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HUTTO – Recently, Hutto Middle School hosted ‘Meltdown,’ the annual districtwide robotics competition. The energy and enthusiasm from Hippo Nation were on full display with hundreds of students, parents and community members coming together to watch our amazing robotics teams in action.

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THRALL – A $20,000 expansion to Thrall City Park will add space for more families to enjoy small town life, says its mayor, Troy Marx. The addition to the park is under construction and is scheduled to be finished in time for the city’s annual Christmas in the Park event Sunday, Dec.

It was chilly, but perfect fall weather for planting trees. To celebrate Arbor Day, the Taylor Parks and Recreation Department and the Tree Advisory Board came out to Heritage Square Park on the morning of Nov.

Dickey Day raises awareness about healthcare opportunities and feeds the community The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center hosted Dr. Dickey Day Health Fair & Feast of Sharing, its annual celebration of the birthday and legacy of public health advocate Dr.

Saying they wish to promote inclusivity, city officials have approved a second holiday parade in downtown Taylor on the same day, time and route as a traditional “family-values” procession showcasing biblical themes.

Taylor utility customers: now is the time to be mindful of water usage in order to get the lowest possible rate for the wastewater portion of your utility bill for the coming year. For residential customers with a City of Taylor utility bill, the city bases its monthly wastewater charges on the average water consumption • page 1 for three out of the four months of November, December, January, and February.

“Frivolous, fun and happy.” That is how organizer Shay Jung, the founder of Wilco Art Lab, describes the upcoming Loud & Gaudy Ugly Sweater Party and teddy bear drive she is organizing from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday Dec. 9. in room 204 of Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh Street in Taylor.

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.

Dianna Huff, 74, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Nov. 7, 2022.

James William Cottle, 73, of Taylor, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by family.

Frank L. Chovanec, 73, of Taylor, passed away Aug.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

PANIC BUTTONS, LOCKED DOORS FOR TEXAS SCHOOLS Texas public schools would have to install panic buttons in classrooms and ensure all doors and windows are locked and monitored under new proposed safety standards released last week by the Texas Education Agency.