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Cooler temperatures, recent rains brings vibrant crape myrtles

Cooler temperatures, recent rains brings vibrant crape myrtles

PLOW AND HOSE ORGANIC GARDENING IN CENTRAL TEXAS | by Julie Rydell Cooler temperatures and recent rains have stimulated many late summer blooming plants to flower profusely. Crape myrtles, in particular, have been quite showy in the last few weeks. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM

Samsung CORP volunteers with Main Street Intermediate School students. Courtesy photos Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung volunteers at Main Street Intermediate School

Engineers in Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s College Orientation Recruitment (CORP) Engineer program volunteered Sept. 18 with students at Main Street Intermediate School. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM

The American waves in the air of downtown Taylor as first responders line up to march in remembrance of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by Fernando Castro

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Sept. 14, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM

Threat causes school to close

Threat causes school to close

THORNDALE — A threat made on the social media app Snapchat caused the closure of all of the campuses in the Thorndale Independent School District Sept. 14. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM

Safety officers, nurses and mental health professionals (from left) Zach Willard, Lead Campus Safety Officer. Stephanie Elquist, LVN, Hutto High School nurse. Kendra Estes, HISD Director of Health Services. Sahira James, RN, Hutto High School nurse. Julie Steed, LPC, LCDC, Licensed Mental...

Hutto ISD asks parents for help

HUTTO – As the fentanyl crisis explodes into a nationwide panic and more people are killed by fentanyl than any other cause, teens are among the fastest growing victims according to the CDC. Nearby Hays County experienced a tragedy of four student deaths and more students hospitalized this summer, suspected victims of fentanyl-laced pills. While school districts scramble to protect students and reassure parents, Hutto ISD has taken an innovative approach – community-wide collaboration. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM

Panelists (from left) Gary Westbrook, Tom Oney, Liz Jones and Will McAdams discuss water and electricity resources in the region and state at the Pre-Legislative Summit Sept. 7. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Will there be enough?

Planning and a coordinated approach are essential to secure water and electrical resources in Texas and keep the economy humming along, according to area experts. These were continuing themes echoed by utility managers and a state commissioner at the “Water & Electrical Resources” panel discussion at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM

Hutto PD Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough discusses the important points of the Community SAFE Project. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Hutto PD Launches Community SAFE Project

HUTTO – Police Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough wants to know what Hutto citizens will do in an emergency situation. More importantly, he wants the citizens to know what they should do and be aware of what police and first responders will do. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM

Adilene Saunders, a fourth grader at Thrall Elementary, gets a surprise visit during lunch from her father, Air Force Technical Sergeant Caleb Saunders, who returned home for a weekend visit during his year-long deployment. He also surprised his thirdgrade daughter, Gracelynn, and Jolene w...

AIR FORCE SERGEANT LANDS HOME

09/17/2022 09:19 AM

Good Life Taylor 5K

Good Life Taylor 5K

The Good Life Taylor 5k run will begin rain or shine at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Bull Branch Park at Lynn and Davis St. in Taylor Participants are invited to enjoy a quiet, quaint and quick run that was designed with input from competitive runners. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM

Polka Worship in Bartlett

Polka Worship in Bartlett

St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a polka worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18 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. Though there is no charge to attend the polka worship service, 527-3341. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM

Haunt the halls at OTH

Haunt the halls at OTH

A free Haunt the Halls: Pop up Market will take place from 2 – 8 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Old Taylor High, 410 W. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Honor Guard Academy Monday-Thursday,Sept.12-15—Civil serviceworkerslookingtobecomepartof anhonorguardcanattendthisclasssponsored bytheTaylorFireDepartmentand Taylor Professional Firefighters Association. TheeventwillbeattheWilliamsonCounty ExpoCenter.Formoreinformation,call TFDat512-352-6992orvisithttps://www. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

ROTARY CLUB LIONS CLUB Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM

SINGLE CAR ROLLOVER

SINGLE CAR ROLLOVER

Just before 6 a.m. Sept. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM