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Taylor Rotary Club Meals on Wheels At noon, The Taylor Rotary Club delivers Meals on Wheels the third Thursday of the month out of the Taylor Senior Center, Lone Star Circle of Care, 1301 W. Fourth 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.

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

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.

HUTTO – Hutto Automotive Skills Students brought home top prizes from the SkillsUSA State Competition March 30. The competition focuses on excellence in various technical careers.

HUTTO – Signing day is significant for athletes moving on to the next level, but it had a different meaning for some new Hippos. On Friday, March 31, Hutto ISD held a signing day, offering intent to hire letters to seven spring student teachers and one fall student teacher.

HUTTO – The announcement that Academy Sports + Outdoors will break ground this month on their new location was met with cheers from the audience at the April 6 City Council meeting. Austin Alvis, president of NewQuest Properties, told council that the national chain hopes to open in Townwest Commons no later than next spring.

Easter weekend was a time to hunt for fun in Taylor. On Saturday, April 8, the city and Frontier Bank hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Heritage Square. With more then 10,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes, the park was filled with families there to hunt eggs and meet the Easter Bunny.

In the wake of last year’s dueling parades, the city has been attempting for months to implement guidelines for large-scale gatherings. And this week, they will introduce a new ordinance that could do just that.

A local event this Friday will shine a light on those who have or are battling cancer. The second annual Luminaries on the Square will be held Friday, April 14, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sormani leaving Hutto for Manor HUTTO – Dr. Robert Sormani, associate superintendent for instruction and innovation at Hutto Independent School District, has been named as the lone finalist in Manor ISD’s search for a new district superintendent.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 5, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.

Relay for Life ran it’s course in Taylor until the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the New Century Club of Taylor found a new path to walk with the same mission.

CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE TAYLOR ISD AT-LARGE Three challengers and one incumbent are facing off for the at-large seat on the Taylor City Council. In addition, one candidate is challenging the incumbent for the atlarge spot on the Taylor Independent School District board.

Lucia Arellano is T. H.