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CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Community Conversations on Tuesday

Community Conversations on Tuesday

Do you know what’s strong and weak in Taylor? On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center is hosting Community Conversations. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

School garden workshop this week

School garden workshop this week

On Thursday, Aug. 4, the Williamson County – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting a School Garden Workshop designed for elementary school teachers, after-school program coordinators, volunteers or camp leaders who want to teach more plant science, environmental science and/or implement a school garden project. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

As new fears of being at school have arisen, an event this weekend will try to help calm some nerves.

Panorama focused on school safety

A local church wants to help students and parents prepare for a safe start to school. God’s Way Christian Baptist Church will host its annual Panorama Back to School event Aug. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

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Hutto moves to stricter water conservation

On July 29, Hutto moved to Stage 3 water conservation restrictions as defined by Hutto city ordinance, to stay in compliance with water provider contracts. The main differences between Stage 2 and Stage 3 rules in Hutto are that hoseend sprinklers can no longer be used and hand-held watering outdoors is now limited to designated days. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

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. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Rachael Westerman and Tia Rae Stone

Expo ‘early bird’ discount ends soon

I love getting training that helps me serve my community better! Rachael Westerman and I attended the annual Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives convention in June. We got so excited by the information we learned about the economy, ways to help businesses and ways to dig deep to help solve issues in our community. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

RIBBON CUTTINGS

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Lotus Construction Chamber Ambassadors, friends and family celebrated the grand opening of Lotus Construction with a ribbon cutting June 9. Lotus is a general construction company with specialties in both commercial and residential building. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Taylor High School students practice July 26 in Taylor for the 2022 football season. Photos by Matt Hooks

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 27, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Water and sewer matters will be discussed in a special City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2. File photo

Water, sewer meeting Tuesday

Infrastructure concerns for Taylor water and sewer needs will be discussed Tuesday. On Aug. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce President Tia Rae Stone joins a group of kindergarteners for a fun science experiment as part of the Taylor ISD Ambassador program in 2016. Photos by Tim Crow

Calling for AMBASSADORS

Registration is now open for Taylor ISD’s popular and informative Ambassador Program after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor ISD ambassadors meet once a month, September through March, for an in-depth look at the Taylor public schools. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Adams

Narcotics found in local business

An assault charge led to the search of a local business where police found 23.4 grams of narcotics and paraphernalia. Last week, Samuel Adams, 48, of Taylor, was served a probable cause warrant for manufacture/delivered/possession with intent to deliver. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses possible pay increase for county employees and officials during its meeting July 25 in Georgetown. Captured via screenshot / Williamson County

County likely to up pay 5%

Salaries for Williamson County government officials and employees are set to go up amid national inflation concerns. On July 26, Commissioners Court approved authorizing written notice to each elected official of their salary and other compensation to be included in the 2022- 23 budget to be adopted at the end of the year. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

A recent Ragin’ Cajun graduate, Evan Hale takes over sports coverage for the Ducks, Tigers, Lions and Hippos. Photo by Matt Hooks

Press welcomes new sportswriter

Louisiana native Evan Hale will be taking over the role of sportswriter at the Taylor Press newspaper. Hale, originally from Scott, Louisiana, a small town outside of Lafayette graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in May 2022 with a degree in journalism. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM