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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 High School robotics coach Andrew Haub shows off the five state championship rings his teams have earned since 2016. Courtesy photo
Hutto robotics team takes state
HUTTO – The halls of Hutto High School were booming Monday, Dec. 5 with a hallway pep rally celebrating the 2022 UIL State Championship Competition of Best of Texas Robotics. The reason for the celebration, Hutto ISD is once again home to a state championship Robotics UIL title. The UIL competition was held Dec. 1-3 in Frisco. Over the weekend, the Hutto High School Robotics Team, RoboCo XI, won the gold medal. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Local pastor Shane Allen, a member of the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, spoke during a press conference prior to the Taylor City Council meeting Thursday night. Photo by Jason Hennington
Organization balks at agenda item
Although Taylor’s two parades are over — one billed as holiday procession focused on inclusivity, the other featuring family and biblical values — the controversy continues to brew. The episode, billed by some as a culture clash or “dueling parades,” has focused a national spotlight on Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Liberty Hill resident Ellie Hert hoses off her heifer Dec. 7. Hert said the practice helps stimulate hair growth. Photos by Nicole Lessin
MOOS, CLUCKS, BLEATS
Last week, the Williamson County Expo Center came alive with moos, clucks and bleats. At the 77th Annual Williamson County Livestock Association Show and Sale was held at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Reese creates her illustrations with bold colors and whimsical artwork designed to attract kids’ attention. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Hutto’s Hippo gets her own book
HUTTO – Henrietta Hippo’s adventure started in 1915 and is commemorated with thousands of hippo statues situated throughout the city. Now her story has been re-imagined as a children’s book called “Hippos Are My Heroes,” replete with dynamic graphics and plenty of local references. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Dec. 7, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
A tale of two parades
A tale of two parades
The two parades held last weekend in Taylor, although filled with controversy, marched on with no incidents or issues. Here is a look at photos from both parades along with comments of local citizens who attended the event. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Christmas Parade of Lights winners
Christmas Parade of Lights winners
Small Business Float 1st CB Painting 2nd A&G Heating & Air 3rd Braided Faded Crew Commercial Business Float 1st HT Horsemanship & ET Plumbing 2nd Richter Farms 3rd Family Eye Care of Taylor Out of Town Entries 1st New Hope Lutheran Church of McDade 2nd DJ Ryan 2nd Covenant Country 3rd Mancha Builders LLC Personal Decorated Vehicle 1st Robert Barnhill Jr. 2nd Author V. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Livestock show expert Skyler Scotten checking the steers to see how well built they are. Photos by Evan Hale
Livestock show awards championships
The Williamson County Livestock Association hosted FFA and 4H groups from area schools to show off the livestock they are raising at the Williamson County Expo Center. Students had the opportunity to show off the swine (pigs), heifers and steers they have been raising for livestock experts to receive feedback as well and have an opportunity to win a championship. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Hanukkah, the backstory of a revolution
Hanukkah, the backstory of a revolution
“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 12/10/2022 07:13 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. 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
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
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
Pilgrimage to Bethlehem this weekend
Pilgrimage to Bethlehem this weekend
The reason for the season will come to life once again this weekend in Taylor. The community is invited to walk through Bethlehem and experience the miracle of Christmas as Immanuel Lutheran Church in Taylor presents “The Pilgrimage to Bethlehem: A Live Nativity” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM
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