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Are you new to Central Texas and interested in gardening, or do you just want to learn more about how to take care of your lawn and garden? A four-week Lawn & Garden 201 class presented by the Williamson County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Aug.

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

There will be another opportunity for children Taylor law enforcement and other first responders. God’s Way Christian Baptist Church will host its annual Panorama Back to School event Saturday, Aug.

“Technology makes it possible for people to gain control over everything, except over technology.” — John Tudor Saw an ad on TV last week about a vehicle offering a panoramic one-piece electronic display for the entire dash. Everything to control the car in one big wide electronic screen.

The final tally is 1,125 graduates for West Texas A&M University’s Class of May 2022. Overall, the University awarded 822 baccalaureate degrees and 303 master’s degrees at the May 7 commencement ceremonies, following procedural confirmation from the University’s seven deans.

The Czech Heritage Museum & Genealogy Center recently formed its new Community Engagement Board. The board will support promotional, programming and fundraising efforts for the museum.

Alejandro Garcia Puente, of Round Rock, is excited about the career change he is making as a student at Texas State Technical College in east Williamson County. “Most of my jobs have been constructionrelated,” he said.

Another large section of east Williamson County is being asked to conserve water use.

Water, wastewater and other infrastructure construction in Taylor’s past and future — which includes Samsung Austin Semiconductor — is being discussed this month at City Hall. On Thursday, April 11, the Taylor City Council will review completed projects and final results from use of the 2019 infrastructure bond. The meeting comes on the heels of special called meeting Aug. 2 to discuss water and wastewater concerns.

A local official has a new credential on his resume. Matt Wojnowski, Hutto assistant city manager, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

Taylor’s municipal government and Taylor Police Department want to help everyone celebrate before heading back to school during the annual Back to School Bash on Friday, Aug. 12.

Taylor ISD Educators have returned to campuses and are preparing for a successful school year. During professional development days, topics are addressed to cover curriculum, technology, organization and classroom management.

Tex Avery left his mark on the cartoon world, and now it is spread all over his hometown – Taylor. The Toon Squad scavenger hunt, a project started by local artist Dennis Levitin, is now underway.