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A Magical Spring Affair
A Magical Spring Affair
The Murphy Park Pavillion will be a magical location for the Cinderella’s Closet Magical Spring Affair Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
TAYLOR UNITES
TAYLOR UNITES
Taylor’s first ever “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run” featured perfect weather, live music, presentations, free food and plenty of giveaways, providing laughter and fun for the whole family. But the event, which was held April 15 in Murphy Park and created to raise awareness about childhood sexual abuse, also caused some participants to trade hugs and even shed a few tears, as they remembered. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
City still dealing with $5.3 million bill for storm cleanup
City still dealing with $5.3 million bill for storm cleanup
NICOLE LESSIN [email protected] So far, it doesn’t look like FEMA will be reimbursing the city any time soon for millions of dollars of unplanned expenditures for Winter Storm Mara, and several projects for this fiscal year are being put on hold temporarily as a result of the cost. At the April 13 meeting, the Taylor City Council approved moving forward with amending this year’s budget to account for the approximately $5.2 million the city has had to shell out for debris removal and other costs associated with storm cleanup. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Hazardous materials route designated
Hazardous materials route designated
HUTTO – The Hutto City Council joined Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown in designating State Hwy. 130 as a Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials route. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Local bookstores ready for Independent Bookstore Day
Local bookstores ready for Independent Bookstore Day
Taylor’s two bookstores, Curio Mrvosa and Libros Bookmobile will celebrate in the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day. “Independent Bookstore Day is more than a celebration of indie bookstores, it’s a celebration of everything we stand for — community, inclusion, literacy and representation for all — and not just in our town but everywhere indie bookstores are,” said Veronica Soliz Johnson, owner of Libros Bookmobile. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Cigar Rolling Class
Cigar Rolling Class
Attend a Tampeño Cigar Rolling Class and event with Jorge Rodriguez, CEO of Tampeño Cigars, at Red Cap Cigar Lounge Wednesday, April 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 215 N. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Household Hazardous Waste Event
Household Hazardous Waste Event
On Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Williamson County and Waste Management will host a Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Event at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Taylor Blackland Prairie Days
Taylor Blackland Prairie Days
Saturday, May 6 — From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Taylor celebrate Taylor’s rich cultural heritage hosted by the Czech Melody Masters. The event will feature horticultural speakers and demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, children’s activities and live entertainment. All proceeds go to the Taylor Main Street program for revitalization activities for historic preservation, business promotion and economic development. Contact Main Street Manager Jan Harris at 512-352-3463. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Taylor Rotary Club Meals on Wheels At noon, The Taylor Rotary Club delivers Meals on Wheels the third Thursday of the month out of the Taylor Senior Center, Lone Star Circle of Care, 1301 W. Fourth St. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Dr. Robert Sormani Photo courtesy of Hutto Independent School District
HIPPO BITES
Sormani leaving Hutto for Manor HUTTO – Dr. Robert Sormani, associate superintendent for instruction and innovation at Hutto Independent School District, has been named as the lone finalist in Manor ISD’s search for a new district superintendent. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Photos by Kendra Maness and Shareeta Fairley
The hunt for fun
Easter weekend was a time to hunt for fun in Taylor. On Saturday, April 8, the city and Frontier Bank hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Heritage Square. With more then 10,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes, the park was filled with families there to hunt eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
City to revisit events rules
City to revisit events rules
In the wake of last year’s dueling parades, the city has been attempting for months to implement guidelines for large-scale gatherings. And this week, they will introduce a new ordinance that could do just that. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Luminaries on the Square will be held this from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square. The event is a time to honor, recognize and remember anyone who has battled cancer. Photo by Jason Hennington
Luminaries on the Square Friday
A local event this Friday will shine a light on those who have or are battling cancer. The second annual Luminaries on the Square will be held Friday, April 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
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