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Hutto Parks and Recreation will have 15,000 eggs for its traditional Easter egg hunt at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, in Fritz Park, 306 E. Live Oak St. in Hutto. The hunt will begin at 3 p.m. sharp for ages three and up, but a sensory-friendly egg hunt will begin at 4 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., childre...

EASTER EGG HUNT

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

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]. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Food Dudes Fundraising Event

Food Dudes Fundraising Event

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. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

A MAGICAL SPRING AFFAIR

A MAGICAL SPRING AFFAIR

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. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Ducks senior Ivan Aguilar dribbling the ball has defenders close in on him. Photo by Evan Hale

Los Patos take first step in playoff journey

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. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Zakaya Frederick getting set in the starting block before the starting pistol fires for the 400-meter. Courtesy Photo

Lady Ducks compete at Bulldog Relays

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. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Soloists Kaitlyn Baum, Marysa Vasquez, Yahira Cancel and Salma Melton celebrate earning Division 1 scores together. Courtesy Photo

Taylor Winter Guard takes top spot

ARLINGTON – A team from Taylor has danced themselves to being ranked No. 3 in the nation. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Mary Cruz Garcia

Mary Cruz Garcia

Mary Cruz Garcia, 71, passed away March 20, 2023. She was born Sept. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Johnny Fred Zapalac

Johnny Fred Zapalac

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. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Candidates on the dais (from left): Robin Sutton, Brian Thompson, Nicole Calderone, Peter Gordon, Dana Wilcott, James Weaver and Marcus Coleman. Photo by EdieZuvanich

Candidates practice civility at forum

HUTTO – Proving that people can have different views and still sit together at a table, all seven candidates for Hutto City Council answered audience questions during the 2023 Hutto Community Watch candidate forum March 25. Although candidates agreed in principal on many questions, following are a few areas where they differed. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Gemini employees present checks totaling $1,750 to Taylor ISD Family Support Services Coordinator, John Matthews. Pictured are Oscar Cellussi, Nick Ochoa, Mark LeBlanc, Jason Faykus, Kristina Lackland, David Rorex, Brenda Valdez, John Rorex, Lee Perez and John Matthews. Photo by Tim Crow

Gemini supports Taylor ISD families

When Gemini of Taylor offered employees the opportunity to make a donation to a local nonprofit, eight team members chose Taylor ISD Family Support Services as the recipient of the funds. “One of our core values at Gemini is stewardship,” said Lee Perez. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Taylor Middle School’s 2023 NJHS inductees are Payton Burrow, Samuel Cottrell, Nathalie Cruz, Jill Laurence, Tera Mullins, Katalina Neas, Morgan Patschke, Albert Ragland, Samantha Schroeder, Melissa Solis Carbajal and Davian Tellez. Congratulating them are Superintendent Devin Padavil, Pri...

TAYLOR NJHS INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS

Taylor Middle School inducted 11 new members into the National Junior Honor Society during an evening ceremony on March 21. Students are selected for membership based on scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Speakers for the event included Superintendent Devin Padavil and Principal Steven Vigil. Brian Zana is the sponsor. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Heat loving cannas come in a variety of colors and sizes. Rhizomes can be planted now for spring growth and summer bloom. Pictured is “Cleopatra.”

The big, bold and the beautiful

Hooray! It’s officially Spring and Central Texas gardeners’ favorite planting season. It’s the best time of year to plant fruit and nut trees and we can plant our summer vegetable gardens. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM