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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
Certain roads will be closed for the Main Street Car Show in downtown Taylor. Here is a look at the expected layout of the streets Oct. 29. Courtesy photo
Free shuttle service, other traffic changes ahead of car show, rodeo, early voting
A lot will be happening the last weekend of the month, and people will need help getting place to place. Area leaders teamed up with Capital Area Rural Transportation System to address the situation. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
Taylor Press Area Editor Jason Hennington speaks with Taylor Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Wood Oct. 10 at the Taylor Press Photos by Evan Hale
Taylor’s CFO talks utility bills, the budget and being “giddy”
Taylor’s Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Wood is not usually too giddy, but lately people have been calling him that. “I’m probably the opposite of giddy,” said the Michigan native, who has been serving as Taylor’s CFO since March of 2019. “That was a comment that was made during the budgeting process. Normally, I’m pretty straitlaced and serious, you know, a take-care-of-business type of guy.” 10/12/2022 07:32 AM
City drafts priorities for 88th legislative session
City drafts priorities for 88th legislative session
Protecting a key tax break to attract businesses like Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a priority for city leaders for the next legislative session. At the upcoming regular meeting of the city council Thursday, Assistant City Manager Jeff Jenkins will present a draft list of the city’s priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session, which begins January of 2023. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM
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Kerley mural proposed on Main Street
The fastest man in the world may soon become a permanent fixture on Main Street. At the Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM
(From left) First-place winner Kingston Wilson, 13, with mom Joann Wilson, and second-place winner Keegan Wilson, 14, at the race.
GOOD LIFE 5K BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER
The weather was perfect for the annual tradition of races, chicken splat bingo, roaming chickens, music, vendors and more at the 10th anniversary of the Good Life Festival. The event, which was held Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM
The Taylor band and color guard performs their show at the Lost Pines Marching Festival in Bastrop. Courtesy Photo
Taylor band wins third championship
The Taylor High School band and color guard claimed their third class Saturday at the Lost Pines Marching Festival in Bastrop. The Taylor band won the 4A Championship after receiving the highest 4A scores in music and visuals in the preliminary round. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM
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