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Where’s your focus?

What if you woke up with only the things you were grateful for yesterday? When you leave your house and return to it safely, that is a blessing that is often underestimated. The same goes for all of the other good things that happen to us each and every day. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM

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Bernard Andrew Mokry

Bernard Andrew Mokry was called home to the Lord Jesus Monday evening May 8, 2023. He was born Dec. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM

Samsung’s $17 billion fabrication foundry is a permanent part of the Blackland Prairie landscape, and landowners in parts of Taylor’s ETJ are finding it difficult to sell their land. Photo by Jake Ferrigan, Aerotract Geospatial

Law could empower owners near Samsung

A potential new law could give some relief to property owners living in the shadow of Samsung Austin Semiconductor by allowing them to petition Taylor for removal from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM

Mini Pitch Grand Opening

Mini Pitch Grand Opening

The Murphy Park Soccer Mini-Pitch Grand Opening was scheduled for May 13, but it had to be rescheduled due to weather. The new tentative date is June 17. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Last year, families gathered at Fannie Robinson Park to celebrate Juneteenth. This year, activities will be held on June 17 and June 19. Photo by Fernando Castro

Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth is considered the second Independence Day in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery Jan. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Photo by Ludovic Gauthier on Unsplash

Memorial Day Sunset Block Party

From 6 to 9 p.m. on the Friday before Memorial Day, May 26, the Hutto Municipal Government will host Hutto Parks and Recreation for a block-party at the Hutto Co-Op, 420 U.S. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

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Memorial Day Salute

At 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29, the City of Taylor will salute and honor the soldiers who have both fought and fallen for the freedoms we have today. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil (left) presents Emma Ramirez with her certificate of completion.

Students celebrate course completion

Students at Taylor Independent School District have finished their final semester at the Taylor Achievement Student Center. By finishing the semester, students received their course completion certificates,which state that they have completed all academic course requirements to graduate high school. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Students who participated in the 37th annual spring piano recital are (front row, from left) Demi Dahlberg, J.D. Morgan, Gray Talavera, Zane Talavera, Lera Rost, Juliette Havens and Grace Philhower. (Back row, from left) Luke Manuel, Allison Mahmood, Elsa Anderson, Fiona Dahlberg, Solomon...

Students play in spring recital

Anita Volek presented her 37th annual spring piano recital Monday evening, May 22, in the Worship Center of First Baptist Church in Taylor. The evening featured a variety of piano solos and duets ranging from pop and movie themes to classical selections. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

I might want to try one more time

I might want to try one more time

“Oh, them golden slippers, Oh, them golden slippers. Golden slippers I’m a gonna wear, To walk the golden street.” — ‘Golden Slippers’ song lyrics by James Bland (1854 – 1911) Bluegrass music drifted across the way in downtown Nacogdoches Saturday when we walked out of Dolli’s Diner. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Hutto Memorial Stadium at Hutto High School, 573 Chris Kelly Blvd. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Memorial Stadium in Hutto becoming regional resource

HUTTO – Between sports, band, physical education and other classes, up to 1,306 Hutto Independent School District students used Memorial Stadium at Hutto High School regularly throughout the school year, according to a report from Athletic Director Bradley LaPlante. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

To-be graduates at Taylor High School take a walk aound Naomi Pasemann Elementary School last week. Photo courtesy of the Taylor ISD Facebook page

Graduates ready to walk

As the school year winds down, seniors at local high schools are preparing to take the next step in their life. Prior to doing so, they will walk across the stage at graudation. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM