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One dead after two-vehicle accident
One dead after two-vehicle accident
A motorcycle passenger died Saturday night in a collision on the outskirts of Granger. According to a Texas Department of Public Safety crash report, troopers at 7:49 p.m. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
The Taylor Youth Ducks kicking off against Rockdale for their semi-final matchup. Photo by Vershiba Cook
Youth Ducks to play for State
The Taylor Youth Ducks varsity team will be competing for the Texas Youth Football League Championship this Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
Weekend fun at County Fair and Rodeo
Weekend fun at County Fair and Rodeo
WILCO – The second annual Williamson County Fair and Rodeo was held in Taylor last week. The event featured musical acts, the best of the best cowboys and much more. The original headliner for Saturday, Mark Chestnut, had an emergency and had tot cancel. Corry Morrow stepped in to perform and entertain. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
Overwhelming response
Overwhelming response
Downtown was fully loaded and gassed up Saturday welcoming visitors from all over. The fifth annual Taylor Main Street Carshow was the biggest in the event’s history. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
City Accepting LEAD Taylor 2023 Applications
City Accepting LEAD Taylor 2023 Applications
The City of Taylor is looking for citizens who want to learn more about their city for the 2023 LEAD Taylor Program. The program is a community-focused, collaborative program that provides participants an indepth look at government operations, community planning and awareness, as well the opportunity to learn about Taylor ISD, economic development, civic organizations and much more. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
Expectations of some are less than others
Expectations of some are less than others
“The first step in meeting your customer’s expectations is to know those expectations.” — Roy H. Williams, author, and founder of the Wizard Academy Institute. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
Getting ahead with lettuce
Getting ahead with lettuce
Cool season crops like spinach and lettuce are both nutritious and fun to grow. Both will continuously produce through the fall, winter and into the spring. They thrive in welldraining soil, preferably sandy loam. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
Former White House Photographer David Valdez shoots a photo of the Taylor City Council Oct. 27, at their regular meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Taylor’s history documented
For the past six months, nationally recognized Photographer David Valdez has been crisscrossing Williamson County, documenting this moment in time before Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other global tech companies utterly transform the landscape. Valdez, the former chief photographer for the United States Chamber of Commerce and a photographer for former President George H.W. Bush, is doing this for a photography exhibit entitled “Still Making History” that will be featured in March of 2023 at the Williamson Museum in Georgetown to celebrate the 175 Anniversary of Williamson County. 11/02/2022 09:23 AM
Ray Elementary principal Alexis Campbell and Hutto Middle School principal Charles Rodriguez. Both schools participate in the No Place For Hate program the district is hoping to expand to all campuses. Photos by Edie Zuvanich
Hutto schools battle bullying
HUTTO – A system-wide culture of inclusiveness that focuses on making sure all students have equal access to success sounds like it should be every school district’s goal, but without a dedicated guiding force, the vision becomes little more than wishful thinking. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
Irene Michna, a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, cuts the ribbon to ceremonially open the park, surrounded by community members, city staff and elected leaders, Oct. 26 at Doak Park. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Doak Park opens in south Taylor with ribbon cutting
Kids in south Taylor have a new playground to enjoy. The City of Taylor Parks and Recreation Department hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 26 to celebrate the recent completion of the Doak Park Project, funded in part through a Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant, Taylor Parks Foundation funds, a Valero Quality of Life grant and city bond funds. “When I presented to council, this corridor of the city had no amenities,” said Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Bybee. “It had this park with two ballfields, but no playground, so for kids that lived in this southwest part of town, they had to cross the main highway to get to the playground, and now they don’t.” 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
MOVING DIRT
MOVING DIRT
Cement trucks whizzing by could not drown out the sounds of the celebration of a new $82 million road project to relieve congestion near the site of the future $17 billion Samsung Austin Semiconductor facility last Wednesday. “Today is an amazing day,” said Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
Threat leads to student’s arrest
Threat leads to student’s arrest
A Taylor Middle School student was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 25, after the student was overheard threatening to commit a school shooting. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
Resident Bill Albert addresses city leaders Oct. 27 at the City Council Meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Council pay hike moves forward
In the face of some pushback by residents, city leaders have lowered their proposed increase in compensation but are still moving forward with a new ordinance that would give themselves a hefty raise. At the Oct. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
Early voting is underway. Williamson County had a larger turnout on day one than the primary election in the spring.
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Oct. 19, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
Bella Arredondo, and her mom, Kim, dress alike for International Dot Day. Photos by Tim Crow
THJ celebrates International Dot Day
T.H. Johnson staff and students recognized International Dot Day with a celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. The global celebration was inspired by the children’s book, “The Dot,” by Peter H. Reynolds. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM
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