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On May 7, a school bond election was held in Coupland ISD, which resulted in a 68-68 tie. There was no polling place in Coupland, which may have affected turnout.

The Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for Edward Jones-Melissa Gauna May 28, which is also had an all-day open house. Melissa Gauna and her team partnered with the Hutto Resource Center to setup a drop box for snack packs. Facebook / Hutto Area Chamber

Hutto hosted the Sunset Block Party Bash at Fritz Park May 27. Attendees enjoyed live music from The Selfless Lovers and American Gypsy Band, fare from local food trucks, a remembrance ceremony hosted by the Richard A.

More updates on a notable resident moving to Taylor was heard by a local service group last Thursday. On June 2, Michelle Glaze, Samsung Austin Semiconductor head of communications and community affairs, spoke with the Rotary Club of Taylor during their weekly meeting.

Charlene Hanson Jordan has been working for years to commemorate the early community east of Coupland called Post Oak Island. She finally achieved a Post Oak Island historical marker which was dedicated on May 14.

One of Taylor’s lead guardians will let his guard down for an interview Monday. The seventh episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff, “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” will be Monday, June 13, at noon on the Taylor Press Facebook page.

Local residents are advised to stay hydrated and cool as area temperatures reach triple digits with heat indices as high as 104. The Taylor Texas Weather Network projects several days with highs over 100 degrees from this week into the next.

Some relief on Taylor taxes might be on the way. On Thursday, June 9, the Taylor City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to increase the Over 65 Tax Exemption to $40,000 and establish a disabled persons exemption of $40,000.

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every 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.

Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life. – Dolly Parton Most of us have a tendency to live in the past or the future.

Anita Volek presented her 36th annual spring piano recital May 24 in the Worship Center of First Baptist Church in Taylor. Volek opened the program with a medley of songs from “Mary Poppins.” The evening featured a variety of piano solos and duets ranging from pop and movie themes to classical selections.

A summer program will help feed local children. Taylor ISD has announced its summer food feeding program has begun and will run through Aug.

There’s an opportunity for food, fun and to keep your basketball skills warmed up over the summer. Basketball in the Park 2022 begins Tuesday, June 7, from 7 to 9 p.m.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.