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Brittany J. Gayton

Brittany J. Gayton, 37, passed away Aug.

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Mullins (left) and Rachael Westerman represent Taylor-Aides at Taylor ISD’s Meet the Principals event Aug. 2. If you are interested in volunteering in the Taylor schools, Taylor-Aides are ready to help you get started. For more information, visit http://www.taylorisd.org. You may also cont...

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Dreams that begin in the heart of a Kid

“Dreams and memories live mere moments apart, waiting for life to introduce them.” — Never heard that before. Since I just said it, I will take credit for it.

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Orange flags alert drivers to a new school zone added along Limmer Loop in Hutto. Facebook / City of Hutto, Texas - Municipal Government

School zone added on Limmer Loop in Hutto

HUTTO—A new school zone for Cottonwood Creek Elementary and Hutto Middle schools has been added on Limmer Loop near the intersection of Anderson and Westfield streets until Exchange Boulevard and Sherman Street. Drivers must slow down to 35 mph on school days in the mornings between 7:15 and 9 a.m. and in the afternoons between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Cell phone use is not permitted in school zones. The City of Hutto has posted orange flags by the new signage to alert drivers to the new school zone.

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Special Olympics program offered in Hutto

The City of Hutto Parks and Recreation Department is offering a special Olympics program for people 18 years and older who have been identified as having an intellectual disability. Participants will have the opportunity to train and compete in a variety of Olympics style sports.

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U.S. Representative John Carter was the featured guest speaker August 11 at the Power Breakfast hosted by Hutto Chamber of Commerce Facebook / Hutto Area Chamber

U.S. REP JOHN CARTER SPEAKS AT POWER BREAKFAST

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The southbound entrance ramp onto S.H. 130 from U.S. 79 was closed Monday due to a lumber spill. Facebook / Hutto Police Department

LUMBER SPILL ON U.S. 79 IN HUTTO

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KOKEFEST 2022

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Area school districts contrast in TEA accountability

After a two-year pause due to COVID, the Texas Education Agency released its accountability ratings for Texas school districts for the 2021-22 school year Aug. 15, and the results couldn’t be more different for our local area. Thrall Independent School District has earned an A, while Taylor Independent School District received a C, the lowest grade possible to still receive a rating.

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S.P.J.S.T. facilities welcome new admin

Some of the area’s oldest residents have a new watchful eye looking after them. Larry Beltran was recently named as the new administrator at S.P.J.S.T.

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The Taylor City Council and Taylor Economic Development Corporation have a joint meeting at the Taylor Public Library March 1 in Taylor. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor

Council, P&Z to meet

To return to tradition in an era of modernization, a meeting Thursday could show how that might be achieved. On Aug.

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Taylor ISD school board members Jim Buzan and Secretary Cheryl Carter overlook the bond package presented at the Aug. 15 school board meeting in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro

BOND TO SCHOOL

A bond election is coming in November for Taylor Independent School District. On Monday, Aug.

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Judges work while enjoying their food at the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff in Taylor May 22, 2021. Photos by Fernando Castro

International barbecue days away

Taylor’s tastiest weekend of smoked goods has arrived. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Friday and Saturday, Aug.

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William “Tom” Smith

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Taylor Public Library has several upcoming events . The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m.

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