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STUDENTS ICED WITH KINDNESS

STUDENTS ICED WITH KINDNESS

Young Tigers at Thrall Elementary School received Kona Ice courtesy of the school’s parent-teacher organization March 11. Facebook / Thrall Elementary School. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Taylor in Elite 8 of Strong Towns

Taylor in Elite 8 of Strong Towns

Voting is now open for Round 2 of the Strong Town’s National Strongest Town Contest, and the city of Taylor is one of the cities featured in this Elite Eight round of the March Madness Style contest, facing off against Norwood, Ohio. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Lance Corporal Noah Goertz does a shared salute with students at the Howard Norman Elementary School during his visit last week. Photos courtesy of the Hutto ISD Facebook page

Marine visits elementary school students

HUTTO – Last week, Howard Norman Elementary School (HNES) hosted Hutto ISD graduate Noah Goertz. Goertz is a Lance Corporal, which is a military rank, used by many armed forces worldwide, and also by some police forces and other uniformed organizations. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Hutto ISD Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas (second from left) served as a panelist at the SXSW EDU to discuss Hutto ISD’s demographic trends. Photo courtesy of the Hutto ISD Facebook page

Estrada Thomas speaks at SXSW

HUTTO – Last week, Hutto ISD Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas served as a panelist for the Fast Growth School Coalition at the South by Southwest (SXSW) EDU to discuss student demographic trends. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Aiden Palomo

Shooter arrest, family fights emotions

On Sunday night, a bullet narrowly missed a child avoiding possible injury or death. Police arrested Aiden Palomo, 18, of Taylor, after he discharged a firearm near two children who were outside playing. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Here is the master plan for Northside, a planned neighborhood in Taylor. Courtesy graphic / Michael Watkins Architect, LLC

Norther coming in Northside neighborhood planned

Another albeit unique north Taylor neighborhood is likely on the way from a Taylor-bred developer. On March 10, the Taylor City Council approved an ordinance in regards to a planned mixed-use neighborhood called Northside. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Taylor earns finance award

Taylor earns finance award

Taylor’s municipal government has earned a recognition for its finances. On Feb. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Six teachers in Hutto ISD received a total of $48,000 from the Grow Your Own grant scholarship. At the presentation are (front row, from left) Tony Carr, Natacha Barbosa, Uma Rao and Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas; (Middle row, from left) Elisa Hood-Waddle, Lindsay Brown, Gloriana Pr...

Teachers ready to grow their own

HUTTO – Teachers in Hutto received $48,000 to help grow their skills and students. On Friday, March 11, Hutto ISD announced that six paraprofessionals were chosen to receive the “Grow Your Own” grant scholarship. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

The Portal Project allows residents to beautify elevated manhole covers in Taylor. Facebook / Taylor Public Arts

Open call for Portal Project

More canvases are available for residents to show off public art. The city of Taylor and the Taylor Arts Advisory Board (TAAB) invites local artists to submit an art proposal for the Portal Project. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Aidan Palomo

Shooting ends in arrest

03/14/2022 05:07 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Spring break fun at library

Spring break fun at library

Spring break is here, and parents can take their kids to the library this week for some activities. On Monday, March 14, the movie “Toy Story” will be shown at 2 p.m. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Pregame festivities, vendors sought March 19

Pregame festivities, vendors sought March 19

Ahead of a semipro football game of the CTX Yellow Yellowjackets, there will be a lot going on throughout their opening day at Memorial Stadium. On March 19, vendors will be on hand from 8 a.m. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

LaShon Gros, Taylor municipal government’s human resources director, addresses the City Council during its meeting Oct. 14, 2021. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor

Gros next in Press interview

Another insight into what’s going on in the city of Taylor will be available this week. The fourth episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff will be Monday, March 14, at noon on the Taylor Press Facebook page. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM