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No tolerance for school bullying

No tolerance for school bullying

Taylor Independent School District is addressing all aspects surrounding claims of a threat made at Taylor Middle School last week, including the possibility that the juvenile may have been bullied. “Even as a response to bullying, if a child says something that makes other kids and parents have fear of harm or their safety at school, it will still be addressed very. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

County OKs budget, sets tax rate

County OKs budget, sets tax rate

STAFF REPORTS WILCO — Williamson County is seeing explosive growth, and the new budget for fiscal year 2022-23 reflects that, with additions to personnel and services. “The growth in Williamson County drives the need for more courts and more EMS personnel and more services in general,” said Precinct 1. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

Calling all Taylor high mascots

Calling all Taylor high mascots

A family reunion is planned for mascots – Taylor Duck mascots. The Taylor High School Ex-Students Association is calling all THS mascots for a Waddles Family Reunion during homecoming festivities Sept. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

Polka music and home-made German food will be available at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett on Sunday, Sept. 18. Facebook/st.johnlutheranchurchelca7/

Polka Worship in Bartlett

St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a polka worship service at 10:30 a.m. at 30650 State Highway 95 in Bartlett. The Praha Brothers Polka Band will play hymns and the liturgy, and everyone is invited to attend. A home cooked German meal will be served immediately after the service, which can be eaten at the church or can be taken to go. Desserts will also be available. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

St. Mary’s Catholic to host fall festival Sept.11

St. Mary’s Catholic to host fall festival Sept.11

St. Mary’s Catholic School will host their 88th Annual Homecoming Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Parish and on school grounds to raise funds for the parish. The event will feature live music, concessions, a raffle drawing, games, as well as a silent and live auction. In addition, a barbecue meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $12 per plate, with an optional dessert available for a donation. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

Service vehicles, including fire trucks from the area were a part of the processional for Taylor retired firefighter Robert Whitmore.

Public Servants bid farewell to colleague

On Saturday, fire trucks and other service vehicles rode through town as they said goodbye to retired Taylor firefighter Robert Whitmore. Whitmore, 59, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM 1

Gus Almquist Middle School was chosen as the name to the third middle school in Hutto. It is named after a Hutto native who served on the board for 17 years. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD Facebook page

Third middle school named after Gus Almquist

HUTTO – After seeking community recommendations for the naming of Hutto ISD’s third middle school, on Aug. 25 the school board voted unanimously to approve the name Gus Almquist Middle School. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

World-Class data center campus slated to come Hutto

World-Class data center campus slated to come Hutto

HUTTO – Another major technology project is in the works for the coveted Hutto mega-site. Dallas-based Skybox Datacenters and its partner, San Francisco-based Prologis Inc., have purchased over 220 acres from the city of Hutto, where they plan to build a world-class campus of data centers. The land is part of the Hutto megasite, a massive tract for strategic development of big businesses on the south side of US Hwy 79 in far eastern Hutto. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

Hutto Table Talk Thursday

Hutto Table Talk Thursday

HUTTO – Hutto ISD Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas will host the first table talk of the 2022-23 school year Thursday, Sept. 1, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

ABOVE:Miss Communication, Robert Garcia (left), crowns and congratulates Bad Decision Bambi, Sasan Hamati, who was named the 2023 Miss Dudes as Dames.

Fashion fundraiser brings in close to $10K Men put on their best dresses and walked the runway for close to $10,000. On Saturday, Aug. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

A new mix-used development is planned for north of the H-E-B shopping center.

Mixed use development with 456 units planned

A unique mix-used development, which will include 456 residential units, as well as walkable neighborhoods with retail, park space and even assorted “maker’s spaces,’ such as art studios or workshops, inched closer to becoming a reality last week. At the Aug. 25 meeting of the Taylor City Council, city leaders held a public hearing and introduced an ordinance to rezone approximately 22 acres at 3811 N. Main St., directly north of the H-E-B at Carlos G. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

Kids with disabilities to fly with Flying Vikings

Kids with disabilities to fly with Flying Vikings

Many children with chronic illnesses or disabilities are confined to a wheelchair or limited in their movements due to physical impairments, fatigue or other maladies. But a local nonprofit organization is teaching some of them to soar through the sky, right here in Taylor. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM