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Taylor Fire Chief Daniel Baum (right) is welcomed with a handshake by Area Editor Jason Hennington. Photo by Grace Horvath
Taylor fire chief: More personnel, facilities needed
In early 2023, the Taylor Fire Department completed its strategic plan, but the next crucial step is to find funding to keep up with the city’s needs for fire services. Such was the message from Chief Daniel Baum during his repeat appearance on “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” June 12. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
City receives interest-free loan
City receives interest-free loan
In a move calculated to save taxpayers money, the Taylor City Council approved issuing Certificates of Obligation that will save the city over $4.6 million in interest expenses on a $5 million loan. In April, the city published its intent to issue $5,090,000 in COs. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Governor OKs Texas CHIPS Act
Governor OKs Texas CHIPS Act
On Thursday, June 8, Gov. Greg Abbott approved the Texas CHIPS Act, which will create the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund, that will subsidize companies that manufacture chips in Texas and provide matching funds to universities and other state entities that invest in chip design or manufacturing projects. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Jorge Luis Serna Jr.
Suspected gunman arrested
A man suspected of stalking down a street, repeatedly firing a rifle and then shooting at police surrendered peacefully after a tense late-night standoff, investigators said. No one was hurt and officers never returned fire, officials said. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil
Fatherly Advice
What is one conversation you wish you could have, father to father, with either your dad or your son? Devin Padavil, Taylor Independent School District Superintendent This would be a conversation I have with my son when he becomes a dad one day: Savor the moments when they are little and be patient with your children. Don't let hard times stress you out too much. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
The Lord’s Prayer – Part 2
The Lord’s Prayer – Part 2
Deliberately Diverse represents the thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
The Southside Community Engagement will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration Monday in Fannie Robinson Park. Photo by Jason Hennington
Annual Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth events begin Saturday, June 17 in Taylor and continue on the actual holiday, June 19. The Southside Community Engagement will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration Monday, June 19, at Fannie Robinson Park, 206 S Dolan St. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
What happens if you don’t sleep?
What happens if you don’t sleep?
Paid Advertisement When you don’t get enough sleep, you may increase your risk of certain cancers, diabetes and even car accidents. Your heart suffers: • Your cancer risk increases (breast cancer, colorectal cancer and prostate cancer). 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Jorge Luis Serna Jr.
Suspect arrested after shooting at police
06/15/2023 10:56 AM
LEARNING TO LEAD
LEARNING TO LEAD
RYAN NEWSOM Special to the Press Main Street Intermediate Principal Kerri Pierce initiated a new hands-on, fun and interactive way for students to feel a part of their school this past year. She introduced a new program called MSI Jobs. 06/13/2023 10:15 PM
District sets tax rate meeting
District sets tax rate meeting
HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District has announced a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. June 20 to discuss the 2023-24 school year tax rate. The meeting will be at the Central Administration Board Room, 200 College St. 06/13/2023 10:15 PM
City awards mowing contract
City awards mowing contract
The Taylor City Council voted to once-again award the four-year municipal mowing contract to Heart of Texas Landscaping, the lowest bidder at $542,201. The bid included mowing of the 140-acre Taylor City Cemetery, but staff recommended having city workers continue the cemetery landscaping instead. 06/13/2023 10:15 PM
Riccardo Canova, the community relations regional representative for the state’s Office of Business & Community Development, speaks at the METT Business Summit May 18 at the Elgin Recreation Center. Photo by Nicole Lessin
State looks to partners with rural towns
ELGIN – The state of Texas — which currently is the ninth largest economy in the world with a workforce of 14.8 million — is looking to partner with small communities like Manor, Elgin and Taylor. 06/13/2023 10:15 PM
Newly-elected Hutto Place 5 Council Member Dana Wilcott. Courtesy of Dana Wilcott
Wilcott wins City Council Place 5 run-off
HUTTO – Just 2.62% of voters showed up to cast a ballot in the run-off election for City Council Place 5, according to uncanvassed results from the Williamson County Elections Administration. In the race between Dana Wilcott and James Weaver, Wilcott won the seat with 315 votes, 62.87% of the total. 06/13/2023 10:15 PM
Lorenzo Beltran from Covert Hutto stands with new car winner Sammy Ybarra, Melissa Ybarra and Donna Jones of Hutto Resource Center.
HIPPO BITES
Public meetings scheduled for superintendent search HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District will hold a series of community meetings to gather input from stakeholders as they pursue their recruitment of a superintendent to replace Dr. Celina Estrada Thomas, whose last day is scheduled to be August 31. 06/13/2023 10:15 PM
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