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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Residents of Taylor will have an opportunity to hear from the candidates for elective office at a local candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. People have the choice again this year of seeing it in person at the Taylor ISD Events Center at 3101 N. Main St. or watching live on the Taylor Press Facebook Page.

Spring planting in central Texas might be the most anticipated time of the year for all gardeners. April is the ideal time to plant summer fruiting plants and seeds. We can plant green beans, beets, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, pumpkins, radishes, squas, and watermelons.

This weekend, a newly formed child advocacy organization spearheaded by Taylorites is inviting families to a morning of exercise, giveaways, information booths, live music, kid’s activities and lunch—all completely free of charge And while organizers promise fun for all ages, the point is to address the serious problem of childhood sexual abuse and to provide information on where families can get help and support.

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

On Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Williamson County and Waste Management will host a Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Event at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor.