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A delegation that included leaders from Taylor and Williamson County visited South Korea last month with executives from Samsung. (Left to right) Sung Min Hong, Dave Porter, Dana Harris, Russ Boles, Brandt Rydell, Si Young Choi, Bill Gravell, Brian LaBorde, Charisse Bodisch, Sang Phil Sim.
MOUs spawn from Korea trip
Through Samsung Austin Semiconductor, the City of Taylor already has a strong connection to South Korea. But now that connection is growing even stronger. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
(From left) Area Editor Jason Hennington discusses new developments coming to the city with Assistant City Manager Tom Yantis May 8 at the Taylor Press’ studio. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Taylor Talk: Yantis talks growth, new role
Late last summer, when Tom Yantis first appeared on Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington, his official title was assistant city manager and director of Development Services. This time around, the second half of his title may be gone, but the role Yantis is playing in the Samsung Austin Semiconductor economic juggernaut is as critical as ever. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Music was one of the many attractions at Blackland Prairie Days Saturday, May 6 at Heritage Square. Photos by Jason Hennington
A DAY ON THE BLACKLAND PRAIRIE
Festival fills Heritage Square On Saturday, May 6, people had the opportunity to pet a chicken or a tractor at the annual Blackland Prairie Day festival. This year, the event was held in Heritage Square, rather than along Main Street. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Dwayne Ariola – Dwayne Ariola was re-elected for his third term on the Taylor City Council in the At-large seat.
Local incumbents remain in office
The results are in for local elections, and the people have chosen to keep incumbents in office. At the city, Dwayne Ariola wins his election with 63.50% of the vote, which means there is no need for a run-off. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Kyle Ruggirello Photo source: Hutto Independent School District
Little bits of big news
Public budget workshop scheduled HUTTO – The public is invited to weigh in on city budget priorities Saturday, May 13. The workshop starts at 9 a.m. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
A monument sign marks the 35-acre development which is designed to be a walkable mixed-use destination. Photo source City of Hutto
Developers gamble on Co-Op completion
HUTTO – Developer MA Partners and the city staff have re-negotiated an agreement for developing the Co-op District (420 State Highway 79) with a new twist – a provision to give the land back to the city if a specific construction deadline is not met. The new terms were approved by the City Council at the May 4 meeting. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Fry’s Fun Farm brought an assortment of farm animals for a petting zoo at Blackland Prairie Day Saturday, May 6 at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Bunnies laid beside buckets of ice water for a respite on a hot day.
Blackland Prairie Days
Photos by Grace Horvath. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Photo by Tom Hermans on Unsplash
Curio Mrvosa Book Gang
Curio Mrvosa will host its monthly book club “with a twist” and talk about this month’s book theme: growth at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. The group will meet to discuss book recommendations related to the theme at Good Strangers, 114 W. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Photo by Edward Cisneros on Unsplash
Mother’s Day Out
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Need an idea for how to celebrate? At 9 a.m. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Granger Lakefest & Homecoming
Granger Lakefest & Homecoming
The 44th Annual Granger Lakefest and Homecoming will be full of activities and live music Thursday through Saturday, May 11 through 13, at Granger City Park, 305 W. Davilla St., and surrounding streets. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
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Curio Mrvosa Book Gang Wednesday, May 10 — At 7 p.m., Curio Mrvosa will host its monthly book club “with a twist” at Good Strangers, 114 W. Second St. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Dwayne Ariola
Local incumbents remain in office
05/06/2023 10:26 PM
Taylor High School’s Teacher of the Year, Amber Nunnery, is congratulated by her students. Photo by Ryan Newsom
Taking time for joy and laughter in the classroom
Amber Nunnery is in her fourth year of teaching English in Taylor ISD, sixth year in education. She was inspired to become a teacher by her high school theater teacher, and the way that teacher had of empowering students through storytelling and pushing them to use skills they didn’t know they had. This, along with learning the value of words, effectiveness of stories and importance of critical thought inspired Nunnery to teach English. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
(Left) Jose Barraza addresses the crowd alongside sons Vincent and Adrian, Dan Doss, with the Williamson County Historical Commission, District 4 Councilman Robert Garcia, and Joe Burgess, chair of the Friends of the Moody Museum, during the reading of the “Pet Brown Day Proclamation” at t...
Pet Brown’s legacy honored
A much beloved sports icon from Taylor’s early days is being honored today. At the April 27th meeting of the Taylor City Council, city leaders read a proclamation designating May 6, 2023, as “Pet Brown Day” to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the untimely shooting death of Elmer “Pet” Brown, a world champion wrestler from Taylor, born in 1888. 05/05/2023 08:33 PM
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