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Janie Olguin, 61, of Georgetown, joined our Heavenly father, Friday, Apri l 14, 2023, at 8:21 a.m. Janie was born April 23, 1961, in Taylor. Her viewing wi ll be held from noon to 7 p.m., Apri l 20, at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor.

The new Century Club hosted its second annual Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square in Taylor. The event was an opportunity to recognize, honor and remember those who have been impacted by cancer. This was also a fundraiser hosted by the New Century Club for the American Cancer Society. People purchased luminaria bags to decorate for their loved ones. During the lminaria ceremony, the bags had lights in them and a march around the park was led by the longest living cancer survivor.

The Capital Area Rural Transportation System will celebrate Earth Day by offering free rides on all CARTS services Friday April 21. CARTS provides transportation for the non-urbanized areas of , Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee and Travis counties.

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The Taylor Garden Club has selected the home of Mark and Jeanette Platz as the winner of the Beautiful Yard of the Month Award for April 2023. This beautiful yard is located at 1016 Alexander Street in the southeast quadrant of Taylor.

“You put your left foot in, you put your right foot in, you let your left foot out, and you jerk the car about.” — The Hokey Pokey stick shift driving school song Renewed my driver’s license a few weeks ago. Quite a few changes since I got a license to drive.

Celebrate the next generation of business owners with the ESTEAM Academy Children’s Business Fair open to the public Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CHASCO YMCA, 1801 N. Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock.

Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the local nonprofit Texas Critter Crusaders are teaming up with Save An Angel for a low-cost community pet clinic, including free microchips, at the SPJST Lodge 29, 5025 FM 619. No appointments are needed, expect an hour to an hour and a half wait time. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Limit of two pets per adult. The clinicians will not treat sick or injured pets.

Saturday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m., don’t miss your chance for dinner, an open bar and a 20,000-chip cash-in at the Williamson County Child Welfare Board Casino Night fundraiser, Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail.

Genealogy Class Thursday, April 20—At 6:30 p.m. Karen Hammel will instruct an Introduction to Genealogy class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.

The Murphy Park Pavillion will be a magical location for the Cinderella’s Closet Magical Spring Affair Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HUTTO – The city of Hutto has hired a new library manager for the Hutto Public Library, Trudy Williams. She brings over 30 years of professional librarian experience from around the country to Hutto, including over two decades in library management.

Council eyes Emory Farms options HUTTO – The intersection of Emory Farms Avenue, Alliance Boulevard (County Road 165) and Schneider Boulevard was the topic of a recent City Council workshop. The issue centers on a roundabout intended to divert large trucks exiting Western Industries (1050 New Technology Blvd.) from driving through the adjoining neighborhood.

HUTTO – The seven candidates running for city council faced off at a forum held by the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, April 11. Questions were gathered from chamber members and Board Chair Drew Hargrove presided over the event.