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Taylor’s keeper of books has knowledge to share. The sixth episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff , “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” will be Monday, May 9, at noon on the Taylor Press Facebook page.

You are invited to put on your fringe and have a blast at the Taylor Chamber’s 1920-style Casino Night Gala Saturday, May 21 at 6 p.m. at the WilCo Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail.

“Hoopers” still have a little time to work on their game for one of the most competitive basketball tournaments in the area, but don’t wait too long to register. The ninth annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is July 9-10 at Taylor Middle School, 304 Carlos G.

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

People from Czech families are asked to attend a meeting to preserve their Czech heritage and ancestry. Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

On Saturday, May 7, Vision Historic Preservation Foundation (Vision Rockdale) will host a jazz and derby Party at The 1895 140 W Cameron Ave. in Rockdale, as a fundraiser and outreach opportunity. Attendees can enjoy a day of various musical genres, food trucks, wineries and derbythemed activities, as well as gain insight into the foundation’s restoration and redevelopment plans.

Hundreds of residents have already cast their votes in the Taylor area, and 21,432 voters have done the same throughout Williamson County. Of 403,595 registered voters in the county, 5.31% turned out for early voting April 25 through May 2.

Polling locations will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“Time for my weekly game of “Let’s-see-howlong-I-can-drive-withmy-gas-light-on.” Come on. Admit it.

A bike ride is one way Taylor residents can tell the city how to improve its development. Taylor’s municipal government, in partnership with Simplecity Design, have provided avenues this week for the community to provide input on Taylor’s development code.

If you see smoke from homes through Friday, it might not be a fire. Taylor city staff are conducting smoke testing through May 6, in areas throughout town to help locate breaks and defects in the wastewater system.

Williamson County ESD & the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce have worked together to bring community leaders from government, education, and business for an informal update of the community activities and networking. This is an ideal opportunity to keep informed on the activities of key groups in the Hutto community and enjoy a light breakfast. This is a FREE event for anyone in the community to attend.

Join us for After Hours Networking Tuesday, May 31st from 5:30pm - 7:30pm After Hours Networking is a great way to get connected with the businesses in the Hutto and surrounding area. Stay tuned for event location details!

Join us for the Driving Business Forward Golf Tournament Wednesday, July 27th from 7am-2pm. The Driving Business Forward Golf Tournament brings together local business leaders every Summer to enjoy some friendly competition on the greens.