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New trades school launching in Taylor

New trades school launching in Taylor

HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District will host its Back to School Rally, Saturday, July 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hutto Memorial Stadium. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM

City approves incentives for $10B “game changer” development

City approves incentives for $10B “game changer” development

HUTTO – Development of what is planned to be one of the largest data centers in the country is another step closer as the Hutto City Council approved a 50% tax abatement zone for Skybox PowerCenter Austin. Also known as the Hutto Data Center Campus, the site is located along the Texas 79 corridor at 3399 County Road 132 in the Megasite. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM

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Taylor ISD to enter contract negotiations with interim superintendent

Taylor Independent School District has set its sights on an interim superintendent. The Taylor ISD board of trustees approved to authorize the school board president and district legal counsel to enter contract negotiations with Steve Flores to be interim superintendent at the meeting on Monday, July 24. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM

One dead after collision last week

One dead after car collision last week

07/25/2023 05:53 PM

Taylor Independent School District trustees unanimously approved to authorize contract negotiations for an interim superintendent. Dr. Steve Flores could be the temporary solution for Taylor ISD if the contract goes through. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Taylor ISD targets interim superintendent

07/24/2023 10:57 PM

Pastor Anthony Watson helps members prepare Thanksgiving dinners at The First Baptist Church. Watson will celebrate 25 years, the longest tenure for a pastor at the church, Sunday, July 23 during the 10:45 a.m. service. Courtesy photo

Pastor reflects on 25 years in Taylor

“I was grateful that God would bless me to lead His church,” Anthony Watson said about his feeling when he was selected as the pastor of First Baptist. Watson came to Taylor in 1998 as the new pastor of The First Baptist Church. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

Kiwanis Club • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Sqare Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Back to Eden: Antichrist wrath

Back to Eden: Antichrist wrath

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Taylor ISD superintendent Devin Padavil has accepted a position as superintendent at Georgetown ISD. Photo by Jason Hennington

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 19, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Your 2023 scholarship winners are:

Your 2023 scholarship winners are:

The Taylor Rodeo Association gave out $50,000 in scholarships during the 2023 Taylor Rodeo. Scholarship applicants had to be from Williamson, Milam or Lee County. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Katelyn Aderhold was crowned the 2023-2024 Taylor Rodeo Queen at the annual rodeo in July. Photos courtesy of Taylor Rodeo Association

The Taylor Rodeo Association introduced Katelyn Aderhold as the Taylor Rodeo Queen for 2023-2024

The Taylor Rodeo Association introduced Katelyn Aderhold as the Taylor Rodeo Queen for 2023-2024. Currently, Aderhold is an incoming junior at Thrall High School and is the junior director of the Williamson County Livestock Show. She is an FFA officer, a member of the Student Council, volleyball player and a frequent volunteer. She plans to attend Tarleton State University and major in Agriculture and Consumer Science. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

While the Taylor Animal Shelter is under a limited capacity, it is still operational for adoptions and fostering. It currently has six dogs waiting to be adopted or fostered. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Animal shelter construction on schedule

The Taylor animal shelter renovations are underway and on schedule. The shelter had to temporarily limit its capacity since construction began in June. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Taylor ISD to launch superintendent search

Taylor ISD to launch superintendent search

Taylor Independent School District school trustees will begin the process of selecting a replacement for Superintendent Devin Padavil at their July 24 meeting. Padavil has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of the Georgetown Independent School District after serving for two and a half years as superintendent of Taylor ISD. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Lindsie Almquist, president of Craftsman College, a trades school launching this fall, speaks July 17 at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon at the Taylor Mansion. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Signing Day kicks off apprentice program

A possible life-changing opportunity for students is coming to Taylor. A trade school has been announced, however, the first step begins next month. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM