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St. Mary’s Catholic School held a Veteran’s Day ceremony Nov.

“There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.” People who regularly practice gratitude by taking time to notice and reflect on the things they’re thankful for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have stronger immune systems. Living your life with gratitude helps you notice the little things like a stranger holding the door for you, the perfect weather for an outdoor event or the friendly service you have received from your waiter.

St. Mary’s Catholic School has announced students who made the Honor Roll for the first quarter of the school year.

T.H. Johnson Elementary School staff and students recently celebrated grandparents with a special reception and refreshments. Students enjoyed visiting with their grandparents at the school during the event.

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Hundreds of Taylorites got their game faces on last weekend in support of Taylor Independent School District teachers’ classroom initiatives. On Saturday, Nov.

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall “The Story of Two Wolves: A Native American parable” An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life.

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The Junior Women’s Study Club held its first meeting of the club year Oct. 13 at Lucky Duck restaurant. Hosting the meeting were Betty Hile, chairman; Edith Remmel, Cissie Pierce, Pat Werner and Janell Rohlack. Carla Tocquigny, Rohlack’s daughter, was her guest. The Halloween decor was entertaining and colorful, and some were from the hosts’ childhood collection.

soul.” A recent study reported on how people felt after performing or observing kind acts every day for seven days. Participants were randomly assigned to carry out at least one more kind act than usual for someone close to them, an acquaintance or stranger, or themselves, or to try to actively observe kind acts.

Biology classes at Legacy Early College High School have been learning about enzymes. They participated in a modeling activity using their hand to represent the enzyme and their task was to interact with as much substrate (pennies) as possible in a given amount of time.

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

HUTTO – The Hutto ISD community recently celebrated a milestone for one of their own. Last week marked a very special moment for the Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas, who calls herself the Head Hippo. Thomas celebrated her five-year anniversary with Hutto ISD.

On your mark, get set, go . . . to the first beer station. The fifth annual Taylor Veterans 5K Beer Run, hosted by the American Legion Graham D. Luhn Post 39 in Taylor, is set for Saturday, Nov. 5 in Murphy Park. The race is open to anyone who wants to participate. The course is 3.1 miles with eight beer stations throughout the race. Each station has water and a 4-ounce taster, which equates to two and half beers during the race. Runners are not required to drink beer.