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Padavil talks bond ahead of vote

Padavil talks bond ahead of vote

With early voting only weeks away, Taylor Independent School District officials hard at work in the community answering questions about an upcoming $82.5 million bond issue. At the Sept. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Pat Helbert serves as the master of ceremony at the annual Duck Hall of Fame lunch and induction. She welcomes all current and ex-Ducks to the event with open arms. Photos by Ryan Newsom

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

One of the many highlights of homecoming each year is the induction of Taylor High School graduates into the Taylor High School Duck Hall of Fame. This year the Ex-Students Association added four alumni to the distinguished list: world famous athlete Fred Kerley (class of 2013), anthropologist Peggy Leshikar Denton (class of 1970), educator Tim Crow (class of 1980), and Jessica Harkins Shahin (class of 1970) for her commitment to serving 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Young racers take off from the starting line during the Good Life Kid’s K race in 2021. Photo by Jason Hennington

Good Life Taylor 5K turns 10

A decade ago, Julie Rydell’s dog got loose. When Rydell went to pick her up from the Taylor Animal Shelter, she was shocked by the overcrowded conditions of the animals. “At the time, it wasn’t great,” recalled Rydell. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Brand-new EMS on the horizon in Taylor

WILCO — County officials are moving forward with increasing capacity and upgrading the facilities of the Taylor-based EMS station. At the regular session of the Williamson County Commissioners Court Sept. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Lead Robotics Instructor Andrew Haub, coach of the Hutto HS robotics team known as RoboCo X, shows off the team trophies next to one of the winning robotics projects. Haub’s team has won four of the last five UIL state championships. Photos by Edie Zuvanich

Changes ahead for Hutto ISD students

HUTTO – On Sept. 20, the Hutto ISD Board of Trustees approved an eight-pronged district improvement plan that will affect almost every Hutto student starting as early as this year. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

SEPT. 18 911 Call-No Report-800 block of Randall St Suspicious Circumstances-Report Taken-700 block of W Fifth St Assault-Arrested-Arbors of Taylor 201 Highland Dr Unwanted Person-No Offense-600 block of Big Sur Trail Theft-No Report-2200 block of Lillie Ln Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-2100 block of W Lake Dr Suspicious Vehicle-Unable to Locate-400 block of E Second St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Offense-100 block of Second Ave Abandoned Vehicle-No Report-500 block of W Fourth St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-2700 block of Davis St Noise Complaint-No Report-Main Street Commons 3700 N Main St Theft-No Report-700 block of Lizzie St Noise Complaint-No Report-Main Street Commons 3700 N Main St Reckless / Erratic Driver-No Report-800 block of Se Carlos G Parker Blvd Theft-No Report-100 block of Travis St 911 Call-Officers Advised-1200 block of Welch St Theft-Report Taken-Fairway Apartments 210 W Lake Dr Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St Welfare Concern-No Report-2100 block of Meadow Ln SEPT. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

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. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Love thy neighbor?: Defining love

Love thy neighbor?: Defining love

“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. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Bluebonnets bloom in the early spring, but need 5-6 months to grow. Plant bluebonnet seeds before Thanksgiving to ensure these Texas natives have time to bloom. August Rydell, 11, sits amid his mother’s bluebonnet garden. Photo by Julie Rydell

Plant in the fall for spring wildflowers

Now that it’s fall, it’s officially the best planting season in Central Texas since we can plant pretty much everything now. It’s the perfect time for planting trees, shrubs and perennial plants because there is just enough time for them to establish a strong root system before winter dormancy. When spring arrives, your new plants will then focus on growing stems, leaves and flowers. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

The Youth Ducks organization presented Jennifer Harris (second from left), president of the Blackshear/O.L. Price High School Ex-Students Association, with an official jersey honoring Blackshear/O.L. Price High School. At the presentation were (from left) Fernando Herrera, Youth Ducks pres...

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Sept. 28, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center in the 500 block of Burkett Street was burned to the ground in July. The suspect, James Paul Gogolewski, was arrested July 12. However, the Grand Jury of Williamson County returned a “No Bill” for the case. Photo by Jason Hennington

No indictment for Dickey museum fire

GEORGETOWN — A Williamson County grand jury declined to indict a 47-yearold man on a charge of arson in a fire that destroyed the historic home of Dr. James Lee Dickey in Taylor. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Threat locks down Granger schools

Threat locks down Granger schools

GRANGER – Friday afternoon, Granger Independent School District went into lockdown after a threat made against the school district. According to an email sent to parents, the threat was received Friday morning against a school district presumed to be Granger. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Taylor Independent School District principals listen to a presentation from Superintendent Devin Padavil Sept. 19 at the regular meeting of the board of trustees. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Taylor ISD superintendent does ‘autopsy’ on low score

As the Taylor Independent School District readies for the November bond election, Superintendent Devin Padavil is also focused on improving the district’s accountability rating for the 2022-23 school year. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Anderson and Richardson getting to their positions on the field during a game. Photo by Jason Hennington

Siblings in sports: Brothers in balance

Having a brother or sister creates a special bond that can never be broken, playing sports on the same team with that sibling adds another layer to that beautiful and unbreakable bond. Jarvis Anderson and Treos Richardson are one of many sets of siblings at Taylor High School that play on the same team. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Taylor public works staffer Chris Gonzales applies a new coat of paint Sept. 30 to the wall on the north side of Potter’s Alley. Photo by Richard Stone

RE-FRESH OR REIGNITE?

A dormant controversy over censorship and public art has come back to life. Last month, the City Council approved moving forward with the public arts advisory committee’s plan to replace the murals in Potters Alley with new artwork created by seven artists whom the committee selected. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM