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Rock the Arts Showcase
Rock out with Taylor Pride this Saturday, May 20, at 5 p.m. for a virtual talent show at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. 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. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/ Fourth Thursday at 6 p. m. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM
St. Mary's eighth grader, Demitria Dahlberg placed first in Ready Writing and third grader Danielle Nemec placed third in Ready Writing.
St. Mary’s students compete at state competition
05/16/2023 05:30 PM
At the Feb. 14 meeting of the Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 10 Board, commissioners look at a map of a boot-shaped portion of Taylor’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction for annexation, which was recently approved by voters. Photo by Nicole Lessin
ESD 10 outlines next steps post election
After months of contention and charges of personal attacks on both sides, last weekend, voters in the eastern portion of Taylor’s extraterritorial jurisdiction approved joining the county’s service area, which means saying goodbye to the century- old Avery Pickett Volunteer Fire Department. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
City lauds incoming Korean ‘mic drop’
City lauds incoming Korean ‘mic drop’
Taylor leaders are celebrating another major South Korean company soon to be setting up shop within city limits. At the May 11 meeting of the Taylor City Council, City Manager Brian LaBorde presented a recent trip to South Korea he participated in alongside other city and county officials, during which the city forged new relationships, including a partnership with iMarketKorea, a distributor specializing in industrial materials. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
Earlier this year, Fred Kerley attended a ceremony unveiling a mural on the water tower on Main Street in Taylor. After the event, Kerley got back to work preparing for upcoming races. Photo by Jason Hennington
Kerley still dominant ahead of showdown
DOHA, QATAR – After having a mural in dowtown Taylor dedicated to him in Janurary, Fred Kerley left the ceremony to continue his training as his showdown with Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs at the 2024 Olympics lurks in the distance. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
Samsung’s $17 billion fabrication foundry is a permanent part of the Blackland Prairie landscape, and landowners in parts of Taylor’s ETJ are finding it difficult to sell their land. Photo by Jake Ferrigan, Aerotract Geospatial
Law could empower owners near Samsung
A potential new law could give some relief to property owners living in the shadow of Samsung Austin Semiconductor by allowing them to petition Taylor for removal from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
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Hutto superintendent retiring after 41 years
HUTTO – After 41 years in education, Dr. Celina Estrada Thomas has given notice that she will vacate the top spot at Hutto Independent School District effective Aug. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
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CALENDAR EVENTS
On Monday, May 15 at 9:30 a.m., join families and friends at the End of Year PlayDate hosted by Mother WELL. Mother WELL is a faith based mothering group focused on creating meaningful relationships within our community The playdate will have an ice-cream theme. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
Taylor ISD serves up nutrition for local children this summer
Taylor ISD serves up nutrition for local children this summer
Bringing healthy summer meals to Taylor children ensures kids have a healthy vacation and return to school ready to learn. This summer, Taylor Independent School District will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled student with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
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. 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. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
John and Renee Kitsmiller eye the Samsung plant from their backyard. Photo by Suzanne Stevens
Legislation could give property owners near Samsung more of a say
05/12/2023 02:20 PM
ELECTION RESULTS
ELECTION RESULTS
City of Granger Proposition A For 88.73% Against 11.27% City of Hutto Place 1 Brian Thompson 57.40% Robin Sutton 42.60% Place 4 Peter Gordon 65.40% Nicole Calderone 34.60% Place 5 Dana Wilcott 46.84% James Weaver 26.66% Marcus Coleman 26.50% City of Thrall City Commissioner Anja Martin 76.19% Fernando Rodriguez 23.81% City of Coupland Proposition A For 58.22% Against 41.78% Granger ISD Trustee Jason Huf 30.19% Daryl Stefek 24.40% Josh Richter 19.08% Sandra Carpenter 18.36% Peter Reese 7.97% Hutto ISD Proposition A For 60.99% Against 39.01% Proposition B For 58.25% Against 41.75% Proposition C For 57.02% Against 42.98%. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
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