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PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
The Taylor Public Library will be hosting tax assistance sessions. Photo by Fernando Castro
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY
STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Children, staff and parents enjoy hearing from library aide Dave Taylor during Story Time at the Taylor Public Library March 2. The library hosts Story Time typically on Wednesdays and has holiday events lined up during December. For more information, visit http://www.taylortx.gov/25/library, call 512-352-3434 or visit the library at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. Facebook / Taylor Public Library 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
Gardening program on native, adapted plants
Gardening program on native, adapted plants
The Green Thumbs Up Gardening Program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
Library to host spring break events
Library to host spring break events
If parents of young children need to find something for their kids to do during spring break, the Taylor Public Library has a few options. On Monday, March 14, the movie “Toy Story” will be shown at 2 p.m. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
TEEN CRAFT
TEEN CRAFT
Remember Shrinky Dinks? Older children will have a chance for library fun Wednesday, March 16, to do the retro craft. Teenagers can make a key chain, necklace, bracelet or earrings. They can trace a picture or draw their own. The event will be 2-3 p.m. Advance registration is required. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
Pregame festivities, vendors sought March 19
Pregame festivities, vendors sought March 19
Ahead of a semi-pro football game of the CTX Yellow Yellowjackets, there will be a lot going on throughout their opening day at Memorial Stadium. On March 19, vendors will be on hand from 8 a.m. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
Pictured are Kim Scherer, HNTB; Tina Rutterford, Chasco Construction; Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles; Mayor Chad Mees; Stacy Jo Hunter, Chasco Construction; Oscar Salazar-Bueno, HNTB; and Clayton Weber, HNTB. Courtesy photo
County celebrates Bartlett street improvements
On Feb. 17, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles was joined by Bartlett Mayor Chad Mees and others for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Cotrell Street improvement project. The project included pavement repair and overlay of the road from West Elm Avenue to Arnold Drive. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
Filling in Black History
Filling in Black History
The Taylor Press had an opportunity for anyone to color in images of figures in local or national black history during February. People could bring in their finished works into the Taylor Press office and have them displayed on the lobby wall. A new coloring opportunity can be found on page 8B. 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND GETS SWEEPS
TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND GETS SWEEPS
Taylor Middle School’s band, led by head band director Brianna Perry, traveled to Bastrop this past week for the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading evaluation. The wind ensemble and symphonic bands both earned superior ratings on their performances. The ensemble band won sweepstakes as well. Facebook / Taylor ISD 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
TIGERS REIGN SUPERIOR AT UIL CONTEST
TIGERS REIGN SUPERIOR AT UIL CONTEST
Beth Butler leads the Thrall High School Tiger Band at the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading evaluation on Wednesday, March 2. The band, which includes assistant director Bana Estes, brought home the sweepstakes trophy and all superior ratings. Many of the musicians participated in other activities on the same day, such as reading to elementary kids for Read Across America, golf, regional powerlifting, tennis and track. Facebook / Thrall Independent School District 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE HELPS WITH CLOTHES
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE HELPS WITH CLOTHES
On Saturday, Feb. 26, the Assistance League of Georgetown funded a shopping trip for 100 Taylor students. Each student could select $100 worth of clothing from the Georgetown Walmart. The Assistance League project is called Operation School Bell. Pictured in the photo are back, Shane Wagner, Granger ISD; Mary Beth Wagner, Granger ISD; John Matthews, and Taylor ISD Family Support; and front, Sandra Leonte and Linda Ledbetter of the Georgetown Assistance League. Courtesy photo 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
LIONS ROAR GREATNESS AT UIL
LIONS ROAR GREATNESS AT UIL
Kyle Popove leads Granger ISD’s concert band with a performance in front of Granger Elementary School students Feb. 28. The band then traveled to Bastrop the next day to perform in the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading competition. Granger won sweepstakes in both events. Facebook / Granger ISD 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
The Hippo Stampede events are among upcoming activities from the Hutto Women’s Alliance. Courtesy graphic
Hutto Women’s Alliance events coming
The Hutto Women’s Alliance (HWA) has several big events and opportunities for involvement coming up, and the organization wants to make sure you have all of the details to be as involved as you want. 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
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