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George Orta loads up his bag to start his route to deliver the Taylor Daily Press.
Taylor Press: Delivering the past
Taylor Press subscribers receive their newspaper by email on Wednesday and by mail on Saturday. However, there was a time when the newspaper was thrown into your yard by kids on bikes, better known as paperboys. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Alana and Dwaine Thompson share T-shirts and hoodies with different verses from scripture at Hutto Market Days Sept. 17 Photo by Nicole Lessin
Wednesday night family activities in Hutto
During the month of October, there is plenty of family fun on Wednesday evenings in downtown Hutto. From 3 – 7 p.m. every Wednesday evening at 200 East St., the Hutto Farmers Market has free giveaways and activities in addition to fresh local produce, leafy greens, honey, jerky, lemonades, agua frescas, dog treats, coffee, gourmet cookies, bath bombs, and more available for sale through their local vendors. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Dr. Ron Braley Guest Columnist
Weed Patrol – Christian Style!
A lot is expected of pastors. I taught and shepherded but also patched sheetrock and fixed toilets. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
SEPT. 25 Noise Complaint-No Report- 700 block of Howard St Assault-No Report-Xchange Nightlife 115 W Second St Threat-No Report-100 block of Pivot Dr Disturbance-No Report-1100 block of McLain St Assault-Arrested-400 block of W Fourth St Suspicious Person-No Report-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr 911 Call-No Report-900 block of Vance St 911 Call-Officer Advised-Taylor Regional Park 210 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd 911 Call-Unable to Locate-200 block of Sloan St Unwanted Person-No Report- 900 block of Randall St Reckless / Erratic Driver-Unable to Locate-1900 block of Old Thorndale Rd 911 Call-Unable to Locate-Taylor Regional Park 210 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Disturbance-No Report-2700 block of Sunny Ln Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-1100 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Reckless / Erratic Driver-Unable to Locate-Kimbro St/ Randall St 911 Call-No Report-900 block of Yellowstone Dr Theft-Arrested-300 block of Porter St Civil Matter-No Report-200 block of N Dolan Ave Loose Livestock-Unable to Locate-1600 block of CR 394 Illegal Dumping-No Report-Tractor Supply Co 3600 N Main St 911 Call-Officer Advised-4200 block of N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-100 block of W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Shots Fired-Unable to Locate-500 block of S Doak St Theft-Report Taken-Bull Branch Baseball Field 2205 Davis St Reckless / Erratic Driver-No Report-SW Carlos G Parker Blvd/FM 973 Suspicious Circumstances-Officer Advised-300 block of Sloan St Unwanted Person-No Report-Duck Car Wash 1806 N Main St Reckless / Erratic Driver-Unable to Locate-US 79/ CR 431 Suspicious Circumstances-Unable to Locate-Main Street Commons 3700 N Main St SEPT. 10/08/2022 08:57 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. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
BIZ bite$
BIZ bite$
We want to know about your local business. Send us “bites” of news about businesses in the Taylor Press newspaper/Hutto News (Facebook) market. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
(Left) Taylor’s Human Resources Director LaShon Gros, Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins and City Manager Brian LaBorde take a moment to pose Oct. 5 at the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio. Facebook/cityoftaylortexas
City of Taylor honored for innovation at conference
During the 2022 Texas Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, the City of Taylor was one of three finalists for a 2022 Municipal Excellence Award in management innovations for cities under 25,000 in population. The city of Taylor, which is a member of TML, was recognized for bringing its human resources management system human up to date by going digital to better manage personnel actions, benefits enrollment, and attendance records. The new system provides real-time access and data while streamlining resources by reducing the number of manual entries and calculations needed, officials said. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Contestants dive into pies face first to win the pie eating contest. Facebook/Hutto Chamber
Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival Next Weekend
Don’t miss the Hutto Oldey Tyme Days Festival, sponsored by The Hutto Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Oct. 15 on U.S. 10/08/2022 08:57 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
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
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
VEGAS
New CEO takes helm at ERCOT
AUSTIN – A new permanent leader of the main grid operator for Texas takes the helm this week. In August, the board of directors of the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that Pablo Vegas will take over as the President and CEO for ERCOT effective Oct. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM
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