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MOPPY MILLLER TALKS TO ROTARY
MOPPY MILLLER TALKS TO ROTARY

The Rotary Club of Taylor heard from Moppy Miller, 2021 Citizen of the Year, during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor March 24. Tripp talked about a Rotary project in India. Taylor’s Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.. Courtesy photo

04/02/2022 06:13 AM
Bicycles to be blessed
Bicycles to be blessed

As a favorite rest stop for cyclists, New Sweden Lutheran Church seeks to share a blessing of love, safety and support for cyclists and the causes for which they ride. The church, located at 12809 New Sweden Church Road in Manor, will welcome cyclists from across central Texas and preside over an outdoor Blessing of the Bicycles service on Saturday, April 9, at 10:30 a.m.

04/02/2022 06:13 AM
Seven finalists from Main Street Intermediate School were selected to participate in the Future Chefs annual event sponsored by Sodexo/Taylor ISD Child Nutrition. Finalists and their mentors are shown above. Photos by Tim Crow
Future Chefs compete

Students at Main Street Intermediate School were invited to enter the contest by submitting a favorite recipe for consideration. The theme for this year was recipes inspired by a book or movie and transformed into a healthier version of the original.

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ADRN volunteers have a brief meeting and discuss how to help serve the needs of residents who have been impacted by last week’s storms. Photos by Jason Hennington
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 30, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.

04/02/2022 06:13 AM
Relief fund for tornado damage
Relief fund for tornado damage

Another source is available to help tornado damage recovery efforts. Working with Williamson County Commissioner Russ Boles, Williamson County Farm Bureau (WCFB) is coordinating a nonprofit relief fund for rural residents of Williamson County impacted by tornados that hit Williamson County March 21.

04/02/2022 06:13 AM
With Superintendent Devin Padavil to his left, Taylor High School art teacher Nathan Gray is awarded a TEE grant of $2,500 for his project, “Murals, Murals, Everywhere!” Photos by Misty Houston
MALLARD MANIA

The Taylor Educational Enrichment (TEE) Foundation celebrated their 2022 grant recipients on March 25 in true Mallard Mania style with a parade that traveled to classrooms to surprise the winners. “Receiving a TEE Foundation grant is like Christmas morning,” said first grade teacher Cassidy Walters.

04/02/2022 06:13 AM
Board discusses better pay
Board discusses better pay

After cancellation on March 21 due to the tornadoes in the area, the Taylor ISD school board held their monthly meeting this past Monday, March 28. During his report, Superintendent Devin Padavil put into context complicated times versus complex times.

04/02/2022 06:13 AM
Here is rendering of a potential new elementary campus at Thrall ISD. The entrance design resembles the current high school. Facebook / Thrall High School
Thrall school bond meets go on

Thrall residents have a few upcoming meetings to learn more about the school bond up for election in May. Next Sunday, April 10, Thrall Independent School District will have the next session in a series of community meetings on bond propositions.

04/02/2022 06:13 AM
Jarvis Anderson and Emma Whitsel now find themselves in the Taylor record books as they both are now hurdle record holders. Courtesy Photo Earven Flowers
Breaking stride

Records are made to be broken. On Saturday, March 26, not one, but two Taylor track records were smashed, both in the hurdles event.

04/02/2022 06:13 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS

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

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In addition to tax assistance sessions, the Taylor Public Library also hosts weekly Storytime sessions for children. Facebook / Taylor Public Library
UPCOMING EVENTS

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

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CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

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

03/30/2022 06:47 AM
People visit booths at a previous Children’s Business Fair in Round Rock. Courtesy photo
Kids business fair next week

For the fifth year, ESTEAM Academy will host its annual Children’s Business Fair in Round Rock to support and encourage young entrepreneurs between the ages of 4-17. This year, the fair has grown by 30% and will showcase the talents of over 70 young entrepreneurs in more than booths.

03/30/2022 06:47 AM
Georgetown Palace to have musical
Georgetown Palace to have musical

This weekend is the last chance to get up to Georgetown to get a taste of Dolly Parton music while watching an interesting story. Georgetown Palace Theatre will present “9-to-5 The Musical” until April 3 at the Springer Stage.

03/30/2022 06:47 AM
Bicycles to be blessed
Bicycles to be blessed

As a favorite rest stop for cyclists, New Sweden Lutheran Church seeks to share a blessing of love, safety and support for cyclists and the causes for which they ride. The church, located at 12809 New Sweden Church Road in Manor, will welcome cyclists from across central Texas and preside over an outdoor Blessing of the Bicycles service on Saturday, April 9, at 10:30 a.m.

03/30/2022 06:47 AM
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