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley which is located in Bryan, and serves the Brazos Valley community and beyond.

• Cinderella’s Closet Taylor Texas - $3,000 Funding support to increase dress inventory with a wider range of sizes. • St.

Run-off timeline HUTTO – On Tuesday, May 16, a special city council meeting was held to swear in the winners of the election for Place 1 and Place 4. Brian Thompson defeated incumbent Robin Sutton and will begin his first term in Place 1.

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/ Fourth Thursday at 6 p. m.

The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket.

Rock out with Taylor Pride this Saturday, May 20, at 5 p.m. for a virtual talent show at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St.

Thursday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m., Davilla Community Center will host a survival preparation class, 20803 FM487, Bartlett, TX 76511. Mike Dudley and Benny Jarrel will teach a Garden Watering Systems class that will be open to the public.

Intrigued by animal shelters and want to buy your own fluffy friend? Texas Critter Crusaders is hosting an adoption event this Saturday, May 20, at The Red Cap Cigar Lounge, 215 N. Main St.

Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N.

April showers bring May flowers, but the unpredictable and inconsistent rainfall can cause issues in the vegetable garden. One issue you might come across as tomatoes set fruit is blossom-end rot, a common nutrient related deficiency.

Taylor residents on the west side of the city will soon have new water lines serving their area, after a project that will involve a contractor tying into the main water line in the Taylor High Pressure Plain. Residents who live in the area west of State Highway 95 will likely experience low water pressure from 10 p.m. Friday, May 19 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, while the project is being completed.

Cocktail attire may not be mandatory, but the Taylor Conservation & Heritage Society is inviting the community to get into the year 1910 for an elegant supper in support of historic preservation. Sponsorships and tickets are still available for the society’s first ever awards celebration from 5 to 8 p.m.