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Last week of ‘Something Rotten’
Georgetown Palace Theatre will present “Something Rotten” at the Springer Stage from April 15 to May 15. Nominated for 10 Tony Awards, this rollicking show has been called “a valentine to musical theatre.” Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Washing and hanging out; what next?
Washing and hanging out; what next?
“During times I’ve felt like throwing in the towel, I keep going when I realize that means one more piece of laundry to deal with.” — Modern-day motivational message Laundry. Who really enjoys the sorting, washing, drying, folding, and hanging up? Makes me tired just thinking about it. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
KINDERGARTNERS CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY
KINDERGARTNERS CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY
Mothers mark their namesake holiday early by having breakfast with their kindergartner children May 6 at Hutto Elementary School in Hutto. Facebook / Hutto Elementary School. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Historial marker dedication May 14
Historial marker dedication May 14
Rain or shine, a dedication for the historical marker for Post Oak Island will take place May 14 at 11 a.m. at the entrance to the Type Cemetery at 1200 County Road 466. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
CINCO DE MAYO AT VETERANS’ HILL ELEMENTARY
CINCO DE MAYO AT VETERANS’ HILL ELEMENTARY
Veterans’ Hill Elementary School celebrates Mexican heritage with Cinco de Mayo entertainment May 5 in Hutto.. Facebook / Hutto ISD. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Hutto’s municipal government is recognizing local businesses as part of National Small Business Week. Courtesy graphic / City of Hutto
Hutto celebrates National Small Business Week
Hutto is home to countless small businesses that each play a valuable role in contributing to the vibrant quality of life that residents and visitors have come to know and love. This month, Hutto’s municipal government plans to spotlight on several of them for National Small Business Week. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Norris Schroeder
Norris Schroeder
Norris Schroeder, age 92, of Thorndale, passed away April 28, 2022, in Taylor. Norris was born July 19, 1929, in Thorndale. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Curtis Walter Minzenmayer
Curtis Walter Minzenmayer
Curtis Walter Minzenmayer, loving husband, daddy, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 6, 2022, at the age of 92. Curtis was born July 27, 1929, in Coupland, to parents Walter and Louise Minzenmayer. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Jeannette Stone Hunt
Jeannette Stone Hunt
Jeannette Stone Hunt, age 92, of Temple, passed away May 5, 2022, at Kruse Village in Brenham. She was born an identical twin Nov. 22, 1929, in Taylor to Texas Ranger, Truman Joe Stone and Gladys (Berry) Stone Corum 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Edward J. Betak
Edward J. Betak
Edward J. Betak, 79, passed away May 9, 2022. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Incumbent Gerald Anderson was re-elected to serve as the District 1 representative on the Taylor City Council. The council will canvas the election next week. Photo by Fernando Castro
Anderson wins re-election
Incumbent Gerald Anderson has been re-elected to the Taylor City Council to represent District 1. “I’m proud that the community had put their trust in me once again, and I’m honored to continue to serve my hometown,” Anderson said. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Blackland Prairie Days returned to downtown Taylor this past weekend. Vendors were spread from Second to Fifth streets. Courtesy photo / Mikeska Brands
Oh, happy days...
A tradition returned to Main Street in Taylor last Saturday. The Blackland Prairie Days festival was held May 7 in downtown Taylor. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
City to talk flood project funds
City to talk flood project funds
Steps could be taken Thursday towards seeking funds that would mitigate flood risk. On May 12, the Taylor City Council will discuss and consider bond counsel and financial services for the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) and authorize the city manager to execute any agreements. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Growth could lead to bond
Growth could lead to bond
A Taylor Independent School District bond election could be in the city’s future. Superintendent Devin Superintendent Devin Padavil said this week that the district will bring together a citizen advisory committee to develop a potential bond proposal based on community needs. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM
Rotary Club of Taylor president Tia Rae Stone presents the 2022 Bunnell-Rotary Academic Scholarship for $6,000 to Taylor High School graduating senior Trey Boles during a May 2 banquet in Taylor. Boles is the son of Renee Boles and Jarrell Boles. Photo by Richard Stone
Rotary awards include $6K to grad
The Rotary Club of Taylor honored the top 10% of graduates from local public schools and awarded its $6,000 Bunnell- Rotary Academic Scholarship to Trey Boles at the club’s annual scholars banquet on May 2. 05/11/2022 10:14 AM