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Taylor nonprofit group kicks off Monday
Taylor nonprofit group kicks off Monday
IMPACT Taylor, Greater Taylor Foundation’s new initiative, aims to serve Taylor by listening to its residents. By interacting with community members through focus groups, the program is designed to identify Taylor’s biggest needs and fulfill them. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
INSTALLATION ISSUES
INSTALLATION ISSUES
To report a problem with fiber installation, call 512-- 457-9247 or send an email to [email protected].. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
HERITAGE SQUARE FARMER’S MARKET The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 21, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
(From left) Mike Hickey, the senior project manager of the broadband division for Mears, and John Fetter, ISP market manager with Fiber First, answer questions from the City Council at the regular meeting June 22. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Council grills fiber network installers
Local officials are less than pleased with two simultaneous city-wide fiber optic network projects that have prompted an outcry from residents over torn up yards, broken water, sewer and sprinkler lines, and other issues. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
The Taylor Press was one of nine newspapers to win Sweepstakes in their respective division. Area Editor Jason Hennington accepted the award. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Taylor Press takes home top honors
The Taylor Press, “your award winning community newspaper,” earned some top honors recently from one of the oldest newspaper trade associations in the nation. On June 3, The Taylor Press took home 11 awards from during the 2022 Better Newspaper Contest Awards Banquet at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock from the Texas Press Association, including the prestigious Sweepstakes Award. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Dworaczyk
Taylor welcomes new reporter
A new face has started at the Taylor Press this week, as Hunter Dworaczyk joins the staff as a general assignment reporter. Dworaczyk, originally from Needville, is welltraveled and makes his way to Taylor after finishing his college studies. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Fireworks moved to protect egrets
Fireworks moved to protect egrets
Following last year’s Fourth of July fireworks display that frightened a flock of egrets and ultimately caused the birds to crash into power transformers, the annual firework launch site is moving to the nearby Bull Branch Park. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 77th Annual Midsummer reunion Thursday, June 22 — At 5:30 p.m., The Elgin Swedish Association’s 77th Annual Midsummer Reunion festival Elgin’s SPJST Hall, 702 State Hwy 95. Midsummer is the last remaining heritage festival hosted in Elgin. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Williamson County Adoption Event
Williamson County Adoption Event
On Friday, June 23, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will host a free feline adoption event from 6 to 8 p.m., with special canine guests out on the Adoption Center patio. This is a free, oneday- only event at 1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo
Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo
This Saturday, Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, the Cowboy’s Professional Rodeo Association will host the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo, held annually, at the WCSP Arena, 1600 CR 305, Jarrell. This rodeo includes some of the top cowboys from across the United States. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY
JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY
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PARADE WINNERS
PARADE WINNERS
WALKING ENTRIES • Taylor Flash Fleet Track team – First place • Salvation Church – Second place • Taylor Bike co. – Third place DRIVING ENTRIES • The First Baptist Church Youth Department – First place • Johnathan Sawyer – In Memory of Opal Hill – Second place • Quincy Griffin in Bubba – Third place. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
A rendering of upscale shopping area Project ESLO. Source: City of Hutto
Ire over incentives in Hutto
HUTTO — While economic development advisors tout “you have to spend money to make money,” residents are starting to ask “how much is too much?” when it comes to city incentives and tax abatements. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
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