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Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil spoke to the members of TAB about the district’s upcoming bond and the future growth of Taylor ISD. Courtesy photos

Padavil speaks to Taylor Area Businesswomen

The Taylor Area Businesswomen organization had special guests at their July meeting. TAB members opened their July meeting with a prayer. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

Planting two types of potatoes

Planting two types of potatoes

PLOW & HOSE ORGANIC GARDENING IN CENTRAL TEXAS | by Julie Rydell Despite the oppressive and discouraging heat of August, we are in a new planting window. It’s time to plant our fall gardens and we have a second chance to plant more of our summer favorites. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

Members of local organizations unwrap giant $250,000 checks at a Samsung announcement event. Photo by Jason Hennington

Samsung contributes $1 million

A multinational tech company investing close to $200 billion in Taylor took another step forward and gave $1 million to local nonprofits this week, officials said. On Friday, Aug. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

#Back2Cool

Austin 1st grade THJ Students and teachers are back together for another year of learning. School has started for all districts in the area and students are showing off their style. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

Tax rate lowered for Taylor ISD

Tax rate lowered for Taylor ISD

At the regular meeting for the Taylor Independent School District Aug. 15, the board voted 7-0 to set a tax rate of $1.2854 per $100 valuation of properties, lowering the rate from years past. In addition, the board opted to not take advantage of three additional disaster pennies that would have been permitted by the state for this fiscal year due to Winter Storm Uri. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

Residents tell council ‘not in my backyard’

Residents tell council ‘not in my backyard’

Residents concerned about manufactured homes being allowed in residential areas gave the Taylor City Council an earful during a discussion about reimagining the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan. Officials countered that rising house prices and an increasing population mean other types of affordable housing must be allowed, including manufactured housing. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

Tom Yantis speaks with Jason Hennington Aug. 15.

Taylor Talk: A day in the life of Tom Yantis

What is a day in the life like for City Manager and Director of Development Services Tom Yantis? How has it been to help Samsung Austin Semiconductor come to Taylor? What can I do if I need to build a fence that is higher than the local ordinance allows? These were just a few of the questions Yantis answered in last Monday’s livestream of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” the publisher of Taylor Press. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

Coby Hanson 12th Grade

Students are officially back to school

. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

Bazaar in Granger next month

Bazaar in Granger next month

There will be food, dances, games and items to bid next month in Granger. On Sept. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

Learn about drip irrigation

Learn about drip irrigation

Have you heard about using drip irrigation as a method of watering your garden? The Green Thumbs Up Gardening Program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

4-H open house next month

4-H open house next month

A 4-H open house is on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

Heritage Square, where a weekly farmers market takes place, is at 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

Mullins (left) and Rachael Westerman represent Taylor-Aides at Taylor ISD’s Meet the Principals event Aug. 2. If you are interested in volunteering in the Taylor schools, Taylor-Aides are ready to help you get started. For more information, visit http://www.taylorisd.org. You may also cont...

TAYLOR-AIDES SEEKS VOLUN

. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM