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The Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society is looking for horse adopters, vendors, sponsors and donations for their 15th annual Bluebonnet Horse Expo, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Picket Trail in Taylor.

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Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Sept. 4, e-edition of the Taylor Press.

THRALL – A new reign begins for two Thrall High School students. Autree Kelm and Bobby Clark were crowned homecoming queen and king.

The cost of living is going up, and the City of Taylor’s new budget will likely reflect that through increased revenues from higher property values as well as higher fees for utilities, such as water and sewer.

Help is on the way for deteriorating streets and roadways in Taylor. For fiscal year 2022-23, citizens can expect to see new employees for street maintenance, a significant effort to address maintenance and repairs of streets in serious condition, as well as milling and overlay and other enhancements to some major roads in town, city officials said.

As the region begins to feel the impact of explosive, unprecedented growth, state and area leaders are embracing the change. “The world’s attention is on Taylor, Texas,” said Adriana Cruz, executive director of economic development and tourism in the office of Governor Greg Abbott.

St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a polka worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at 30650 State Highway 95 in Bartlett. The Praha Brothers Polka Band will play hymns and the liturgy, and everyone is invited to attend. A home cooked German meal will be served immediately after the service, which can be eaten at the church or can be taken to go. Desserts will also be available.

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.

David Lee Kruse, 66 of Hutto, passed away Sept. 1, 2022, peacefully on his ranch, surrounded by family.

OBITUARIES Virgie Nell Ruthven Simcik, 84, of Taylor went to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, with her family by her side.