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TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Sam Love

Sam Love, of Taylor, passed away peacefully Dec. 2. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Are you in training for some real chili

Are you in training for some real chili

“It’s a cold bowl of chili when love lets you down.” Song lyrics from “Saddle Up the Palomino” by singersongwriter Neil Young Love can let you down in any season, but a hot bowl of Texas chili when cool weather comes back to East Texas in the fall can also fix a plethora of problems. Possibly even a broken heart. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Members of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints delivered 24 pallets of non-perishable foods to the Shepherd’s Heart truck. Helping were members (from left) Amanda Lutz, Elis Nevins, Ed McGowan, Amanda Bostick, Mark St. Clair, Carolyn Wilcox, Sheri Poll and Dave Kezell. Standing on the truc...

Saints deliver to Shepherd’s Heart

On Dec. 5, members of the Taylor ward showed up at the Taylor Church building to load roughly 3,500 pounds of food into the Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry truck. Many hands made light work, and within 30 minutes, all the food was loaded and ready to be taken to the warehouse. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

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Principal named for Hutto Elementary

HUTTO – Ryan Winkelman has been named the new principal for Hutto Elementary School. Winkelmann joined Hutto ISD in 2014 to serve as assistant principal at Hutto Elementary School. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Hutto city employees Taylor Arrington and Allison Strupeck help fairgoers get in the holiday spirit at the city’s information booth.

Snow fun in the sun

HUTTO – Last weekend, families lined up to throw snowballs, ride a train, talk to Santa and of course, shop at the Hutto Downtown Christmas Fair. On Saturday, Dec. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Police responded to a home in the 1400 block of Jones Street Monday night after receiving a call for man found in a yard. Enrique Lopez Estrada, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Taylor PD investigating suspicious death

Taylor police are investigating the suspicious death of a 26-year-old man found in a yard Monday night. Police Chief Henry Fluck said investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy, including a toxicology report that could take weeks, for more information in the death of Enrique Lopez Estrada. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Taylor Press Area Editor Jason Hennington chats with City Manager Brian LaBorde Dec. 12 at the Taylor Press studio. Photo by Nicole Lessin

City manager touts teamwork, tax dollars at work

Since he began as city manager for Taylor in 2019, Brian LaBorde has dealt with a lot including the arrival of Samsung Austin Semiconductor, the pandemic, aging infrastructure in need of repair and maintenance. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

During last week’s council meeting, Kevin Stuart said city staff did not respond to his questions about the recent parades. photo by Jason Hennington

Parade culture clash continues

The culture war in Taylor of “traditional, family and biblical” values versus rights and protections for LGBTQplus identity and other groups rages on. At the Dec. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Texas Beer Company will focus on statewide distribution of their beer from their brewery at 1331 W. Second St. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Taproom closing downtown

The end of an era is coming for the corner of Second and Main Streets. On Saturday, Dec. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

(Front row, from left) Ursurla Williams, Michelle Anderson, Dannie Royal, (back row from left) Mayor Brandt Rydell, Nekoya Anderson, Nancy Hill, Leroy Anderson and Mike Kaspar listen as District 1 Councilman Gerald Anderson addresses the crowd during the unveiling of the Bill Pickett cenot...

Pickett Memorial Unveiled

Just down the path from the entrance to the Texas State Cemetery, in a picturesque spot surrounded by fall-rusted cypress trees, one of Taylor’s own now has a place of honor, among other legends of Texas history. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Police responded to a home in the 1400 block of Jones Street Monday night after receiving a call for man found in a yard. Enrique Lopez Estrada, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Taylor PD investigating suspicious death

12/13/2022 02:04 PM

Hutto struggles with math problem

Hutto struggles with math problem

HUTTO – Only 35% of Hutto students met standards on the 2022 STAAR math tests. The results signify an increase from the 2021 scores of 31% but are still a long way from the pre-pandemic 47% score. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

The Hutto City Council recognizes Police Chief Jeff Yarbrough, who was recently named the recipient of the 2022 Texas A&M University Outstanding Alumni Award. Photo courtesy of the City of Hutto

Texas A&M recognizes timely work of Hutto Police Chief

HUTTO – Hutto Police Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough was recently named the recipient of the 2022 Texas A&M University Outstanding Alumni (Early Career) Award from the School of Education and Human Development. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

NOV. 27 Suspicious Vehicle-Unable to Locate-900 block of S Main St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-FM 973/SW Carlos G Parker Blvd 911 Call-No Report-2100 block of Pinelawn Dr Welfare Concern-Officer Advised-200 block of Sloan St Assault-Unable to Locate-Jones St/Old Thorndale Rd Welfare Concern-No Report-2500 block of W Second St Burglary of Building-Report Taken-Taylor Café 101 N Main St Motorist Assist-No Report-1900 block of S Main St Missing Person-No Report-1600 block of Mallard Ln Welfare Concern-No Report-Applebee’s Grill and Bar 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Suspicious Person-No Report-Main Street Commons 3700 N Main St Noise Complaint-No Report-1700 block of Th Johnson Noise Complaint-No Report-N Doak St/W Third St Disturbance-No Report-800 block of Porter St Citizen Contact-No Report-Taylor 500 S Main St 911 Call-Officer Advised-300 block of E Eighth St Suspicious Person-Unable to Locate-200 block of Wabash St 911 Call-Officer Advised-800 block of W Lake Dr NOV. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM