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Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 2, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.

Brandon States talks with students at the Tesla table at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce Trades Day career fair at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor March 2. Scott Butler talks with students at the S&D Plumbing table at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce Trades Day career fair at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor March 2.

Jasmine Hennington, of Hutto, got first place in her UIL Art Recognition competition at Ray Elementary School in Hutto. She is the daughter of Jason and Tynna Hennington of Hutto.

More than 100 voices raised in friendship and celebration marked the 2nd Annual Cultura Vitae dinner at St. Mary’s Catholic School on Friday, Feb.

Area high school students traded time in the classroom for time to learn about potential future employment last Wednesday. On March 2, the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce held its Trades Day Career Fair at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor.

Four youths suffered injuries — one critically — when they jumped off a bridge after wrecking a car reportedly stolen from Round Rock, Taylor police said. As of Friday, one of the occupants remained in critical condition.

“I can’t ever imagine being happier, it is a dream come true,” said newly crowned Reserve Grand Champion 16-year-old Stiles Patin, of Thorndale. Patin won the prize at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday, Feb.

Growth and development are large factors in Taylor’s future, as indicated by Mayor Brandt Rydell during his State of the City address. “How we develop and grow, I think it’s going to be a case study for a lot of folks,” the mayor added.

Taylor could be a certifiable strong town if it wins a contest. On March 1, Taylor’s municipal government announced that it successfully made it to the first round of the organization Strong Town’s National Strongest Town Contest.

“Friendship is like an old guitar. The music may stop now and then, but the melody in the strings will last forever.” — Source unknown, but it sounds like something Tom Lund would say.

The bank chain that includes Taylor’s Eagle Bank has a branch has received a premier distinction. Round Top State Bank, headquartered in Round Top, has earned a fivestar rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., a nationwide bank rating firm.

HUTTO –Hutto ISD recently implemented a new phone system to allow for easier two-way communication between parents and staff. This has caused some changes to phone numbers throughout the district. While the main district and campus numbers remain the same, individual extensions have changed.

Taylor High School students have a new state championship and are moving ahead to national competition. On Feb.

Last week, a plan to provide care in Taylor came full circle. On Friday, Feb.

Investigation into a suspicious death northeast of Taylor has moved agencies. The Pflugerville Police Department has taken over the case of a body found in 4200 block of County Road 414 Nov.