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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM
This weekend, see how firefighters live in Taylor. The Taylor Fire Department will host an open house Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 1, at 200 Washburn St. in Taylor. This free event will feature food, education, fire safety and more.
TAYLOR FIRE DEPARMENT OPEN HOUSE
. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM
Fall Fest Family Night
Fall Fest Family Night
An evening of food, fun and fellowship is planned for later this month. First Baptist Church of Taylor, 2500 Mallard Lane, will host a Fall Fest Family Night Oct. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM
Several crosses and angel statues decorate a grave at the Taylor Cemetery. Most memorial items are prohibited under a municipal ordinance. Photos by Nicole Lessin
Their cross to bear
By all accounts, the Taylor Cemetery has needed some tender loving care for years. A high percentage of the headstones, some of which are more than 100 years old, need leveling at the municipally owned facility. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
ROYAL PRIDE OF LIONS
ROYAL PRIDE OF LIONS
Reynaldo Valverde and Mattie Wilkie celebrate after being crowned king and queen at Granger Independent School District’s homecoming game Oct. 14. The homecoming duke is Jose Valverde, and homecoming duchess is Sofia Bernal. The Granger Lions went on to win the homecoming game over the Bremond Tigers, 31-28. See page 9 for more on the football game. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
Makenna (left) and Mackenzie share a hug before volleyball practice at Taylor High School. Photo by Evan Hale
Sisters who spike together, stay together
There is a saying, “behind every little sister there’s a big sister standing behind her holding a bat saying, ‘you want to say that again?’” and it perfectly describes Mackenzie and Makenna Watson’s relationship. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
Various styles of vehicles will be on display at the upcoming Main Street Car Show Oct. 29. File photos
Something for everyone at the Main Street Car Show
Get your motor running for a day of Model A Fords, Ferraris, hot rods, muscle cars and so much more. The ninth annual Taylor Main Street Car Show, the largest of its kind in Central Texas, will take place from 10 a.m. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
One dead after collision
One dead after collision
A motorcyclist killed in a collision involving a sportutility vehicle became Taylor’s fourth traffic fatality of the year. The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office is working to determine if charges will be filed after officers reported the SUV driver left the scene of the accident. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
Catherine Rochez congratulates sons Arjae Rochez, 12, and Ruben Rochez, 10, Oct. 8 after the race at Bull Branch Park. Photo by Nicole Lessin
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Oct. 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
The original lovers
The original lovers
“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. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
OCT. 2 Noise Complaint-Unable to Locate-1100 block of W Second St 911 Call-No Report-500 block of Gano St Motorist Assist-No Report-FM 973/SW Carlos G Parker Blvd Noise Complaint-Subject Advised and Complied-1000 block of Talbot St Shots Fired-No Report-2200 block of W Second St Accident Minor-No Report-HEB 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Noise Complaint-No Report-Main Street Commons 3700 N Main St Animal Welfare-No Offense-700 block of W Eleventh St Welfare Concern-No Report-2700 block of N Main St Civil Matter-No Report-Luxury Inn 2003 W Second St Citizen Contact-No Report-Sandy Ln Reckless / Erratic Driver-No Report-1100 block of N Main St Criminal Mischief-No Report-1200 block of Sycamore St 911 Call-No Report-1200 block of W Seventh St City Ordinance Violation-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St Suspicious Person-No Offense-2300 block of W Lake Dr Criminal Trespass-Criminal Trespass Warning Issued-76 Gas Station 1702 N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-E Walnut St/FM 619 Noise Complaint-No Report-1100 block of W Second St Unwanted Person-No Report-500 block of Lizzie St 911 Call-Officer Advised-300 block of Vernon St Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-400 block of W Second St Welfare Concern-No Report-300 block of Victoria St Juvenile Curfew Violation-Report Taken-Bill Pickett Trail/ Yellowstone Dr OCT. 10/15/2022 04:23 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. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
This is the mural selected by Kerley’s team to be painted by artist Adam Davenport on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 N. Main Street. Courtesy rendering
Kerley mural selected for Main Street
City leaders have given the green light for a new mural of the fastest man in the world to go up on Main Street. At the Oct. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
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