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Perla Hopkins, a volunteer from Leander, said that parents are fed up with the push toward “basically pornographic content” in children’s books.
Celebrity appearance highlights First Amendment fight
The controversy over free speech played out across America Aug. 5, as Brave Books’ inaugural “See You at the Library” event was held at over 300 public libraries nationwide. The program featured a children’s story time with book readings focused on Christian and conservative values, as well as prayer, singing and children’s activities. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
FY 24 budget, tax rate to be introduced
FY 24 budget, tax rate to be introduced
The tax rate is going down, but water utility rates are going up once again. And overall, the budget for fiscal year 2024 will swell by about 28 percent to $62 million from last year’s $48 million. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Baylor Scott White Medical Center – Taylor has been recognized for pneumonia care. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Clinic earns ‘high ranking’ for pneumonia care
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor, 305 Mallard Lane, earned a “high performing” recognition for their level of care in pneumonia cases by U.S. News & World Report. The publication issues an annual Best Hospitals report ranking the nation’s medical centers. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Ida Weaver (left), Jim Weaver, Aaron King, Cristina Garza and Chris Tipton, members of Hutto Community Watch, attended the council meeting. The organization supports a no new revenue tax rate. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
City proposes no new revenue tax rate
HUTTO – Hutto City Manager James Earp presented a budget based on a no-new-revenue tax rate at the Aug. 3 council meeting. The overall recommended budget for fiscal year 2024 totals $351,016,797 for all city funds, including the capital improvement projects prioritized by City Council. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Back to Eden: After Antichrist
Back to Eden: After Antichrist
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
These moments to remember
These moments to remember
G “The drive-in movie where we’d go, And somehow never watched the show. We will have these moments to remember.” — Song lyrics, American singer and actor, Bing Crosby “Was that a drive-in movie?” I asked out loud. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Steve Flores, Taylor Independent School District's new interim superintendent, ceremoniously joins the trustees at the school board meeting. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk.
Taylor ISD officially announces interim superintendent
08/07/2023 07:52 PM
Stantec rendering of what the new Main Street Elementary cafeteria will likely look like. The additions are expected to be completed by July 2025. Photo courtesy of Taylor ISD
Main Street Elementary design approved
Phase two of Taylor Independent School District’s 2022 Bond Program is underway for Main Street Elementary. The district’s board of trustees unanimously approved the additions design for the campus during the meeting July 24. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM    1
Project map courtesy of the City of Taylor
Officials: Get ready for road work
A $4.1 million street maintenance project is set to begin later this month to three of Taylor’s most important thoroughfares, and city officials are telling the public to get ready. At the regular meeting July 27, officials briefed city leaders on a construction plan to complete street maintenance, including seal coating, sidewalk reconstruction, street reclamation, restriping and lane configuration changes to Mallard Lane from Carlos G. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM
City touts credit boost
City touts credit boost
Taylor is moving on up the economic ladder. At the regular meeting July 27, city officials celebrated Standard & Poor Global’s recent credit rating upgrade from AA- to AA as they approved an ordinance for the city to issue combination tax and revenue Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $53 million over 30 years in order to build a new Municipal Complex. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM
Gerald Walker, the club’s branch director, asks youth presenter Baylee Cantwell comedic questions at the banquet. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
WHAT A DIFFERENCE ONE YEAR MAKES
Boys and Girls Club banquet reflects on past A local club designed to help the youth realize their full potential celebrated the end of its 2022-- 23 season. Boys and Girls Club of East Williamson County hosted its second annual banquet Aug. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM
County inches closer to bond election
County inches closer to bond election
GEORGETOWN – Williamson County will decide next week whether to call a nearly $900 million bond election. The Commissioners Court authorized staff and legal counsel to prepare documents needed for a potential bond election at the meeting Aug. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 2 e-edition of the Taylor Press. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM
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Olde Tyme Days Car Show – Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Downtown Hutto. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM
Back to Eden: After Antichrist
Back to Eden: After Antichrist
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 08/05/2023 05:53 AM
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