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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.

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.

Genealogy Class Thursday, April 20—At 6:30 p.m. Karen Hammel will instruct an Introduction to Genealogy class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.

The Murphy Park Pavillion will be a magical location for the Cinderella’s Closet Magical Spring Affair Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HUTTO – The city of Hutto has hired a new library manager for the Hutto Public Library, Trudy Williams. She brings over 30 years of professional librarian experience from around the country to Hutto, including over two decades in library management.

HUTTO – The seven candidates running for city council faced off at a forum held by the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, April 11. Questions were gathered from chamber members and Board Chair Drew Hargrove presided over the event.

Sgt. Amy Gonzales, investigator at the Office of the Attorney General, was one of the guest speakers at the “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run” Saturday, April 15 at Murphy Park. Here are some things she recommended.

Taylor’s first ever “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run” featured perfect weather, live music, presentations, free food and plenty of giveaways, providing laughter and fun for the whole family. But the event, which was held April 15 in Murphy Park and created to raise awareness about childhood sexual abuse, also caused some participants to trade hugs and even shed a few tears, as they remembered.

NICOLE LESSIN [email protected] So far, it doesn’t look like FEMA will be reimbursing the city any time soon for millions of dollars of unplanned expenditures for Winter Storm Mara, and several projects for this fiscal year are being put on hold temporarily as a result of the cost. At the April 13 meeting, the Taylor City Council approved moving forward with amending this year’s budget to account for the approximately $5.2 million the city has had to shell out for debris removal and other costs associated with storm cleanup.

Council eyes Emory Farms options HUTTO – The intersection of Emory Farms Avenue, Alliance Boulevard (County Road 165) and Schneider Boulevard was the topic of a recent City Council workshop. The issue centers on a roundabout intended to divert large trucks exiting Western Industries (1050 New Technology Blvd.) from driving through the adjoining neighborhood.

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.

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.

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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.

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.