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MUSIC ON MAIN GETS HIP WITH THE BLUES

MUSIC ON MAIN GETS HIP WITH THE BLUES

Jason Hennington and his daughters, Jasmine and Tiana, entertain the crowd at Heritage Square in Taylor June 16 during the preshow of the Music on Main series. Photos by Fernando Castro Mel Davis & the Blues Specialists fill Heritage Square in Taylor with song during the Music on Main series June 16. 06/18/2022 06:20 AM

A window in downtown Taylor displays “Love is Love” during the Taylor Pride event June 26, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro

“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. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM

Susan Garry holds her degree from Cornell University. Courtesy photo

Local earns degree at Cornell

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. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM

Samantha McIntyre walks at the field at Taylor Stadium in Taylor during high school commencement ceremonies May 27. Photo by Matt Hooks

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. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM

Quincy Sharp (left) leads in prayer during a Juneteenth celebration at Fannie Robinson Park in Taylor June 19, 2022. Photo by Fernando Castro

Juneteenth celebration next Saturday

The end of slavery will be remembered in Taylor this weekend. On Saturday, June 18, the Blackshear/O.L. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM

Different ‘Odd Couple’ to be in Georgetown

Different ‘Odd Couple’ to be in Georgetown

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. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

Senior events, games monthly

Senior events, games monthly

The Tripp Center Games such as Bingo can be enjoyed every month at the Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St. near Mills Lane in Taylor. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

Coupland school bonds do not pass

Coupland school bonds do not pass

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. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

HUTTO WELCOMES EDWARD JONES

HUTTO WELCOMES EDWARD JONES

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 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

Hutto bash commemorates Memorial Day

Hutto bash commemorates Memorial Day

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. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

Timeless

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. 06/04/2022 05:10 AM

The group includes Elsa Anderson, Makenna Collier, Demi Dahlberg, Solomon Eiben, Sophia-Rae Eiben, Vivian Eiben, Juliette Havens, Hudson Luedtke, Levi Luedtke, Allison Mahmood, Luke Manuel, Nicholas Martinez, Olivia Martinez, J. D. Morgan, Grace Philhower, Adalynn Reed, Emily Reeves, Fen R...

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. 06/04/2022 05:10 AM

Courtesy graphic / Taylor ISD

Summer meals for kids available

A summer program will help feed local children. Taylor ISD has announced its summer food feeding program has begun and will run through Aug. 06/04/2022 05:10 AM

Children of all ages come together to listen to a guest speaker at Midnight Basketball in Fannie Robinson Park in this 2016 photo. File photo

Basketball in the Park begins

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. 06/04/2022 05:10 AM