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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
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
(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
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
Coupland Civic Organization to hear from Hollywood cameraman
Coupland Civic Organization to hear from Hollywood cameraman
On Monday, June 26, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of St. 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
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
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
Celestine Elizabeth Matysek Kelm
Celestine Elizabeth Matysek Kelm
Celestine Elizabeth Matysek Kelm, of Thorndale, passed away June 19, 2023. She was born in Williamson County, to Joe and Lydia Matysek, and raised in Laneport. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
City leaders to address fiber digging concerns at council meeting
City leaders to address fiber digging concerns at council meeting
Residents unhappy about their yards being dug up in the city’s right-of-way for a new fiber optic internet network will have a chance to hear an update on the project to increase broadband capacity throughout the city. 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
The rebirth of the parade drew a crowd in the downtown area. There were 15 participants in the parade including four cars and five walking entries along with Taylor police and firefighters.
Parading to freedom
Although Juneteenth was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, the Taylor community has hosted events to celebrate the historic day. This year, the celebrations spanned over two days, and included the return of the Juneteenth parade. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
At last year’s Pride festival, Sheyenne Alverez enjoys the music while also serving as a member of the Parasol Patrol. Photo by Jason Hennington
Taylor Pride secured for Saturday’s festival
Safety is one of the main concerns for Taylor Pride this weekend as members and allies fill downtown this Saturday. The 2023 Taylor Pride Music and Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 24, from 2 to 9 p.m. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
(From left) Brandt Rydell, the mayor of Taylor, Michele Glaze, communications & community affairs head for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, Bryan Bracewell, Southside Market & Barbecue owner, and Chris Cervini, Austin Community College’s vice chancellor for community affairs, discuss...
METT Summit Series: Workforce development
ELGIN — Public and private partnerships and planning are key to meeting workforce needs and developing vibrant communities for small and large businesses alike in the Manor, Elgin and Taylor area. This was the theme of a panel discussion of experts in business, education and government at the first ever METT Summit held at the Elgin Recreation Center May 18, which was organized by the Manor, Elgin and Taylor chambers of commerce. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Students and faculty members from Texas State Technical College joined other state postsecondary students and instructors for the Texas delegation meeting for the 59th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference on Monday, June 19, in Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting took place...
TSTC students begin SkillsUSA national conference in Georgia
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – On Monday, June 19, students and faculty members representing seven of Texas State Technical College’s 10 campuses traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for this week’s 59th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
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