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People gather at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry & Community Ministries in Taylor for a recent raffle of an Ellis Mandolin, a twin peaks style of mandolin made and crafted in Texas by Tom Ellis. Photo by Matt Hooks

St. Mary’s Catholic School seventh and eighth graders help load the fire truck with toys donated by the school’s families for the recent Taylor Fire Department Red Santa Toy Drive. This is an annual tradition in which the students participate. Courtesy photos

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TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL The Taylor City Council regularly meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St.

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

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

On Saturday, Jan. 8, a car cruise will be held raise awareness about depression and anxiety.

Are you new to Central Texas or interested in learning more about how to take care o your yard? Make plans to join a sevenweek Lawn & Garden 101 class presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. During the course, participants will learn about practical steps for selecting plants that grow well in Williamson County, conserving water in your landscape and caring for your lawn and trees.

The Milam County Youth Exposition Building will host the 41st annual Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic. Guest speakers will cover topics such as the beef market, feeding cattle, herbicides and more.

The Taylor Lions Club will host its annual chili supper this month. The event will be held on Thursday, Jan.

HUTTO – Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases within the Hutto ISD Transportation Department, delays are expected to bus service the first week after the winter break. “We will communicate directly with those on the affected routes (Tuesday) afternoon,” said David Uecker, director of transportation.

HUTTO – The Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce is ready to feed locals with information. The chamber Power Breakfast will be held Thursday, Jan.

HUTTO – A strong relationship between citizens and law enforcement led to a successful arrest and a safer community in Hutto. Hutto police recently closed in on a felony drug suspect after several months of investigation and evidence gathered in collaboration with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.

HUTTO – On Wednesday, Jan. 5, Hutto ISD will host a vaccination clinic from 4 to 8 p.m. at Howard Norman Elementary School. First and second dose COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 booster shots, pediatric COVID-19 doses, and flu shots will be avail able. This clinic is by appointment only.