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Declan Haussmann, 2, smiles after getting to see a ladder truck up close with mom Ashley Reynolds and big brother Stacy Davis, 11. Photos by Nicole Lessin
Fur-less Fun
Decayden Wilson was hoping to pet an animal or two, but the youngster did not go home disappointed. “It’s amazing,” said the 10-year-old, who attended the Taylor Public Library’s Truck Petting Zoo March 16 with his great aunt, cousin and sister. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Gov. Greg Abbott and Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman discuss the proposed Texas Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act March 15 at the Capitol. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Leaders bank on semiconductors
AUSTIN — Semiconductor chips such as those that will be manufactured at Taylor’s Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant have a long history in Texas, and state leaders say they are key to the state’s global future. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Taylor Press’ Area Editor Jason Hennington (left) visits with Morgan Cook, Taylor cemetery’s sexton and coordinator March 15. Photo by Grace Horvath
Sexton more than a Dickens novel character
A cemetery sexton may conjure up an archaic character from a Charles Dickens’ novel, but Morgan Cook says his job at Taylor’s cemetery is a bit more involved than that. Cook stopped by the Taylor Press March 15 to film an episode of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” and discuss the modern-day challenges associated with his centuriesold job. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Selfies sought
Selfies sought
Here is your chance to be a Facebook star, and you could win a $100 gift card in the process. Granite Media Partners is hosting a selfie contest featuring our Taylor and Hutto digital TV screens with you as the star. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Dancers and drummers perform at the Taylor Middle School Black History Program.
TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM
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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Fire Chief Daniel Baum addresses city leaders at the March 9 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 15 e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Unity in diversity
Unity in diversity
“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. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.
What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.
Your greatest health is your wealth | By Dr. Cindy Steward We hear this from new patients all the time. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library
Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library
Get ready for springtime in the garden! The Friends of the Taylor Public Library will host a free Plant Swap from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/18/2023 07:26 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. Main St., Taylor. 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. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Livingston deadline approaching
Livingston deadline approaching
The Leo Livingston Fund grant committee is actively accepting applications to help local non-profit organizations again this year. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitable endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Recordings missing from city hall
Recordings missing from city hall
HUTTO – The city recently discovered that legally-required city council executive session recordings are missing. According to statements made at the March 2 council meeting, exactly how many, how and when they disappeared is unknown. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Fire Chief Daniel Baum addresses city leaders at the March 9 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin
City seeks federal grant for nine new firefighters
The city is seeking federal assistance to hire nine new firefighters in the next fiscal year. At the March 9 meeting, the Taylor City Council unanimously approved Fire Chief Daniel Baum’s recommendation to apply for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant by March 17 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for full salary and benefits for the nine positions over three years. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Brandi Hickman (left) and Carilu Bell both came to honor sons they lost to fentanyl poisoning.
NEW RESOURCES IN fight against fentanyl
“ F orever 16.” “Forever 23.” “Forever 28.” T-shirts and posters memorialized the ages of fentanyl-poisoning victims in Williamson County Expo Center’s South Hall March 7, as families came to hear the latest news in this war on opioids. At the event, Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason awarded $25,000 each to Texas Against Fentanyl and A Change For Cam, to be used toward fentanyl awareness and education. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
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