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Tree ready for lights
Tree ready for lights
HUTTO – The annual Christmas Tree Lighting event is set for Saturday, Nov. 26, on East Street in downtown Hutto. 11/23/2022 07:12 AM
Gov. Greg Abbott (sitting, centered) begins a press conference to announce the Samsung investment in Taylor at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Jason Hennington
Samsung: Year 1 in Taylor
After one year of Samsung’s presence in Taylor, the city has concrete evidence of a significant upswing in revenue coming into its coffers, and other economic benefits. “When Samsung announced the selection of Taylor as the site for its new semiconductor fabrication plant, the council understood it represented a transformative event in the history of our city,” said Mayor Brandt Rydell, who was instrumental in bringing the chip manufacturer to Taylor. 11/23/2022 07:12 AM
Congregants Nell Shaw, wearing the favorite hat of her late husband, takes a break with Bernice Seamster at the Nov. 19 Thanksgiving meal event . Photos by Nicole Lessin
GIVING THANKS and Love
City teams up with Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church to provide warm Thanksgiving meals to people in need It was cold and rainy outside, but frequent hugs, smiles and steaming trays of green beans and other Thanksgiving meal components filled the room with warmth. Congregants from Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church joined forces with local leaders, including Mayor Brandt Rydell, the Taylor Fire and Police departments and other city employees, Saturday, Nov. 11/23/2022 07:12 AM
Hutto Check Register Now Online
Hutto Check Register Now Online
HUTTO — Curious locals and community activists who want to know how much the city spends on its coffee service or how much is being paid to a certain supplier now have an easy way to find out. Hutto has put their check register online so that anyone who is interested can see where taxpayer funds are going. 11/23/2022 07:12 AM
The Pecan Manor bed and breakfast will be another site on the tour Courtesy photo by Janetta McCoy
Christmas homes tour returns Dec. 3 and 4
After a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19, a beloved holiday tradition returns to Taylor. Once again, the Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society is offering their Christmas Homes Tour Saturday, Dec. 11/23/2022 07:12 AM
Chamber banquet being planned for January
Chamber banquet being planned for January
The Chamber is digging into the planning of the annual Chamber and Community Awards banquet. “Building on a Strong Foundation” is the theme, and the event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
NOV. 6 Suspicious Circumstances -No Report -NW Carlos G Parker Blvd/Justin Ln Disturbance -No Report -400 block of E Rio Grande St Citizen Contact -No Report -1700 block of Justin Ln Unwanted Person -No Report -Sonic 1700 N Main St Burglary of Vehicle -Unable to Locate -400 block of Edmond St Welfare Concern -Unable to Locate -Us 79/CR 101 911 Call -Officer Advised -500 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Suspicious Circumstances -No Report -N Lynn St/Davis St Animal Complaint Dog at Large -No Report -Bill Pickett Trail/Yosemite Trail Road / Traffic Hazard -No Report -300 block of W Second St Assault -Report Taken -500 block of S Main St Abandoned Vehicle -Red Tagged -3700 block of W Second St Suspicious Person -No Report -Heritage Square 400 N Main St Suspicious Circumstances -No Report -400 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Welfare Concern -No Report -900 block of Vance St Citizen Contact -No Report -Mallard Run Apartments 1000 Mallard Ln Abandoned Vehicle -Red Tagged -Se Carlos G Parker Blvd/E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Warrant Service -Arrested -600 block of Westchester Rd Unwanted Person -No Report -Th Johnson Elementary School 3100 Duck Ln Abandoned Vehicle -No Report -3000 block of Zachary Ln Road / Traffic Hazard -No Report -Us 79/FM 3349 Civil Matter -No Report -100 block of N Dolan Ave Disturbance -No Report -AT&T Store 3605 N Main St Traffic Complaint -Officer Advised -1900 block of N Main St 911 Call -Officer Advised -4300 block of N Main St Accident Minor -Report Taken -Heb 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Suspicious Person -No Report -Carolyn Dr/Pin Tail Ln Lost / Found Property -No Report NOV. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
The Grinch rides in a float in the 2021 Taylor Christmas Parade of Lights. Photo by Fernando Castro
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Nov. 16, e- edition of the Taylor Press. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
Egrets walk near the CVS Pharmacy at 1609 N. Main Street after this summer’s July 4th fireworks display. Courtesy photo by Emily Holmes
City considers options with egrets in Murphy Park
What to do with the city’s growing population of egrets in Murphy Park and where to move the July 4th fireworks display next year are on the minds of city leaders. At the Nov. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
(From left) Dora Gomez, Estella De La Rosa and Joe De La Rosa keep warm as they enjoy the musical stylings of R & B band Honey Made Nov. 17 at Heritage Square Park. Photos by Nicole Lessin
Community comes together for last concert of the fall Music on Main series
Despite the cold, The Taylor community celebrated together Thursday, Nov. 17 in their beanies and blankets with the R & B and funk group Honey Made for the conclusion of the fall Music on Main Concert series at Heritage Square Park. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
More Hutto students ready for careers
More Hutto students ready for careers
HUTTO – The number of Hutto students graduating high school ready for college or careers is rising after a pandemic-related dip, according to Dr. Robert Sormani, Hutto ISD Associate Superintendent of Instruction and Innovation. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
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