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Granite Media Partners has hired California native Andrew Salmi to come on board as the new Area Sports Editor who will cover athletics for both the Taylor Press and Elgin Courier newspapers.

Area sports editor thrilled to join staff

Granite Media Partners has hired California native Andrew Salmi to come on board as the new Area Sports Editor who will cover athletics for both the Taylor Press and Elgin Courier newspapers. “We are very excited to have Andrew." 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

Taylor – Casey Weison and Jett Vanbroklin

Head of the Class

Students in area school districts are preparing to walk across the stage next week. Each school has named their valedictorian and salutatorian. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

EDC CEO: World’s eye on Taylor

EDC CEO: World’s eye on Taylor

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a global manufacturer well-versed with the intricacies of doing business in Texas. But other Korean suppliers who seek to follow suit may not have it so easy. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

Chris Johns, attorney, explains the different areas of the Taylor map, including the ETJ and the area that Manville Water services. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 17, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

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$37,000 in grants was distributed to 11 local nonprofits. “We are making history as we surpass another landmark occasion,” Gerling said. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

GRANT RECIPIENTS

GRANT RECIPIENTS

• Cinderella’s Closet Taylor Texas - $3,000 Funding support to increase dress inventory with a wider range of sizes. • St. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

Bills could limit county’s ability to plan

Bills could limit county’s ability to plan

affect (Taylor Mayor) Brandt (Rydell) and (City Manager) Brian LaBorde with how they plan, and it’s also going to affect how we as a county plan because we are growing as a city. And for lack of a better term, we are going to get the crusty edges all around the city, which are city-like developments, and if you go this way, we are going to have more city in Williamson County than the city as the city.” 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

EVENTS CALENDAR

EVENTS CALENDAR

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. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/ heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

County JPs to educate community

County JPs to educate community

GEORGETOWN – What does a Justice of the Peace do once they have been elected? What is their role in county government? These questions and more will be answered at the Justice of the Peace Community Forum scheduled for Monday, June 5 at the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office, 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown. At the forum, guests will learn how a Justice of the Peace works with small claims, debt claims, Class C traffic violations, juvenile cases, death inquests, weddings and more. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Memorial Day Sunset Block Party Friday, May 26 — From 6 to 9 p.m., Hutto’s Municipal Government will host Hutto Parks and Recreation for a block party at Fritz Park, 400 Park St. The event will observe a remembrance ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. There will be food trucks, vendors, live music and family-friendly activities. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

CLARIFICATION

A Taylor Press online story May 12 headlined “Legislation could give property owners near Samsung more of a say” referenced an email by Taylor Assistant City Manager Tom Yantis that had some words missing in the last sentence. The sentence should have read: “I would be happy to discuss other properties that are within the city’s intended growth areas and how we could work with you on plans for a housing development in one of those areas.” 05/19/2023 08:44 PM

Student Jacob Johnson, of Pflugerville, chops parsley in a kitchen in Texas State Technical College’s Culinary Arts program at the East Williamson County campus.

Food Allergy Action Month brings awareness to health and safety

05/18/2023 09:20 AM

Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus held its Spring 2023 Commencement on Tuesday, April 25, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock.

TSTC’s Hutto campus holds spring commencement

05/17/2023 04:59 PM

Both Taylor and Hutto ISD use the badge system to enter doors at schools and administriation offices. A more detailed system is planned for the future in Taylor. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Districts ramping up school safety

On May 5, schools across the country responded to an internet threat that turned out to be a large-scale hoax. Hutto Independent School District was one of the many affected by the threat, and they used their Parent Square app to quickly alert parents about the hoax. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

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