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A federal grant program may be an answer to the city’s current inadequate staffing levels for the Taylor Fire Department. At the March 9 Taylor City Council meeting, officials will consider approving a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program, which could provide the city with funds for nine additional positions for three years to meet minimum staffing stan- dards of the National Fire Protection Association.

The Leo Livingston Fund grant committee is actively accepting applications to help local non-profit organizations again this year. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitable endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community.

Saturday, March 4 — From noon to close, TBC will host their grand opening at W. 2nd St. in Taylor. Local musician, Brooke Graham, will be performing. The celebration will also include Texas Independence Day festivities.

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

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FEB. 19 DWI - Arrested-N Main St/T H Johnson Dr Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle-Report Taken-500 block of Symes St 911 Call-Officer Advised-500 block of Gano St Assault By Contact-Report Taken-2700 block of Sunny Ln Disturbance-No Report-400 block of Mariposa Ln Recovered Property/ Vehicle-Supplement-Luxury Inn 2003 W Second St 911 Call-Officer Advised-100 block of Gunther Way Accident Hit and Run-Report Taken-T H Johnson Dr/N Main St Juvenile Complaint-No Offense-Luxury Inn 2003 W Second St Shots Fired-Unable to Locate-Howard St/Cecelia St 911 Call-Officer Advised-2100 block of Mildred Dr 911 Call-No Report-Williamson County Expo Center 5350 Bill Pickett Trail Threat-No Report Juvenile Complaint-No Report-500 block of Glacier Point Trail Motorist Assist-No Report-1400 block of N Main St Civil Matter-No Report-500 block of Big Sur Trail 911 Call-Officer Advised-1700 block of W Seventh St Terroristic Threat-Arrested-1800 block of Cypress Cv Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-W Second St/N Doak St Lost / Found Property-No Report-300 block of Dickey St FEB.

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.

When Sungeun Naomi Park first dreamed of opening a Korean restaurant, it was based on a memory of people flocking to her childhood home in Korea and receiving multiple helpings of her grandmother’s “love.”

A pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use development, featuring residential units, offices, hotels, civic spaces and more is planned for just north of the Taylor Municipal Airport. At the regular meeting of the City Council Feb.

HUTTO – Residents interested in running for City Council have until March 6 to register as a candidate in the special election for Place 5, but be prepared: Residency is a touchy topic. For a long time, a residency requirement was not stipulated in the city charter, but a recent controversy led the council to amend the rules to clarify the issue.

Resilience, restoration and unity were key themes highlighted at the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center’s banquet last weekend. The annual Black History Month fundraiser “Connecting Excellence in Business, Community & Education” was held Saturday, Feb.

AUSTIN — A federal jury has awarded former Hutto City Manager Odis Jones $12.5 million in his lawsuit against the municipality, Mayor Mike Snyder, former City Manager Warren Hutmacher and former City Council member Tanner Rose.

Middle and high school students from around the region came to Taylor Wednesday to learn about career opportunities. Some were looking for a career they could start immediately after high school graduation.

All classes will be held Thursdays at the Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487.