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Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses the Rotary Club of Taylor during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor July 28. Padavil talked about a possible school bond up for election later this year. Taylor’s Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. Courtesy photo

Have you heard about using drip irrigation as a method of watering your garden? The Green Thumbs Up Gardening Program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

On July 29, Hutto moved to Stage 3 water conservation restrictions as defined by Hutto city ordinance, to stay in compliance with water provider contracts. The restrictions apply to all Hutto municipal government water customers within the city limits and the Hutto extraterritorial jurisdiction, including residential, commercial, industrial and institutional properties.

Granger neighborhoods will be out of water most of the next two days. Water will be shut off Wednesday and Thursday, Aug.

COUPLAND – Coupland’s Debrah Candelas and partner Jeff Teasdale had an experience that very few people have had. During the Easter season, they volunteered to help the people in Ukraine.

Collections of sales taxes are up in most of east Williamson County, particularly in Taylor. The city collected $849,121 in sales taxes in July, up 91.94% from July 2021’s figures of $442,381.

Sales in Taylor are growing, according to data. On July 18, the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce heard from Aaron Farmer with The Retail Coach, a national retail consulting, market research and development firm.

A tasty tradition will fire back up this summer. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Aug.

Coupland Civic Organization (CCO) The CCO had hoped to resume its golf tournament, which had been cancelled due to COVID. Unfortunately, due to the heat and scheduling conflicts, the tournament will not be held this year.

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

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.

Do you know what’s strong and weak in Taylor? On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center is hosting Community Conversations.