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On Friday, July 14, temperatures had already hit 100 degrees, and is expected to continue to rise over the next week, and possibly longer. Photo by Jason Hennington
Hot streak could be worst in 10 years
If local forecasts hold, Taylor could have the most consecutive days of 100-degree temperatures in 12 years. The Taylor Texas Weather Network recorded highs from 100 to 104 degrees July 10-13. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
The meaning of life
The meaning of life
“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. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, July 15 — From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Taylor Frontier Bank of Texas will host and supply the Taylor High School Cheerleaders for a car wash fundraiser, 813 N. Main St. Kona Ice will provide free snow cones until supplies last. For more, contact Vice President Community Banking Kim Sander 512-281-1580 or ksander@ frontierbankoftexas.bank. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
Kiwanis Club • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
Program seeks veterans active in the community
Program seeks veterans active in the community
WACO – Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-17) has announced that he is seeking nominations for the 2023 Congressional Veteran Commendation program. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
Pastor Anthony Watson and his family will celebrate 25 years of being at The First Baptist Church in Taylor. A special service will be held July 23, at 10:45 a.m.. Courtesy photo
Church to honor pastor’s 25 years
The First Baptist Church in Taylor will recognize their pastor for 25 years of service with the church. Pastor Anthony Watson came to Taylor in 1998 as the new pastor of First Baptist. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
Lightning Bombers player Markell Fitzgerald gets around a defender and attacks the paint on Sunday, July 9 during an 11–14 division game. Photos by Larry Pelchat
SLAM DUNK
The 10th annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament was held on July 8–9 at Taylor High School with 19 teams in the 18-and-older division, six squads in the 11–14 division and the Shining Stars special needs group playing on Sunday at the end of the action. A new champion was crowned in the 18-and-older division as Snipe Squad Reloaded knocked off the defending champion Austin Knightz in an extremely competitive semifinal matchup on Sunday and cruised in the championship game against the Bandits. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Districtwide cuts made for teacher pay raise
Districtwide cuts made for teacher pay raise
While the Taylor Independent School District gave its teachers the largest pay raise in the district’s history, it forced every other department to experience cuts. Taylor ISD’s budget, which the school board approved in a unanimous vote June 29, is balanced in respect to the general operating funds. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Zachary
Body ID’ed as missing man
On Monday, July 10, Taylor detectives received confirmation that the body found last week is the Taylor man who has been missing since June 20. Fingerprint comparison done by Hill Country Forensics matched the body to that of Adrian Zachary, 45, of Taylor. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Rodeo contestant competes in saddle bronc riding event in a previous rodeo. In the contest, the participant must stay on the horse for eight seconds without touching the animal with their free hand. Photo from Staff Files
Rodeo begins Thursday
The annual Taylor Rodeo is just days away. Held every year since 1950, the rodeo begins this Thursday, July 13, and runs through Saturday, July 15. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Bruce Dickey, Dr. James Lee Dickey’s grandson, said if anyone deserves to be honored it’s Dr. Dickey because of his accomplishments and what he meant to the Taylor community. Photo by Jason Hennington
Dickey Museum granted first step in rebuild
“It’s hard to believe it has been a year to the day that the arson happened ... it was a hate crime,” said Jose Orta, community member. “Out of hate, out of those ashes, the Dickey house will rise like a phoenix.” 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Amazing women set to tell amazing stories
Amazing women set to tell amazing stories
The Amazing Women event, hosted by the Taylor Welfare Workers, will be held this Sunday, July 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Dickey Givens Community Center in Fannie Robinson Park, E. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Military Veteran learns new skills in TSTC's machining Program
Military Veteran learns new skills in TSTC's machining Program
HUTTO — Alan Bowles, of Austin, is working toward an associate degree in Precision Machining Technology at Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus. He is scheduled to graduate in spring 2024. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
TREE CANOPY COMPARISON
TREE CANOPY COMPARISON
REGIONAL AVERAGE: 23% • Round Rock 14.6% (3,225 acres) • Taylor 14.0% (1,554 acres) • Pflugerville 13.4% (1,916 acres) • Hutto 7.4% (368 acres) Source: Texas A&M Forest Service. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, summer camp staff and summer camp attendees joined City Council in recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month. Photo courtesy of City of Hutto
HIPPO BITES
City falls behind on tree coverage HUTTO — The Texas A&M Forestry Service performs aerial measurements of how much city land is covered by a tree canopy. Tree coverage helps cities and property owners with energy conservation, stormwater control, cleaner air, cooler ambient temperatures, community wellbeing, property values and job creation, according to the agency. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
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