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An aerial shot of the Texas Beer Company Brewery & Biergarten at 1331 W. Second St. Courtesy photo by Tim Boonstra
STILL CRAFTING COMMUNITY
Texas BeEr Company reopens with familiar sights and new delights The Texas Beer Company may have closed its iconic watering hole at the corner of Second and Main streets Jan. 1, but last Saturday’s inaugural event at their new taproom at 1331 W. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Mayor Brandt Rydell addresses a sold-out crowd at the Taylor Independent School District’s Event Center Feb. 27. Photo by Jason Hennington
Mayor delivers “State of our city” address
Taylor is growing, improving and has a luminescent future ahead of it. That was the message from Mayor Brandt Rydell during his annual “State of the city” address at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon Monday, Feb. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Corey and Kenji Williams at Ray Elementary for their presentation during Black History Month. Photos Courtesy: Onnesha Williams:
Junior bosses promote cultural, social values
HUTTO – Kenji and Corey Williams are making the world a better place one heat-pressed message at a time. The Hutto Middle School students design and create t-shirts with culturally relevant artwork, which they sell at fairs, through their website and on social media at https://www.facebook.com/ BossBrothersco. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Apolinar Ruiz (left), lead instructor in Texas State Technical College’s Precision Machining Technology program at the East Williamson County campus, talks to high school students attending the campus open house Friday, March 3, at the East Williamson County Higher Education Center. Photo...
TSTC hosts open house at East Williamson County campus
HUTTO – Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus hosted more than 200 area high school students during its open house on Friday, March 3, at the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
CORRECTION
CORRECTION
CORRECTION: A previous article of the Taylor Press incorrectly stated that there would be a second public hearing on ordinances affecting a development planned for north of the airport. The City Council is set to vote on the ordinances March 9, but there will be no public hearings. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
The Livingston Fund was established as a result of a planned gift from the Livingston estate
The Livingston Fund was established as a result of a planned gift from the Livingston estate
The Livingston Fund was established as a result of a planned gift from the Livingston estate. The fund honors the memory of Leo L. Livingston, and grants from the fund benefit non-profit organizations in the Taylor community. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Corporate sponsorships available for Break the Silence 3K Wlak/Run
Corporate sponsorships available for Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run
3K FROM STAFF REPORTS [email protected] Sexual abuse of children is a topic that is rarely talked about, but a group of community leaders are hoping to raise awareness about this issue and funds to protect vulnerable youth in Williamson County. The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization providing education and child advocacy and bringing together a wide array of stakeholders, will be a partner in the first ever Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, April 15 in Murphy Park. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. For updates, visit https://www. facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Taylor policer officer Michael McIntire helps a student try on a tactical vest at the Trades Day hosted by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce last week. Photos by Edie Zuvanich
looking ahead
Middle and high school students from around the region came to Taylor Wednesday to learn about career opportunities. Some were looking for a career they could start immediately after high school graduation. 03/04/2023 09:12 AM
Jones
Hutto hit with $12 million judgment
AUSTIN — A federal jury has awarded former Hutto City Manager Odis Jones $12.5 million in his lawsuit against the municipality, Mayor Mike Snyder, former City Manager Warren Hutmacher and former City Council member Tanner Rose. 03/04/2023 09:12 AM
Dickey Museum Board President Jennifer Harris (left) accepts a $2,500 check from Nancy Hill of the Williamson Museum for the restoration of the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center. Photo by Jason Hennington
Resilience, unity spotlit at Dickey Museum banquet
Resilience, restoration and unity were key themes highlighted at the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center’s banquet last weekend. The annual Black History Month fundraiser “Connecting Excellence in Business, Community & Education” was held Saturday, Feb. 03/04/2023 09:12 AM
Kinsey
Hutto council residency controversy continues
HUTTO – Residents interested in running for City Council have until March 6 to register as a candidate in the special election for Place 5, but be prepared: Residency is a touchy topic. For a long time, a residency requirement was not stipulated in the city charter, but a recent controversy led the council to amend the rules to clarify the issue. 03/04/2023 09:12 AM
Brian Winkler speaks during a public hearing Feb. 23. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Development planned near airport
A pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use development, featuring residential units, offices, hotels, civic spaces and more is planned for just north of the Taylor Municipal Airport. At the regular meeting of the City Council Feb. 03/04/2023 09:12 AM
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