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Two sides of giving

Two sides of giving

“For it is in giving that we receive.” – Saint Francis of Assisi In Southeast Asia, monks rise before dawn and silently walk barefoot around the city to collect alms. Monks do not solicit food on their alms rounds, but people come up to them freely. 04/02/2022 06:13 AM

A new Taylor chapter

A new Taylor chapter

Two years ago this week, I started writing a little column in my brand-new hometown newspaper. OK, the newspaper wasn’t brand new, but my hometown was! After being widowed, I sold the family home and moved to Taylor, and immediately fell in love – with the people, the town and my new life. 04/02/2022 06:13 AM

Pictured, Leonardo Rebollar is interviewed by his teacher, Dianoly Cancel, as he represents Martin Delani in the living wax museum.

LIVING MUSEUM NPES CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY

Third graders at Naomi Pasemann Elementary School celebrated Black History Month by researching African Americans and their accomplishments. Students then presented their research in a living wax museum to share what they learned. Pictured, Leonardo Rebollar is interviewed by his teacher, Dianoly Cancel, as he represents Martin Delani in the living wax museum. 04/02/2022 06:13 AM

After the storm

After the storm

And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about. 03/26/2022 07:37 AM

Councilman Gerald Anderson talks with Taylor High School students about Cowboy Bill Pickett. Photos by Tim Crow

Taylor High School celebrated Black History Month in February with presentations by several speakers to share local stories and information about black history. Quincy Griffin shared a display of his family heritage and visited with students about the importance of knowing your family’s history. 03/26/2022 07:37 AM

Chamber thrilled by Trades Day

Chamber thrilled by Trades Day

Trades Day is always one of the Chamber’s favorite events of the year and, my goodness, this year did not disappoint! Held March 2, at the Williamson County Expo Center, the event welcomed more than 600 students from 13 schools including those in Taylor, Elgin, Giddings, Hutto, Fayetteville, Pflugerville, Burnet and Temple. They learned about career options from four trade and technical schools and met employers from 12 businesses that included S&D Plumbing, EMD Electronics, Durcon, Samsung, United Ag & Turf, Tesla and more. 03/26/2022 07:37 AM

RIBBON CUTTINGS

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Lone Star Circle of Care The Taylor Chamber was trilled to be at the official opening of the Lone Star Circle of Care at Taylor West End School on Friday, Feb. 25. 03/26/2022 07:37 AM

People who are seeking to help Ukrainians have a local, tasty option.

Look for the helpers

When I was a little boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Mr. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

It was a cardboard kingdom as youngsters created houses, castles and cars during the spring break event.

This past week, the Taylor Public Library hosted their annual Spring Break 2022 Program from Monday, March 14, to Friday, March 18. On Monday, children attended interactive movie day featuring the Disney film Toy Story. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Billie Harrison, Ce’Delia Moore and MacKenzie Maybin recognize the contributions of George Washington Carver, Patricia Bath and Ruane Jeter at the TMS Black History program. Photo by Tim Crow

Celebrating Black life, culture, history

Taylor Middle School hosted a program on March 10 to celebrate black life, culture and history. Program director LA’Toya Smith began the event with comments about Black History Month, followed by the school choir singing the Negro National Anthem. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Kindness starts within

Kindness starts within

“You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” — Louise Hay Last week, I wrote about peace and how it starts with us — literally. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Taylor ISD art contest open

Taylor ISD art contest open

Your art could be included in future materials of Taylor ISD. The district is holding an art contest open through Monday, March 28. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Taylor High School Academic Decathlon team celebrate their recent bronze finish at the Texas State Academic Decathlon Competition at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio Feb. 25-26. The team includes, from left, Soryna McIntire, Yahir Cancel, Lluvia Allen-Correa, Zane Talavera,...

The Taylor High School Academic Decathlon team competed in the Texas State Academic Decathlon Competition at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio Feb. 25-26 and returned with the bronze team medal and scholarship money. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is illustrated in this poster at Thrall High School. Courtesy photos

Student council marks February holidays

The month of February was not just filled with love at Thrall High School, it was filled with respect, admiration and dreams. The Thrall Student Council celebrated Black History Month by creating a poster in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

CPR CLASSES START

CPR CLASSES START

The weekend didn’t stop more education at Hutto ISD Saturday, March 5, as the district held its first CPR class of the season. Hutto ISD Community Education is partnering with the Health & Safety department for the spring program. Pictured, nurse Marisa Thomison and Hutto ISD Director of Healthy and Safety Kendra Estes instruct adult students on life saving skills. For information on the April class and to register, visit https://huttoisd.revtrak.net/ WS-Redirect/?wsresource=eventDetail.html%3fid%3d1267885. Facebook / Hutto ISD Community Education 03/09/2022 09:19 AM