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Potential warning signs for breast cancer Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there are more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020.

HUTTO – The Hutto Education Foundation helped boost classrooms in Hutto ISD through grants last week. A total of $122,000 was awarded to teachers who will spend the funds on innovative ideas to help educate students.

Dating violence, family violence, child abuse and sex trafficking can be difficult for parents to discuss. Texas Senate Bill 9, which was passed in 2021, allows parents to decide whether their children should learn about those topics in school. Under SB9 all Texas schools are required to cover the controversial subjects, but if a parent does not actively opt-in to the program, their student will not be taught the curriculum.

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Eight weeks into the season players from around the area have made their mark on the stat sheet in a big way. Looking at three offensive stats, passing, rushing and receiving, and three defensive stats, tackles, sacks and interceptions, there are several players from each of the five teams around the area that are top-10 and even top five in those categories.

Each year, the Taylor Press prints a special section that honors local veterans. This year, the Nov.

The Public Arts Advisory Board is excited to invite the public to grab a blanket, chair and a picnic basket to celebrate the city’s Czech heritage at the next Music on Main event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Square Park.

Several community leaders in Taylor will be getting their faces smeared with whipped cream Thursday evening to fight a deadly disease on stage at Heritage Square Park. During the intermission of the Music on Main Concert tomorrow night, at around 6:45 p.m., at Heritage Square, George Qualley, senior pastor at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Deborah Parker of Citizens National Bank, Connie Zycha of Austin Telco Federal Credit Union, Tia Rae Stone, president and chief executive officer of Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, and District 4 Council Member Robert Garcia will be taking a pie to the face to raise money to fight polio.

Visitors to Taylor will soon have another option for lodging on the city’s north side. At the regular meeting of the City Council Oct.

A lot will be happening the last weekend of the month, and people will need help getting place to place. Area leaders teamed up with Capital Area Rural Transportation System to address the situation.

City leaders have given the green light for a new mural of the fastest man in the world to go up on Main Street. At the Oct.

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.

OCT. 2 Noise Complaint-Unable to Locate-1100 block of W Second St 911 Call-No Report-500 block of Gano St Motorist Assist-No Report-FM 973/SW Carlos G Parker Blvd Noise Complaint-Subject Advised and Complied-1000 block of Talbot St Shots Fired-No Report-2200 block of W Second St Accident Minor-No Report-HEB 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Noise Complaint-No Report-Main Street Commons 3700 N Main St Animal Welfare-No Offense-700 block of W Eleventh St Welfare Concern-No Report-2700 block of N Main St Civil Matter-No Report-Luxury Inn 2003 W Second St Citizen Contact-No Report-Sandy Ln Reckless / Erratic Driver-No Report-1100 block of N Main St Criminal Mischief-No Report-1200 block of Sycamore St 911 Call-No Report-1200 block of W Seventh St City Ordinance Violation-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St Suspicious Person-No Offense-2300 block of W Lake Dr Criminal Trespass-Criminal Trespass Warning Issued-76 Gas Station 1702 N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-E Walnut St/FM 619 Noise Complaint-No Report-1100 block of W Second St Unwanted Person-No Report-500 block of Lizzie St 911 Call-Officer Advised-300 block of Vernon St Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-400 block of W Second St Welfare Concern-No Report-300 block of Victoria St Juvenile Curfew Violation-Report Taken-Bill Pickett Trail/ Yellowstone Dr OCT.

“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.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Oct. 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press.