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‘Tis the season to be jolly, and organizers of both parades in Taylor are focused on the bright side of things for this weekend’s festivities, slated to begin at 7 p.m. this Saturday on Main Street.

Construction on the first phase of the Taylor Independent School District bond is expected to begin this summer and finish in time for the start of the 2023-24 school year, officials said. At the Nov.

The nominees have been voted on, and now it’s time for you, the reader, to choose the best of the best. The annual Reader’s Choice is an opportunity for everyone to vvote for their favorite businesses, services and people in Taylor.

For most people, the act of doing laundry is no big deal. But for others, it can be an act of mercy.

From noon to 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, the local chapter of Laundry Love, a national nonprofit organization, offers free washing and drying services at Skyline Laundry, 3100 N Main St, Unit 105, along with Skyline staff volunteers.

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.

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

Arthur James White, 87, of Bartlett, passed away Nov. 20, 2022, after being ill for some time.

LEGISLATORS BEGIN FILING BILLS AHEAD OF SESSION Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Nov. 14, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan.

The Taylor Christmas Parade of Lights has been a beloved family tradition in Taylor as long as I can remember. I moved here in 1985.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION Thanksgiving was this past Thursday. What was your favorite part of the holiday? A.

Last week, a Jewish woman in our community emailed the Taylor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee expressing her feelings of discrimination, fear, and frustration about the planned Christmas parade. With antisemitism on the rise across the country, she had reason to be scared.

Let the jobs roll in. The second job fair for Samsung Austin Semiconductor is happening in less than two weeks, and this time, the company will be making it even easier for job seekers.

Following the second parade, there will be festivities at Heritage Square Park, including a Christmas tree lighting, caroling, a live band performance, arts and crafts for the kids, and an elf on the shelf for photo opportunities. Santa Claus may also pay a visit, city officials said.