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Last week, Taylor’s first African-American Publisher/Area Editor Jason Hennington celebrated a decade in the spotlight, but it almost didn’t happen. As a sophomore in high school, Hennington said he needed an elective and decided to give photography a try.

HUTTO — Residents say a developer’s mistake has left neighboring properties with flooding and other damage, and these homeowners want to know if the city is going to leave them to sink or swim on their own.

Iris Bunton serves as counselor at Main Street Intermediate School. This is her eighth year in Taylor ISD, 14th year total.

Luminaries on the Square returns for a second year Friday, April 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main in Taylor. Everyone is invited to decorate paper bags and set them afloat with a candle inside them as a memorial for all cancer survivors and caregivers. Honor and remember those who won the fight, lost the fight, or are still fighting. The evening will include entertainment, food, and a Luminaria Ceremony. Bring a chair and cheer.

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Wednesday, March 29 — From 9 - 10 a.m. Melissa Gauna and Edward Jones will present a seminar on how to spot red flags of fraudulent encounters, supportive resources and steps attendees can take to protect themselves and loved ones. This event is free and hosted by Taylor’s Chamber of Commerce, 208 N. FM 1660, Hutto. For more, contact Vicki 737-327-4157 or [email protected].

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

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

Saturday, April 1 starting at 6 p.m., Taylor Educational Enrichment Foundation will host a fundraising event for Taylor Independent School District educators. The event will take place at Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail.

On Saturday, April 22, Cinderella’s Closet will host a free arts and craft fair at 3 p.m. Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Dr. Seventy Texan artisans, craftsmen and chefs will set up a special event featuring arts, crafts, clothing, food, home décor and jewelry. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a silent auction as well.

Los Patos continued their dominant season with a firstround playoff win at home last week. The Taylor Ducks boys’ soccer team defeated the La Vega Pirates 7-0 in the first round of playoffs Friday, March 24, on their home field.

BURNET – The Taylor Lady Ducks track team showed their speed and endurance this past weekend on the road. The Lady Ducks traveled to Burnet to compete in the Burnet Bulldog Relays, where they had a chance to show off their talents.

ARLINGTON – A team from Taylor has danced themselves to being ranked No. 3 in the nation.

Mary Cruz Garcia, 71, passed away March 20, 2023. She was born Sept.

Johnny Fred Zapalac passed away March 24, 2023, in Austin, at the age of 89 after complications from a stroke. Johnny was born Nov. 27, 1933, in FriendshipVisitation will be Wednesday March 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Harrell Funeral, 4435 Frontier Trail in Austin.