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HUTTO – Have you taken a photo with a Hutto Hippo? There is still time to join in the fun for World Hippo Day. Any time before Feb.

When you’re good to others, you’re best to yourself. — Benjamin Franklin ‘Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1748’ I am with the Taylor Fire Department on the Rehab Team.

January was School Board Recognition Month, and Taylor ISD was honored to celebrate its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district’s schools and students. “Our school board members are selfless volunteers who spend long hours working to ensure all of our students have the opportunity to learn and grow,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil.

In honor of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, children in Ms. Rosa’s class at Trinity Child Development Center in Taylor learn about the Vietnamese culture during a recent celebration. The parents of the student named Fletcher provided food, decorations and learning materials.

Naomi Pasemann Elementary School has released the honor roll for the second nine weeks of the 2021-22 semester. A HONOR ROLL • First grade — Luis Martinez Gomez, Jasmin Valdes Perera, Aaron Araujo-Moreno, Diana Estrada Almanza, Daniela Garcia Perez, Luis Gudino, Elizabeth Vega-Costilla, Marion Asher-Bongaarts, Auryn Bowland, Hailey Camacho, Ethan Cervantes, Joaquin Gomez, Blair McArthur, Connor Richter, Alina Alderete, Hadley Edwards, Benjamin Gomez, Boone Humpheys, Oliver Lerma, Emilio Mendez, Brianna Ortiz, Riley Ortiz, Ayden Resendiz Mendez, Sadie Rios, Thiago Toledo, Mia Velasquez, Praylah Winn, Valente Yanez-Herrera, Margaret Allison, Presley Baldivia, Waylyn Blackwell, Ethan Carrizales, Isabella Glenn, Jayla Hernandez, Ja’Heem Johnson-Jackson, Celia Martinez, Eli Monzingo-Greenwood, Ryan Rios, Jadeveon Smith, Sophia Tames, Bennett Cawthon, Levi Draine, Serenity Gonzales, Ivan Gonzalez, Hope Hernandez, Jaiden Martinez, Jackson McNeal, Della Miksch, Alylah Morales, Knox Page, Arabella Salas, Gideon Campos, Yadiel Cancel, Cohen Davis, Alice Dennen, Judith Alonzo-Ruiz, Rhett Barcuch, Jaxon Garner, Caylen Hall, Olivia Hart, Graham Holden, Adam Newman, Logan Patin, Evie Schneider, Charlee Stone, Felicity Cram, Charlie Gayle, Zoey Gonzales, Ivan Guzman, Ariyah Hill, James Martin, Matheo McCullough, Jaxon Verraneault, Brayden Wolverton, Azalynn Enamorado, Emme Gonzales, Brandon Hernandez, Ethan Matthews, Canaan Mummert, Jayden Thomas, Nolan Wynn • Second grade — Adelyn Adams, Arianna Perez, Samuel Roberts, Albert Allums, Zaylie Castro, Skylar Clanton, Aaron De La Cruz, Emma Diaz, Hipolito Garcia, Erick Hamann, Azilynn Hernandez, Tatum Johnson, Kash Lucio, Zavier Monreal, Callie Morris, Ariel Torres, Layla Trejo, Autumn Aleman, Yaqeen Al-Subaihawi, Huck Anderson, Ellie Escobar, Alijah Hargis, Joseph Herrera, Adriel Lopez, Sutapa Mandal, Sa’mya Olguin, Nevaeh Pachicano, Benjamin Puente, Erick Ramos, Cyleigh Randle, Kaliyah Roberts, Hindu Roy, Grayson Simbolon, Jordan Taylor, Tailynn Trevino, Lorenzo Villarreal, Evan Galvan, Tyler Graham, Jayda Leal, Ethan McGinnis, Kinzleigh Oglesby, Amia Rossell, Kaylee Valdez, Korbin Kennedy, Layla Martinez, Braxton Mitchell, Lochlann Neas, Cecilia Taylor, Connor Verraneault, Jannat Al-Subaihawi, Layla Araujo, Alyssa Cuba, Estrella Esquivel, Unity Fields, Layla Garcia, Devin Lacy, Jedavian Palomo, Serenity Williams, Jeremiah Aleman, Jolee Bunger, Ethan Ellis, Terra Hipolito, Hans Knudson, Livia Maldonado-Tellez, Clarissa Mata, Adalynn McWhirter, Lucy Reber, Jacen Rodriguez, Benjamin Safarik, Reid Williams, Chris Barcenas, Jayden Coria-Barriaga, Justin Espino, Joaquin Fraga Araujo, Paola Hernandez Guzman, Erika Moro, Erick Sotero Cruz, Valentina Suarez, Bryce Chase, A’Sean Collins, Hayden Dominguez, Emma Flores, Christina Kochanek, Dominic Linton, Nola Metoyer-Watson, Benjamin Redwine, Lyric Torres, Eliana Villatoro • Third grade — Reid Barcuch, Kinsley Davis, Lillian Grady, Zuly Toledo-Hernandez, Presley Light, Christopher Martinez, Parker Mynar, Jaser Perez Rivera, Silas Romero, Lauren Torres, Jesus Bartolo, Adriana Camarena Guzman, Sofia Gonzalez, Yamileth Ortega, Miguelangel Rios Almanza, Baylee Alford, Jane Dennen, Aaron Furrow, Hoyt Hubbard, Conely Paulsen, Bella Campbell, Adalaie Kerr, Malik Robertson, Addison Schmuhl, Lucy Schroeder, Madison Aleman, Ezequiel Castanon, Abigail Hnem, Clara Richison A-B HONOR ROLL • First grade — Alexis Stroup, Aileen Hernandez, Mark Hernandez-Aguirre, Andrea Hernandez Tinajero, Emma Mares Medina, Melissa Martinez Diaz, Camila Moreno, Eryn Gonzalez, Adalyne Alonzo, Xavier Baro, Jakyliah Cleaver, Azenae Esquivel, Julian Garcia, Oriana McCarthy, Jaxon Ness, Jackson Olney, Jackson Pebworth, Rosalina Ramirez, Elijah Rodriguez, Kevin Sanchez, Juvani Ware, Rebecca Ramos, Isaac Robles, Major Wooldridge, Elsa Anderson, Santana McCormick, Rosalie Olivarez, Jaxton Ramirez, Henry Romero, Jeffrey Bickerstaff, Ah’Miah Caldwell, Graesyn Mitchell, Sophia Rodriguez Torres, Aaliyah Taylor, Christopher Dratnol, Zariyah Gonzalez, John Lisenbee, Klarissa Luna, Mack Richison, Sophia Villarreal, Arnold Arroyo, Emma Brandhagen, Isabel Crittendon-Reyes, Adisyn Gault, Lincoln Grady, Ismael Jonse, James Lute, Ezekiel Anderson, Julian Arroyo, Nyla Billie, Pearl Bingham, Landon Firenze, Payton Gamble, Niko Lavalle, David Lopez, Lucy Romero, Rebecka St.

St. Mary’s Catholic School has released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year.

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

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St.

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

Tesla is actively hiring for Gigafactory Texas, and Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area is partnering with them to help connect you with the advanced manufacturing careers they’re offering. WSRCA will host Tesla Hiring Webinars on Friday, Feb.

Are your garden tools ready for spring? Keeping your garden tools in tip-top shape will save you time and energy. The topic for the February Green Thumbs Up program is “Preparing Garden Tools for Spring,” presented by Master Gardener Tommy King.

The Rotary Club of Taylor heard from Jerry Chapman of the Rotary Club in the Cedar Park during its weekly meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor Jan. 24. Taylor’s Rotary also received banners noting their success in the previous year. The Rotary meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. For more on the Rotary’s recognition, see page 10. Courtesy photos

Did you know the Williamson County Master Gardeners have a demonstration garden in which they plant a wide variety of flowers, vegetables and fruits? Master Gardeners Judy Williams, Dale Hill and Jim Williams will present a free program to discuss the results of recent vegetable trials conducted at the AgriLife Demonstration Garden. They will discuss mari golds, parsnips, potatoes and lots of tips and advice.

There will be a chance for residents who speak Spanish to know more about the county’s law enforcement. During March 3-31, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office will host a Spanish version of its Citizen Academy, La Academia de Ciudadanos en Enspañol.

HUTTO – Where better than to celebrate World Hippo Day than at Hutto City Hall? Stop by city hall Tuesday, Feb. 15 anytime from 4 to 6 p.m.