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Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29

Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29

The Ninth Annual Taylor Main Street Car Show, the biggest show in Central Texas, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

The Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society will be hosting a horse expo Oct. 8. Facebook/TrainingChallenge

Horse Expo Coming Up

The Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society is sponsoring their 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. The Expo will feature clinics and demonstrations by equine professionals, a Bluebonnet rescue horse training challenge competition, a stick horse show, a used equipment sale, a saddle auction and a vendor area. In addition, the society will be hosting in-person adoptions of their rescue horses from pre-approved applicants. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

Councilman Robert Garcia reads the proclamation for Fire Prevention Week at the Sept. 22 council meeting to Fire Chief Daniel Baum and Assistant Chief Bobby Copeland.

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 9-15

Taylor City officials are urging citizens to practice a home fire escape plan and check their smoke detectors for Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. This week has been observed the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9th falls since 1925. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

The Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church will be open again this year from Oct. 9-31. Courtesy photo

Pumpkin Patch back at FUMC

An annual community tradition, the Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church, is fun for the entire family. There will be many photo opportunities, plus craft items and baked goods for sale, and of course, pumpkins. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

I might find someone there from Center

I might find someone there from Center

“Sometimes this old farm feels like a longlost friend, Yes, and hey, it’s good to be back home again.” ‘Back Home Again’ song lyrics by John Denver (1943-1997) Thoughts of skipping town for a long weekend are looming in the back of my mind again. Weekend trips are therapeutic at a small newspaper when finding time for a whole week’s vacation is like looking for a needle in a haystack. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

Joyce L. Remmert

Joyce L. Remmert

Joyce L. Remmert, 84 of Round Rock, passed away Sunday, Sept. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

Billy G. Shiller

Billy G. Shiller

Billy G. Shiller, 81, of Harker Heights, passed away Thursday, Sept. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

Hutto ISD school board members (from left) Shannon Jacobs, Shara Turner, Terrence Owens, Amy English and Billie Logiudice, along with Superintendent Celina Estrada-Thomas represent Hutto ISD at the TASA | TASB Convention in San Antionio. Courtesy photo

Nadine Johnson Elementary School Renovation earns TASA

HUTTO – The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) have announced Nadine Johnson Elementary School Renovations (Design and Value) were among the 55 projects that will be included in the 2022-23 Exhibit of School Architecture. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

Hippos of the month

Hippos of the month

HUTTO – Hutto ISD has announced the Hippos of the month for September. Hippos of the month are: Nora Novak Cottonwood Creek Elementary Peyton West Hutto Elementary School Tripp Lawson Howard Norman Elementary School Luke McCarty Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School Brodee McCrary Nadine Johnson Elementary School Christian Ruiz Ray Elementary School Mahrii Byrd Veterans’ Hill Elementary School Eduardo Blanco Hutto Middle School Reagan Kendall Farley Middle School Shannon Parker River Horse Academy Aidan Eirdam Hutto Ninth Grade Center Betzaida Escobar and Summer Sosa Hutto High School. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

HUTTO MARKET DAYS

HUTTO MARKET DAYS

Hundreds turned up for craft vendors, family and pet-friendly fun Saturday, Sept. 17 for Hutto Market Days, which is held every third Saturday at 200 East Street in Hutto for craft vendors, family and pet friendly fun, and more. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

Tim Kennedy shows Lois Luedtke his original childhood wallet. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Thoele

First-grade class reunites after 62 years

It was a day of memories of learning to read with “Dick, Jane and Sally” readers, and having your own brown leather wallet, despite being in the first grade. These reminiscences and more were shared during a special reunion between former Northside Elementary School teacher, Lois Luedtke, now 85, and eight of her 34 first-grade students from the class of 1959-60 Saturday, Sept. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

Former mayor Don Hill and wife Leslie carry the 1961 state championship trophy to the field. Photo by Catherine McGary

Taylor honors closed high school

Prior to Legacy Early College High School, Taylor ISD had a second high school – O.L. Price. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM 1

Senior Director of Infrastructure for Williamson County Bob Daigh speaks at the monthly luncheon for the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce Sept. 19 at the Taylor Independent School District Event Center. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Roads on the menu at chamber luncheon

To build transportation corridors that meet the needs for future generations, you need to plan far enough out in advance. Such was the message shared by Robert ‘Bob’ Daigh, senior director of infrastructure for Williamson County, at the monthly luncheon sponsored by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce Sept. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

David Marsh, general manager of Capital Area Rural Transportation System, makes a presentation to the Taylor City Council Sept. 22. Courtesy Photo

City leaders look at bus ridership in Taylor

Ridership may not be as strong in Taylor, but city leaders want to expand local transportation services in anticipation of expected growth. At the regular meeting of the Taylor City Council Sept. 22, city leaders had the opportunity to hear a presentation from Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) General Manager David Marsh. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM