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ABOVE:Miss Communication, Robert Garcia (left), crowns and congratulates Bad Decision Bambi, Sasan Hamati, who was named the 2023 Miss Dudes as Dames.
DUDES STRUT
Fashion fundraiser brings in close to $10K Men put on their best dresses and walked the runway for close to $10,000. On Saturday, Aug. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Hutto Table Talk Thursday
Hutto Table Talk Thursday
HUTTO – Hutto ISD Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas will host the first table talk of the 2022-23 school year Thursday, Sept. 1, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
World-Class data center campus slated to come Hutto
World-Class data center campus slated to come Hutto
HUTTO – Another major technology project is in the works for the coveted Hutto mega-site. Dallas-based Skybox Datacenters and its partner, San Francisco-based Prologis Inc., have purchased over 220 acres from the city of Hutto, where they plan to build a world-class campus of data centers. The land is part of the Hutto megasite, a massive tract for strategic development of big businesses on the south side of US Hwy 79 in far eastern Hutto. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Gus Almquist Middle School was chosen as the name to the third middle school in Hutto. It is named after a Hutto native who served on the board for 17 years. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD Facebook page
Third middle school named after Gus Almquist
HUTTO – After seeking community recommendations for the naming of Hutto ISD’s third middle school, on Aug. 25 the school board voted unanimously to approve the name Gus Almquist Middle School. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Memories real enough
Memories real enough to smell the creosote
“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” — J.M. Barrie (1860-1937), Scottish author and dramatist, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Service vehicles, including fire trucks from the area were a part of the processional for Taylor retired firefighter Robert Whitmore.
Public Servants bid farewell to colleague
On Saturday, fire trucks and other service vehicles rode through town as they said goodbye to retired Taylor firefighter Robert Whitmore. Whitmore, 59, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM    1
Sheryl Lynn Arbuckle Green
Sheryl Lynn Arbuckle Green
Sheryl Lynn Arbuckle Green passed away Aug. 25, 2022, at the age of 65. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Raymond Glenn Appel
Raymond Glenn Appel
Raymond Glenn Appel, 78, passed away Aug. 26. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Tommy Scott
Tommy Scott
Tommy Scott, age 74, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. A visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home. A celebration of Tommy’s life will be held Saturday, Sept. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
PUBLIC  MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
St. Mary’s Catholic to host fall festival Sept.11
St. Mary’s Catholic to host fall festival Sept.11
St. Mary’s Catholic School will host their 88th Annual Homecoming Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Parish and on school grounds to raise funds for the parish. The event will feature live music, concessions, a raffle drawing, games, as well as a silent and live auction. In addition, a barbecue meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $12 per plate, with an optional dessert available for a donation. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Polka music and home-made German food will be available at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett on Sunday, Sept. 18. Facebook/st.johnlutheranchurchelca7/
Polka Worship in Bartlett
St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a polka worship service at 10:30 a.m. at 30650 State Highway 95 in Bartlett. The Praha Brothers Polka Band will play hymns and the liturgy, and everyone is invited to attend. A home cooked German meal will be served immediately after the service, which can be eaten at the church or can be taken to go. Desserts will also be available. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Wilco Art Lab founder Shay Jung was a featured speaker Aug. 24 on growing up in foster care. Photos courtesy Shay Jung
Local businesswoman talks of growing up in foster care
Local businesswoman Shay Jung, founder of the Wilco Art Lab at Old Taylor High, was a featured speaker at the “Inspiring Resilience Through Vision and Leadership” retreat for about 200 Child Protective Services workers from around the state of Texas on Aug. 24 at Austin Marriot North in Round Rock. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM