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Naomi Pasemann Elementary Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Tobler (far right) is congratulated on her award by her students. Photo by Tim Crow
Teaching from the heart
Jennifer Tobler has devoted all twenty-two years of her career at Naomi Pasemann Elementary School, teaching first and second grade. Her mother recently retired from education, and she alone inspired Tobler to not only teach, but to teach from the heart. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Local bookstores ready for Independent Bookstore Day
Local bookstores ready for Independent Bookstore Day
Taylor’s two bookstores, Curio Mrvosa and Libros Bookmobile will celebrate in the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day. “Independent Bookstore Day is more than a celebration of indie bookstores, it’s a celebration of everything we stand for — community, inclusion, literacy and representation for all — and not just in our town but everywhere indie bookstores are,” said Veronica Soliz Johnson, owner of Libros Bookmobile. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Cigar Rolling Class
Cigar Rolling Class
Attend a Tampeño Cigar Rolling Class and event with Jorge Rodriguez, CEO of Tampeño Cigars, at Red Cap Cigar Lounge Wednesday, April 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 215 N. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Household Hazardous Waste Event
Household Hazardous Waste Event
On Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Williamson County and Waste Management will host a Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Event at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Taylor Blackland Prairie Days
Taylor Blackland Prairie Days
Saturday, May 6 — From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Taylor celebrate Taylor’s rich cultural heritage hosted by the Czech Melody Masters. The event will feature horticultural speakers and demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, children’s activities and live entertainment. All proceeds go to the Taylor Main Street program for revitalization activities for historic preservation, business promotion and economic development. Contact Main Street Manager Jan Harris at 512-352-3463. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Taylor Rotary Club Meals on Wheels At noon, The Taylor Rotary Club delivers Meals on Wheels the third Thursday of the month out of the Taylor Senior Center, Lone Star Circle of Care, 1301 W. Fourth St. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Esther Yolanda Alcocer
Esther Yolanda Alcocer
Esther Yolanda Alcocer, of Taylor, passed away April 9, 2023. She was born on May 11, 1936. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Darrell Glenn Pf luger
Darrell Glenn Pf luger
Darrell Glenn Pfluger, 77, passed away April 4, 2023. He was born June 4, 1945, in Pflugerville. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
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Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run this Saturday
This weekend, a newly formed child advocacy organization spearheaded by Taylorites is inviting families to a morning of exercise, giveaways, information booths, live music, kid’s activities and lunch—all completely free of charge And while organizers promise fun for all ages, the point is to address the serious problem of childhood sexual abuse and to provide information on where families can get help and support. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Technical College’s East Williamson County campus attended the Spring 2023 Industry Job Fair hosted by TSTC’s Waco campus on Tuesday, March 21. Photo courtesy of TSTC
TSTC students, alumni meet prospective employees at job fair
HUTTO – Several students from Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus attended the Spring 2023 Industry Job Fair Tuesday, March 21, at TSTC’s Waco campus. The event was spread out across the Waco campus to include the Col. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
St. Mary’s Middle School students competed in solo and ensemble competition March 25, in Austin. Courtesy photo
St. Mary's plays tunes of success at competition
AUSTIN – Four St. Mary’s Catholic School middle school students from Taylor traveled to St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin for solo and ensemble contest on March 25. Students could be ranked as a 1, 2 or 3 in their specific competition. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
Child Welfare Board to host casino night
Child Welfare Board to host casino night
Come out, have some fun and support a good cause Saturday, April 22, as the Friends of the Williamson County Child Welfare Board host a Casino Night fundraiser to benefit Williamson County children in CPS care. The event will be held at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
I’ll just add, ‘Amen, Mom
I’ll just add, ‘Amen, Mom
G “Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.” — Wayne Dyer (1940 – 2015), American self-help author and motivational speaker. “So, your mom was in the newspaper business and earned the nickname, Inky,” someone who knew my mother remarked last week. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM
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