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District starts school rezoning process HUTTO – With new schools on the horizon, Hutto Independent School District has begun looking at the process for rezoning school boundaries. The rezoning will start with middle schools to account for the opening of Gus Almquist Middle School in August 2024, but Henry Gideon, assistant superintendent of operations, wants to begin the process for the two new elementary schools and the new high school as well. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM

Mmm Barbecue

Fire prevention plan changed for Cook-off

With hot, dry weather anticipated for the coming weeks, the Taylor Fire Department gave the International Barbecue Cook-off an updated fire prevention plan. The cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM

Taylor Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place during a home invasion

Police investigating shots fired during home invasion

08/14/2023 09:24 AM

Raúl Peña (left) with outgoing superintendent Dr. Celina Estrada Thomas.

Dr. Raúl Peña tagged to lead Hippo Nation

HUTTO – The Hutto Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Dr. Raúl Peña as lone finalist for district superintendent. The announcement came at a special- called meeting Aug. 10 at the Administration Building Board Room, 200 College Street. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

Amazing women telling their amazing stories

Amazing women telling their amazing stories

The 14th Annual Amazing Women event was held at the Dickey-Givens Community Center Sunday, July 16. This was a testimonial event where three Amazing Women honorees shared stories of their life challenges and how their faith guided them as they entered a storm, were in a storm and were just getting out of a storm. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

Transfiguration

Transfiguration

Deliberately Diverse represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but enjoy diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of The Reverend Terry Pierce, vicar of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Taylor. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 9, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

(From left) District 2 Councilman Mitch Drummond discusses an amendment to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan with At-large Councilman Dwayne Ariola Aug. 10. Photo by Nicole Lessin

City OKs land redesignation at Thorndale, Gravel Pit roads

A controversial amendment to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan’s land-use designation for a parcel on the east side received approval from the Taylor City Council Thursday. At the regular meeting Aug. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

At the July 27 Taylor City Council meeting, Jose Orta, chair of the council compensation committee, answers questions from council members about the committee’s recommendation. Screen shot from Taylor City Council meeting

Hearings on council pay set for Thursday

A controversial plan to boost council members’ stipends will be revisited again next week in two back-to-back public hearings at 5:30 and 6 p.m. Aug. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

Meeting participants attempt to stop speaker Michael Stark after his allotted three minutes were completed. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk

Library advisors back moving LGBTQ book

Whether or not to move “Gender Queer: a Memoir” by Maia Kobabe from the young adult section in the Taylor Public Library was the main agenda item for library’s advisory board meeting Aug. 8. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

County working on 2023-2024 budget

County working on 2023-2024 budget

GEORGETOWN – A growing population allows Williamson County to consider having its largest budget ever. The Commissioners Court heard a recommended budget for the next fiscal year from Ashlie Holladay, the county’s budget officer, at its Aug. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

Sam Dowdy Jr. (left), owner and operator for Coppera Plumbing and Commercial Services, signs apprenticeship agreement next to Lee Price (right) of the Department of Labor. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk

PIPELINE TO SUCCESS

A pipeline has been formed that is designed to make plumbing a more attractive career path for young students. S&D Plumbing and Coppera Plumbing and Commercial Services reached agreements with the Department of Labor to be able to offer pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships at local high schools. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

Raúl Peña to be “head hippo” at Hutto ISD starting Sept. 1. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD

Dr. Raúl Peña tagged to lead Hippo Nation

08/11/2023 01:32 PM

Back to Eden: After Antichrist

Back to Eden: After Antichrist

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM

Baylor Scott White Medical Center – Taylor has been recognized for pneumonia care. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Clinic earns ‘high ranking’ for pneumonia care

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor, 305 Mallard Lane, earned a “high performing” recognition for their level of care in pneumonia cases by U.S. News & World Report. The publication issues an annual Best Hospitals report ranking the nation’s medical centers. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM