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Jobs, jobs, jobs focus of Expo
A jobs fair has always been part of the East Wilco Business Expo but this year, it has has hit 11 (This Is Spinal Tap reference). Monday we started hearing from companies who are planning to move to our area from South Korea. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Can we have a civilization without civility?
Can we have a civilization without civility?
“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Mitch Drummond, not the Taylor Press. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
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Home Egg Production & Storage class
The last class of the Davilla Community Center summer classes will be Thursday, Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
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Granger Annual Bazaar
From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3, SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church will host Granger’s Annual Bazaar at Parish Hall, 500 W. Davilla St. And from 10 to 11 a.m., there is an optional mass, 100 N. Brazos St. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Taylor Economic Development Corporation CEO Mark Thomas addresses council Aug. 24. Photo by Nicole Lessin
EDC CEO Thomas announces retirement
A key figure involved in bringing Samsung Austin Semiconductor to Taylor is retiring this fall. At the regular meeting of the Taylor City Council, Mark Thomas, the CEO of Taylor’s Economic Development Corporation, announced his plans to step down from his position in the next two months as he highlighted his department’s budget for next year. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Lady Ducks volleyball makes splash at Bay City tourney
Lady Ducks volleyball makes splash at Bay City tourney
08/25/2023 01:15 PM
FRED KERLEY CUTLINE: Fred Kerley competes in the 400-meter dash during the 2017 World Athletics Championships held in London, England. File photo 
Fred Kerley comes up short in 100-meter semifinals
08/25/2023 12:59 PM
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a conservation appeal for the second consecutive day. Texans are asked to conserve energy today from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.
ERCOT issues conservation appeal
08/25/2023 12:56 PM
Mayor Mike Snyder defends his actions against council clap-back.
Hutto council reprimands mayor
08/24/2023 08:05 PM
James Guerra, president and CEO of JG Consulting, presents the firm’s recommended hiring timeline to Taylor Independent School District’s board of trustees. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Taylor ISD sets hiring timeline
Taylor Independent School District plans to hire a new superintendent before Thanksgiving break. The district’s board of trustees unanimously voted to approve JG Consulting’s timeline for the superintendent hiring process during its Aug. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
City eyes budget, municipal complex
City eyes budget, municipal complex
As city leaders prepare to approve next year’s budget and tax rate this Thursday, they will also be turning their attention to the fine details of building the new $53 million municipal complex and justice center. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Tim Mikeska, Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off organizer, hypes up judges before the brisket event. Briskets were the last category judged during the Cook-off. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
TEXAS EAT WAVE
Added fire safety precautions did not damper spirits at the 2023 Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off. Hot, dry and windy forecasted weather predictions brought concerns of potential fires during the 44th annual barbecue event in Murphy Park Aug. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
The Bartlett fertilizer plant caught fire Sunday night around 8:30. Multiple crews responded to the three-alarm blaze. However, the structure was considered a total loss. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Bartlett fertilizer plant destroyed by fire
BARTLETT – Officials consider a Bartlett fertilizer plant’s structure to be a “total loss” after a fire occurred late Sunday, Aug. 20. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker
Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker
AUSTIN – Prepare to be captivated by the inspiring journey of filmmaking duo Luke and Martha Van Garza. Mrs. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Brandon Bozon presents the budget to the Hutto ISD board of trustees. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD
Temple College tax rate designed to support campus growth
HUTTO – Brandon Bozon, Temple College vice-president of Administrative Services and chief financial officer, presented a budget to the Hutto Independent School District board of trustees designed to raise an additional 18% in tax revenue for Fiscal Year 2024. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
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