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As state leaders ready for the 88th legislative session, the sunsetting of a major tax incentive to draw businesses to Texas is on the minds of industry leaders and small businesses alike. At the panel discussion on economic development at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit Sept.

The front lawn of Old Taylor High was transformed into a scene from the fictional Sacred Heart High School’s pep rally for “Walker,” a remake of the popular 1990s series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” starring Chuck Norris, last week.

Ducks and Panthers took the field together Friday to celebrate homecoming. To keep with tradition, a new king and queen were crowned at Taylor Independent School District Sept.

City leaders are moving forward with a long-awaited expansion to the animal shelter. At the Sept.

WILCO — Williamson County is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Crusaders will be holding their 2nd Annual Spay-ghetti Dinner & Dance on October 22nd at the Taylor SPJST, located at 5025 FM 619, from 5pm to 10pm. The “Yappy Hour”, a spaghetti meal and dance, as well as a bucket raffle.

WILCO – The Williamson County Domestic Assault Response Team (D.A.R.T.) is partnering with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Hope Alliance, Williamson County’s only resource center and emergency shelter for those affected by family and sexual violence, to raise awareness regarding the issue of domestic and teen dating violence in our local communities. Last week, Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a proclamation designating October as Domestic and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Williamson County.

The beer was cold, the music was hot and the clouds kept the temperature just right for a bike ride to raise funds for breast cancer prevention. About 400 cyclists of all ages and skill levels descended upon Taylor this past weekend for the 2022 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride beginning at Heritage Square and featuring courses of different lengths.

The tradition of crowning a new king and queen in Taylor continues this Friday at the Duck Pond. Taylor High School will crown its homecoming king and queen at halftime of the football game against Jarrell Friday night.

The clouds were low, but spirits were high for a group of area children with special needs last Saturday at Taylor Municipal Airport. “He loved flying through the cloud,” said Hutto resident Stacey Gist, of her son, Stone, who had the chance to take control of a small aircraft as part of the third annual Fly Day sponsored by the nonprofit organization Flying Vikings Sept.

New striping for parking, signage and landscaping in the downtown will be on the agenda at the next Taylor City Council meeting this Thursday. At the Sept.

On Tuesday, Oct. 4, neighborhoods throughout Taylor are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored locally by the city of Taylor and the Taylor Police Department. After two years of not hosting NNO due to COVID-19 concerns, block party registration has been light so far, and interested residents are encouraged to get involved and register their party soon.

The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board will hold two public listening sessions to gather input as part of its strategic planning efforts. The sessions will be held 6 to 8 p.m.

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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