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A group of community leaders in Taylor got their faces messy to fight polio during the Music on Main concert Thursday Oct. 20 at Heritage Square Park.

HUTTO – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will install a traffic signal at the heavily traveled intersection of FM 1660 and Chandler Road in Hutto. The signal is part of the Austin District’s nonsite- specific signal installation program, which will install high priority signals across the 14 counties in the district.

HUTTO – Last week, the Hutto community celebrated homecoming, including seniors at Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation. Residents at Falcon Ridge enjoyed a visit from Hutto ISD cheerleaders and drumline.

Fall in Central Texas feels more like a second spring, but with a decrease in daylight. With the drop in overnight temperatures, it’s finally cool enough to be able to plant again. Fall is the best time for planting trees, shrubs and perennials since there is just enough time for plants to establish a strong root system before going dormant over the winter.

The St. Mary’s Catholic School Elementary and Jr.

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

During the rest of the month of October, the First United Methodist Church of Taylor is hosting their annual Pumpkin Patch in front of their church at 907 W. Lake Drive in Taylor. This is a family-friendly event with many photo opportunities, plus craft items and baked goods for sale, and of course, PUMPKINS!

BY ISABELLA TEBEAU “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” — Coretta Scott King This week, I want to give a big shoutout to Rick Early. Rick is a person who believes in community.

Thirteen Taylor High School students have been recognized by the College Board for outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and/or AP Exams throughout their high school career. Those students are Brennan Zupfer, Elaine Cervenka, Jaden Rush, Kaitlyn Baum, Miguel Ruiz, Rebecca Courtney, Rose Simons, Soryna McIntire, Yahir Cancel, Zane Talavera and Jett VanBrocklin. Not pictured are Luke Thompson and Bethany Robles.

St. Mary’s Catholic School had some special guests earlier this week.

THRALL – The Thrall Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 16 new members Wednesday, Oct. 6. Returning members also participated and officers spoke on the importance of character, scholarship, leadership and service. Korie Dutschmann is the chapter sponsor.

The Taylor Fire Department Honor Guard Academy was held Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Williamson County Expo Center.

At the August meeting of the Taylor Area Businesswomen, the organization heard more about local senior citizens. The meeting opened with a prayer from Brenda Cox followed by minutes and the treasurer’s report.

Texas Critter Crusaders will be holding their 2nd Annual Spayghetti Dinner & Dance on October 22nd at the Taylor SPJST, located at 5025 FM 619, from 5pm to 10pm. The evening will include “Yappy Hour”, a spaghetti meal and dance, as well as a bucket raffle.