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Finding my way back to church
Finding my way back to church
“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. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Kelly McRae NOT the Taylor Press. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
ELECTION
ELECTION
ELECTION DAY: Saturday, May 6, 2023 EARLY VOTING: Monday, April 24, 2023 to Tuesday, May 2, 2023 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 6, 2023 LAST DAY TO APPLY TO VOTE BY MAIL: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
WHAT IS AN ESD?
WHAT IS AN ESD?
An ESD is a tax-supported entity created by a public vote to provide fire protection and emergency medical services in a designated area. Most volunteer fire departments, however, raise revenue through charitable donations and activities such as Bingo, and do not have a full-time paid staff. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Tickets on sale for mayor's "State of our City" chamber luncheon
Tickets on sale for mayor's "State of our City" chamber luncheon
02/17/2023 02:53 PM
City hires new company for debris removal
City hires new company for debris removal
The city is on the hook for up to an estimated $1.4 million in unplanned expenses this year to deal with removing and processing all the branches and limbs from the ice storm, officials said. “We are entering into an agreement that should be mobilizing within 24 hours, with a minimum of five crews with grapplers and trucks picking up, and there is more if we need it,” said City Manager Brian LaBorde at the February 9th City Council meeting. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
PIO discusses PR on Taylor Talk
PIO discusses PR on Taylor Talk
How did the city navigate being in the eye of a national news storm? Public Information Officer Stacey Osborne appeared for a second time on Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington Feb. 13, and she shared many details of what it was like to oversee communications for the city during the Christmas parade controversy that many dubbed a battle of drag queens versus the bible. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
CELEBRATING A 105-year-old Birthday
CELEBRATING A 105-year-old Birthday
Sometimes it takes a few years to get it right. For Alfred Meiske, it took 105 years. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
Disciplinary equality a goal for Hutto schools
Disciplinary equality a goal for Hutto schools
Courtesy graphic: Hutto Independent School District HUTTO – Ensuring that students who break the same rules receive the same consequence, no matter which school they attend, their economic status or their ethnicity, is a challenge Hutto Independent School District staff is addressing. Kyle Ruggirello, assistant director of student affairs, told the Hutto ISD board of trustees at a recent meeting that the district is working to adopt changes which “address the disparities between student demographic groups and decrease the rate of student discipline referrals.” The District Improvement Plan lists this initiative as a goal to be accomplished by spring 2024. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
Black History Month banquet rescheduled
Black History Month banquet rescheduled
Originally scheduled for Feb. 4, the Connecting Excellence in Business, Community and Education banquet has now been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
Stephfon Autry
Hutto teen charged in deadly Hutto shooting
02/14/2023 05:18 PM
James Matlock, Hutto ISD Board of Trustees
Matlock: Stepping up for kids & community
HUTTO —“Whatever you do, don’t get in trouble in Williamson County.” Growing up in Pflugerville, James Matlock heard this saying often. So when he and his family came to Hutto, Matlock was determined to make a change in the community. 02/11/2023 06:31 AM
A damaged utility pole lies in front of the Farmer’s Insurance building Feb. 2 at 503 Mallard Ln. Photo by Ann Miller
City weighs ice storm, response
The ice storm of 2023 may be receding from the forefront of people’s minds, but city and utility officials are taking time to reflect upon what happened, as well as their own emergency preparedness response. 02/11/2023 06:31 AM
District reveals unstacking plan
District reveals unstacking plan
Parents are getting a preview of possible changes coming soon to Taylor Independent School District. At a Feb. 02/11/2023 06:31 AM
Olin Petke Jr., 9, and Ostin Petke, 4, gather candy at their father’s store Jan. 30. Fudge in the shape of Texas (top left) are on display at Big O’s Classic Candy and Nitrogen Ice Cream. A batch of heart-shaped candies (top right) filled with Heath Bars and peanut butter await Valentine’s...
Sweet surprises
In spring of 2022, Old Taylor High proprietors Kaitlin and Cliff Olle launched the Chemistry Lab Nitrogen Ice Cream in Room 120 of the 1922 building, featuring dense and creamy ice cream made in 30 seconds flat thanks to the negative 321-degree magic of liquid nitrogen. This year, the Chemistry Lab, now called Big O’s Classic Candy and Nitrogen Ice Cream, still offers the same variety of regular and vegan ice creams, but there are some new elements too. 02/11/2023 06:31 AM
Fred Kerley thanks the Taylor community for its support of him and his family at the mural dedication Saturday morning. Photo by Jason Hennington
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Feb. 8, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 02/11/2023 06:31 AM
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