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Johnny A. Juarez, aged 78, of Taylor, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Friday, Aug.

There will be another opportunity for children Taylor law enforcement and other first responders. God’s Way Christian Baptist Church will host its annual Panorama Back to School event Saturday, Aug.

“Technology makes it possible for people to gain control over everything, except over technology.” — John Tudor Saw an ad on TV last week about a vehicle offering a panoramic one-piece electronic display for the entire dash. Everything to control the car in one big wide electronic screen.

The final tally is 1,125 graduates for West Texas A&M University’s Class of May 2022. Overall, the University awarded 822 baccalaureate degrees and 303 master’s degrees at the May 7 commencement ceremonies, following procedural confirmation from the University’s seven deans.

The Czech Heritage Museum & Genealogy Center recently formed its new Community Engagement Board. The board will support promotional, programming and fundraising efforts for the museum.

Alejandro Garcia Puente, of Round Rock, is excited about the career change he is making as a student at Texas State Technical College in east Williamson County. “Most of my jobs have been constructionrelated,” he said.

Another large section of east Williamson County is being asked to conserve water use.

Water, wastewater and other infrastructure construction in Taylor’s past and future — which includes Samsung Austin Semiconductor — is being discussed this month at City Hall. On Thursday, April 11, the Taylor City Council will review completed projects and final results from use of the 2019 infrastructure bond. The meeting comes on the heels of special called meeting Aug. 2 to discuss water and wastewater concerns.

A local official has a new credential on his resume. Matt Wojnowski, Hutto assistant city manager, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

Taylor’s municipal government and Taylor Police Department want to help everyone celebrate before heading back to school during the annual Back to School Bash on Friday, Aug. 12.

Taylor ISD Educators have returned to campuses and are preparing for a successful school year. During professional development days, topics are addressed to cover curriculum, technology, organization and classroom management.

“There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.” — Mandy Hale — Mandy Hale A wise teacher once brought balloons to school, told her pupils to blow them up and write their name on one. After the children tossed their balloons into the hall, the teacher moved through the hall mixing them all up.

Bernice Sanchez began her career in Taylor ISD as an instructional assistant, working with young children with disabilities at Northside Elementary School. She describes her work there as a job she loved with the best team of educators that included Kay McCuk, Carol Tharp, Alma Garcia and Kay Bishop.

Tex Avery left his mark on the cartoon world, and now it is spread all over his hometown – Taylor. The Toon Squad scavenger hunt, a project started by local artist Dennis Levitin, is now underway.

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St.