Lifestyle

“Shall I tell you the secret of the ‘gay agenda?’ … It is to be loved and accepted as is, just like anyone else, without having to change or be changed.” — Susan Cottrell The month of June is dedicated to being the annual Pride Month in the U.S.. Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for the pursuit of equality and freedom.

Graduation season includes another area resident earning a college diploma. Susan Garry, of Taylor, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from the Ann S.

A recent graduate reflects on her time at Taylor High School and looks forward to her next steps in New York City at an Ivy League school, Colombia University. Samantha McIntyre graduated with numerous honors and a roar of cheering as she walked the stage May 27.

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

The end of slavery will be remembered in Taylor this weekend. On Saturday, June 18, the Blackshear/O.L.

Georgetown Palace Theatre will present, “The Odd Couple: Female Version,” through June 19 at the Palace Playhouse. Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, “The Odd Couple,” sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger.

The Tripp Center Games such as Bingo can be enjoyed every month at the Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St. near Mills Lane in Taylor.

On May 7, a school bond election was held in Coupland ISD, which resulted in a 68-68 tie. There was no polling place in Coupland, which may have affected turnout.

The Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for Edward Jones-Melissa Gauna May 28, which is also had an all-day open house. Melissa Gauna and her team partnered with the Hutto Resource Center to setup a drop box for snack packs. Facebook / Hutto Area Chamber

Hutto hosted the Sunset Block Party Bash at Fritz Park May 27. Attendees enjoyed live music from The Selfless Lovers and American Gypsy Band, fare from local food trucks, a remembrance ceremony hosted by the Richard A.

Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life. – Dolly Parton Most of us have a tendency to live in the past or the future.

Anita Volek presented her 36th annual spring piano recital May 24 in the Worship Center of First Baptist Church in Taylor. Volek opened the program with a medley of songs from “Mary Poppins.” The evening featured a variety of piano solos and duets ranging from pop and movie themes to classical selections.

A summer program will help feed local children. Taylor ISD has announced its summer food feeding program has begun and will run through Aug.

There’s an opportunity for food, fun and to keep your basketball skills warmed up over the summer. Basketball in the Park 2022 begins Tuesday, June 7, from 7 to 9 p.m.

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