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Theresa Tindol (right) pins a king sash on Steven Walker, while Autree Kelm (left) helps Melania Grissom adjust her crown. Photos by Jason Hennington

THRALL – At halftime of the Thrall football game, a new royal regime took the spotlight as the 2023 Homecoming king and queen were crowned. Steven Walker was named king, while Melania Grissom was named queen.

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Calls for Service

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Arrest Report

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Hutto resident Nicole Calderon presents the mayor with bananas to illustrate her view of city council’s behavior. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Road maintenance underfunded in City budget

HUTTO – In a budget that allocated $3 million for improvements to Fritz Park, only $750,000 was set aside for maintaining city streets. The $351 million fiscal year 2024 budget presented by city staff found room for items including a new street sweeper and a shower being installed in City Hall, but fell short of the approximately $1.2 million staff said was needed for road maintenance.

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TIMELINE TO TAX DEADLINE

JANUARY 2023 – The city publishes a report showing road maintenance will cost approximately $1.4 million per year. Only $300,000 was originally budgeted for 2023.

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BE BAZAAR

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ACTIVITIES ABOUND

This Saturday, Sept. 9, there are Taylor events happening.

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Goin’ to the spiritual gym!

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley.

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August Wrap Up

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Members of the O.L. Price High School class of 1965 gathered together for their 58th class reunion Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Dickey Givens Community Center in Fannie Robinson Park. In attendance were (front row, from left) Emma Jacobs, Janie Alexander, Annie Penson, Ethel Cook, Delores Elli...

PANTHERS UNITED

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Main Street Elementary students and staff record a video that will be sent as a greeting to Capt. Stephen Bowen in space. Photo courtesy of Taylor ISD

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 30 e-edition of the Taylor Press.

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Barbara Leschber reads to elementary class as a volunteer for the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association. She taught at Taylor High School for 43 years before retiring in 2015. Photos courtesy of Tim Crow

Heavenly teachings

The Taylor community is still mourning the loss of a teacher who was known for her elegant style, vivid colors and bright sparkles everyday. Barbara Leschber made a lasting impression on those who worked closely with her as someone who was unique, loyal and dedicated to the Taylor Independent School District.

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City officials are having to replace the splash pad at Heritage Square just four years after it was constructed due to leaks and shifting soil. Courtesy photo City of Taylor/HDR Inc

Officials OK 600K fix for Heritage Square splash pad

Just four years after it was constructed, the splash park at Heritage Square is in need of a major upgrade. At the regular meeting of the Taylor City Council Aug.

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Area in map shows location where the truck-mounted spraying will take place Sunday and Monday. The virus was found in Murphy Park. Photo courtesy of Taylor Communications Office

West Nile virus found in Taylor

The Williamson County Cities and Health District (WCCHD) has notified Taylor that a mosquito trap sample collected in Murphy Park has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This testing is part of the WCCHD’s Integrated Vector Management program which through surveillance, control, prevention and education, aims to prevent human infection of mosquito-borne diseases.

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Taylor man sentenced to life in prison

GEORGETOWN — A Williamson County jury reached a verdict Monday, Aug. 28 that will send a Taylor man to prison for life without the possibility of parole.

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