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From left, councilmembers Mitch Drummond, Dwayne Ariola, Gerald Anderson and Robert Garcia begin the Aug. 11 City Council meeting at City Hall in Taylor. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor
Billions in land deals near Samsung stymied
Two tracts of land near the Taylor Municipal Airport, once off-limits for large-scale development, will soon be home to industrial warehouses, housing and retail thanks to a City Council vote Aug. 11. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
International barbecue next weekend
International barbecue next weekend
If you smell smoked meat and other delicious goods from central Taylor next Friday and Saturday, there’s a reason why. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Aug. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
Taylor educators are all smiles as they begin professional development sessions to prepare for a successful year. Photo by Tim Crow
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 10, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
The God Box Part II: Freedom
The God Box Part II: Freedom
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 08/13/2022 07:24 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. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
Matt Wojnowski
Hutto assistant city manager earns prestigious credential
HUTTO – Matt Wojnowski, Hutto assistant city manager, has earned a prestigious designation that will further enhance his ability to lead Hutto staff and serve Hutto taxpayers. Wojnowski recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
Adriana Cruz will be at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Courtesy photo
Chamber to host advocacy summit
Adriana Cruz, the executive director of the Economic Development and Tourism office of Gov. Greg Abbott, will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Cruz is said to be the state’s leading authority on economic development will address the Summit over lunch. She will share insights from three years in that office as well as from her more than 20 years of leadership experience in economic development, marketing and international business with the group. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
Two Williamson County Emergency Services District #10 firefighters battle a truck fire on FM 1331 in Hare Aug. 9. Facebook / Williamson County ESD #10
Truck lights up Hare
A scary crash resulted in no injuries last Tuesday. On Aug. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
“Murder on the Orient Express” will be one of the next plays of Milam Community Theater. Courtesy graphic
MCT sets call for ‘whodunit’ masterpiece
Milam Community Theater will hold auditions Aug. 21-22 for Ken Ludwig’s new adaptation of the Agatha Christie masterpiece, “Murder on the Orient Express,” the final show of the 2022 season. Auditions will be at the Williams Event Center in Cameron at 7 p.m. both days. For audition forms, visit http://www.milamcommunitytheater. com. The story involves 10 passengers who board the famed Orient Express traveling from exotic Istanbul to the lights of Paris. When the train is unexpectedly stranded in mountain snowdrifts, only nine passengers are still alive. An American tycoon has been stabbed to death in his private compartment, and suddenly, every passenger is a suspect. Tensions rise as famed detective Hercule Poirot works to identify the killer before he or she can strike again. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Taylor Public Library has several upcoming events . The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 08/13/2022 07:02 AM
Taylor educators are all smiles as they begin professional development sessions to prepare for a successful year. Photo by Tim Crow
CLASSES BEFORE CLASSES
Taylor ISD Educators have returned to campuses and are preparing for a successful school year. During professional development days, topics are addressed to cover curriculum, technology, organization and classroom management. 08/10/2022 01:12 PM
Sgt. Sam Brister (left) talks with children during the Truck Petting Zoo at the Taylor Public Library in Taylor March 17. Photo by Fernando Castro
Bash, movie Friday at Square
Taylor’s municipal government and Taylor Police Department want to help everyone celebrate before heading back to school during the annual Back to School Bash on Friday, Aug. 12. 08/10/2022 01:12 PM
Hutto official earns award
Hutto official earns award
A local official has a new credential on his resume. Matt Wojnowski, Hutto assistant city manager, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). 08/10/2022 01:12 PM
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