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THE BURGER CHALLENGE
THE BURGER CHALLENGE
Student chefs in the Taylor High School Culinary Arts classes, also known as The Duck B th ac to la b l p Brigade, put their newly acquired skills the test last week in a burger challenge competition. Twelve students created their own original variations, looking for the perfectly moist and flavorful burger with the perfect accompanying sauce. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Aaron Rochlen, the founder and board chair of Soccer Assist, presents his organization’s plan to help install a mini pitch for individual and pickup soccer games at Murphy Park. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Soccer mini pitch coming this spring
Youth and adult soccer players will soon have a new venue to practice their footwork skills. At the Jan. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
The Thrall Tigers are still in the playoff hunt after a win Friday night. Read all about it on page 6.
The Thrall Tigers are still in the playoff hunt after a win Friday night
. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
PROPOSITION A
PROPOSITION A
Voters within Hutto ISD’s boundaries will have the opportunity to cast their votes on three propositions during the May 6 election. Items in the 2023 Bond proposal include: • Build-out of Ninth Grade Center to a second, Comprehensive High School - $180,000,000 • High School Renovations and Additions (final phases) - $68,000,000 • Existing Middle School Classroom Additions (Hutto & Farley middle schools) - $14,000,000 • Purchase Land for Future School Sites $32,000,000 • Districtwide Technology Upgrades $10,500,000 • Buses and Satellite Operations - $10,000,000 • Deferred Maintenance Projects - $24,000,000 • Instructional Technology Devices TOTAL: $10,500,000 PROPOSITION C • District Academic Center: includes River Horse Academy, DAEP, 18+ Special Education Program and Central Office TOTAL: $40,000,000. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Hutto ISD board OK’s $522 million bond
Hutto ISD board OK’s $522 million bond
HUTTO, Texas — The Hutto Independent School District is taking major steps to address current and future enrollment growth. At their January 26 meeting, the Hutto ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling a $522 million bond election, funded through additional property value growth within the district and with zero increase to the tax rate, following the district’s Long Range Facilities Planning Committee’s recommended project list to the school board. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Ally Medical’s table showed up in full flapper style.
Hutto Chamber names year's best
HUTTO – Model T’s, tommy guns and flapper dresses came out to play at the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce’s Roaring 20s Gatsby Gala Saturday, Jan. 28, at Kalahari Resorts. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Cones on male cedar trees contain pollen which open and release pollen when weather conditions are cool and dry. Photo credit Julie Rydell
Cedar trees open for pollination
So far, 2023’s weather has been exceptionally mild. It is almost hard to believe that it is not actually spring. Mother Nature makes it difficult to determine the seasons in Central Texas. Thanks to our mostly temperate climate in Central Texas, winter is more easily defined by the allergy forecast than the thermometer. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus hosted more than 30 students from Taylor Middle School for a campus visit on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Photo courtesy of TSTC
TSTC hosts Taylor Middle School for tour of programs
HUTTO – Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus hosted more than 30 eighth-grade students from Taylor Middle School for a tour on Wednesday, Jan. 25. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
What would your daddy think?
What would your daddy think?
“A father’s goodness is higher than the mountain, and a mother’s goodness deeper than the sea.” – Japanese Proverb I did something dumb a few days ago. That’s not a news flash and certainly not uncommon enough to warrant a column. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Waste pickup suspended
Waste pickup suspended
Due to inclement weather and the closure of the Austin Community Landfill, Waste Management cancelled all trash and recycling pickup services in the city January 31. According to city officials, waste collection service is expected to resume on Wednesday, February 1, but may be suspended again depending upon conditions. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
CORRECTION
CORRECTION
In the Jan. 29, edition of the Taylor Press, a city of Taylor public notice incorrectly ran as PZ-2022-- 1618. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Special meeting called tomorrow
Special meeting called tomorrow
A special called joint meeting with the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board and the Taylor City Council will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Trash pickup suspended.
Trash pickup suspended
01/31/2023 12:06 PM
Bad weather closes school tomorrow
Bad weather closes school tomorrow
01/30/2023 02:41 PM
Yonair Guzman fights through defenders and takes the ball to the bucket in the A team’s final home game of the season. Photos by Jason Hennington
DUCK domiNATION
jason.hennington@granitemedia partners.com The Taylor Duck seventh grade A team continued their domination moving to 7-0 after a 61-6 win over Burnet Thursday night at the Main Street Intermediate school gym. This was the team’s last home game for the season, and the win coincided with big wins at the next level with the Ducks and Lady Ducks both getting big wins over La Grange. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
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