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The Go Red campaign is designed to reclaim the color red as a way to celebrate dyslexia and raise awareness for the condition. Photo courtesy of the Hutto ISD Facebook page

HUTTO – Last week, students and staff members at Nadine Johnson Elementary School and Veterans’ Hill Elementary School in Hutto went “RED” for Dyslexia. People who have dyslexia often associate the color red with mistakes. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

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Hutto ISD celebrates principals

HUTTO – Hutto ISD is celebrating National Principals Month. District principals include: • Drew McConnaughhay – River Horse Academy • Ryan Winkelmann – Hutto Elementary • Tonesha Holland – Nadine Johnson Elementary • Carrie Abrams – Howard Norman Elementary • Linda Pachicano – Cottonwood Creek Elementary • Alexis Campbell – Ray Elementary • Eric Johnson – Veteran’s Hill Elementary • Rhonda McWilliams – Hutto High School • Charles Rodriguez – Hutto Middle School • Kayla Gossett – Kerley Elementary • Lakesha Whitfield – Hutto Ninth Grade Center • Ryan Burns – Farley Middle School Visit www.hipponation.com to read profiles on each of the Hutto ISD principals.. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

The Taylor band and color guard performs their show at the Lost Pines Marching Festival in Bastrop. Courtesy Photo

Taylor band wins third championship

The Taylor High School band and color guard claimed their third class Saturday at the Lost Pines Marching Festival in Bastrop. The Taylor band won the 4A Championship after receiving the highest 4A scores in music and visuals in the preliminary round. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

(From left) First-place winner Kingston Wilson, 13, with mom Joann Wilson, and second-place winner Keegan Wilson, 14, at the race.

GOOD LIFE 5K BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER

The weather was perfect for the annual tradition of races, chicken splat bingo, roaming chickens, music, vendors and more at the 10th anniversary of the Good Life Festival. The event, which was held Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

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Kerley mural proposed on Main Street

The fastest man in the world may soon become a permanent fixture on Main Street. At the Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

City drafts priorities for 88th legislative session

City drafts priorities for 88th legislative session

Protecting a key tax break to attract businesses like Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a priority for city leaders for the next legislative session. At the upcoming regular meeting of the city council Thursday, Assistant City Manager Jeff Jenkins will present a draft list of the city’s priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session, which begins January of 2023. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

Taylor Press Area Editor Jason Hennington speaks with Taylor Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Wood Oct. 10 at the Taylor Press Photos by Evan Hale

Taylor’s CFO talks utility bills, the budget and being “giddy”

Taylor’s Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Wood is not usually too giddy, but lately people have been calling him that. “I’m probably the opposite of giddy,” said the Michigan native, who has been serving as Taylor’s CFO since March of 2019. “That was a comment that was made during the budgeting process. Normally, I’m pretty straitlaced and serious, you know, a take-care-of-business type of guy.” 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

Contestants dive into pies face first to win the pie eating contest. Facebook/Hutto Chamber

Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival Next Weekend

Don’t miss the Hutto Oldey Tyme Days Festival, sponsored by The Hutto Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Oct. 15 on U.S. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Spay-ghetti dinner

Spay-ghetti dinner

Texas Critter Crusaders will be holding their 2nd Annual Spayghetti Dinner & Dance on October 22nd at the Taylor SPJST, located at 5025 FM 619, from 5pm to 10pm. The evening will include “Yappy Hour”, a spaghetti meal and dance, as well as a bucket raffle. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Paul William Schroeder

Paul William Schroeder

Paul William Schroeder, 43, of Round Rock, passed away Oct. 2, 2022. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Katy Nell Tidwell

Katy Nell Tidwell

Katy Nell Tidwell, age 93, of Granger, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Paul Scott Bennett

Paul Scott Bennett

Paul Scott Bennett, a gentle and kind man, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Carrollton, after battling dementia for over 10 years. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM