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Helping those who help us

Helping those who help us

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. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

Taylor ISD school board president Marco Ortiz is presented with a personalized work of art from Legacy Early College High School during the school board meeting Jan. 24 in honor of his dedication and commitment to the Taylor schools. Photos by Tim Crow

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. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

LEARNING ABOUT VIETNAM

LEARNING ABOUT VIETNAM

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. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

WSRCA hosts webinar for Tesla

WSRCA hosts webinar for Tesla

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. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

Preparing garden tools for Spring

Preparing garden tools for Spring

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. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

ROTARY RECEIVES ACCOLADES

ROTARY RECEIVES ACCOLADES

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 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

Master Gardeners meet on Valentine’s Day

Master Gardeners meet on Valentine’s Day

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. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

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Spanish version of Citizen Academy in March

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. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

Here’s the map, and be sure to share your #hipposelfie pics on social. Courtesy photo

Celebrate National Hippo Day Feb. 15

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. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

TESTING IN HUTTO

TESTING IN HUTTO

Hutto ISD will partner with Curative to bring a COVID-19 PCR testing site to the community. A kiosk is now set up in the Hutto Memorial Stadium visitor parking lot. It opens Wednesday, Feb. 2. Testing will occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Register for an appointment at https://book.curative.com/sites/34567. Courtesy photo 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

WINNING WEEKEND FOR HUTTO CHEER

WINNING WEEKEND FOR HUTTO CHEER

HUTTO – The Hutto High School cheer team headed to Dallas last week, for the NCA National Championship, and came home with some hardware. The Intermediate Varsity Team won the National Championship in their division, while the Novice Team brought home third in the Novice Varsity Division. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM

George Qualley (left) accepts the three recognitions for the Taylor Rotary Club from Jerry Chapman, past district govern. Courtesy photo

Rotary receives recognitions

Last week, the Taylor Rotary Club received three recognitions for the organization’s outstanding work in the community. Past District Governor Jerry Chapman presented the awards at the Jan. 27 meeting. 02/02/2022 07:45 AM