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The Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society is delighted to announce the return of the Christmas Homes Tour after a four-year absence. The homes tour will be held Saturday Dec. 3 and Sunday Dec. 4. This year’s event will showcase four of Taylor’s most historic homes and one church. The homes on the tour are the Calla Lily Inn, Pecan Manor Bed and Breakfast, Taylor Mansion and West Mansion. The tour will also include St. James Episcopal Church.

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” — Wendy Mass, bestselling author of 29 novels for young people. Soft spots for certain things command a place in my heart.

Potential warning signs for breast cancer Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there are more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020.

HUTTO – The Hutto Education Foundation helped boost classrooms in Hutto ISD through grants last week. A total of $122,000 was awarded to teachers who will spend the funds on innovative ideas to help educate students.

Mark Allan Clark, age 61, of Teague, passed away Oct. 13, 2022.

Dating violence, family violence, child abuse and sex trafficking can be difficult for parents to discuss. Texas Senate Bill 9, which was passed in 2021, allows parents to decide whether their children should learn about those topics in school. Under SB9 all Texas schools are required to cover the controversial subjects, but if a parent does not actively opt-in to the program, their student will not be taught the curriculum.

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Eight weeks into the season players from around the area have made their mark on the stat sheet in a big way. Looking at three offensive stats, passing, rushing and receiving, and three defensive stats, tackles, sacks and interceptions, there are several players from each of the five teams around the area that are top-10 and even top five in those categories.

Each year, the Taylor Press prints a special section that honors local veterans. This year, the Nov.

The Public Arts Advisory Board is excited to invite the public to grab a blanket, chair and a picnic basket to celebrate the city’s Czech heritage at the next Music on Main event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Square Park.

Several community leaders in Taylor will be getting their faces smeared with whipped cream Thursday evening to fight a deadly disease on stage at Heritage Square Park. During the intermission of the Music on Main Concert tomorrow night, at around 6:45 p.m., at Heritage Square, George Qualley, senior pastor at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Deborah Parker of Citizens National Bank, Connie Zycha of Austin Telco Federal Credit Union, Tia Rae Stone, president and chief executive officer of Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, and District 4 Council Member Robert Garcia will be taking a pie to the face to raise money to fight polio.

Visitors to Taylor will soon have another option for lodging on the city’s north side. At the regular meeting of the City Council Oct.

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.

During the rest of the month of October, the First United Methodist Church of Taylor is hosting their annual Pumpkin Patch in front of their church at 907 W. Lake Drive in Taylor. This is a family-friendly event with many photo opportunities, plus craft items and baked goods for sale, and of course, PUMPKINS!