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Led by (from left) Rev. Brian Coleman, Rev. Anthony Watson and Rev. Carl Caldwell, the Martin Luther King Jr. march proceeds over the Main Street overpass. Photo by Jason Hennington

Marchers sang songs as the annual MLK Day march returned after a three year hiatus.

Photo by Nicole Lessin Photo by Jason Hennington. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day march returned after a three-year hiatus. Community members joined the march and the program afterwards in Heritage Square.

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 18, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Attorney Chris Johns addresses a group of landowners Jan. 19 at the Taylor Public Library. Photo by Nicole Lessin

ETJ landowners get organized, meet

Organizers of a recently formed nonprofit say they are working to protect landowner’s rights in Taylor’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. “If you have any property out in the ETJ, you may have had a sale that did not go through,” said local landowner Hannah Wolbrueck. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Rendering of the EVO Entertainment Group development scheduled to break ground in Hutto this spring. Photo courtesy City of Hutto

‘Multi-tainment’ complex coming to Hutto

HUTTO – Heralded by swinging spotlights and fog machines, the company behind the development previously known as Project V was unveiled at the city council meeting on Jan. 19. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Council, school board seats up for grabs

Council, school board seats up for grabs

It’s election season again. A number of seats on the city councils and school boards in the area are expiring this May. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

A potential vote is sparking a heated debate over which agency could end up providing fire protection in the county — a long-established volunteer department or a tax-funded firehouse.

Flames rise over fireprotection concerns

A potential vote is sparking a heated debate over which agency could end up providing fire protection in the county — a long-established volunteer department or a tax-funded firehouse. At issue is whether the Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department in Taylor or the Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Jim Buzan (right) congratulates Sam Dowdy as he heads to the front to accept the Rotary Citizen of the Year award. Photos by Jason Hennington

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

More than 350 people celebrated Taylor’s most accomplished volunteers, dignitaries and businesses Tuesday night. On Jan. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Body found in Belton could be Taylor man.

Body found in Lampasas River could be missing Taylor man

01/20/2023 03:36 PM

water leak

Holiday water events spur staff additions, new equipment

01/20/2023 02:19 PM

Mitch Roberts, CEO of EVO Entertainment Group, announces plans for EVO Entertainment in Hutto. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

EVO announces plans for Hutto

01/19/2023 07:37 PM

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Ducks grounded by Tigers

The Taylor Ducks lost to the Smithville Tigers 59-54 on their home court Friday night, which dropped their record to 1-3 in district play. Ducks head coach Stephen Gibson said Friday’s loss was very frustrating because he knows how good his team is, they just have to put it together. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

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Rams secure first win of the season

The St. Mary’s Rams defeated the Sterling Classical Soldiers (Leander) by a score of 34-33 to secure their first win of the season. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

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Lady Ducks extend their win streak to three games

SMITHVILLE – The Taylor Lady Ducks traveled to Smithville Friday night for a district matchup and left with a victory. The 58-44 win over Smithville was the fifth district win for the Lady Ducks this season and is their third in a row. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

January 18, 1976 - Super Bowl X, Miami Orange Bowl, Miami, FL: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Dallas Cowboys, 21-17; MVP: Lynn Swann, Pittsburgh, WR.. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

LOCAL SPORTS

Basketball Taylor Girls: Jan. 17 Austin Achieve Jan. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM