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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
SEPT. 11 Assault-Report Taken-Best Western 2600 W Second St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-500 block of Otis St Criminal Trespass-No Report-Union Pacific Depot 118 E First St 911 Call-No Report-40 block of Symes St Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Unable to Locate-2100 block of Jason Dr Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle-No Report-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Disorderly Conduct-No Report-Heritage Square 400 N Main St Theft-Report Taken-Skyline Laundry 3100-105 N Main St Accident Minor-Report Taken-100 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Welfare Concern-No Report-Chandler Rd/N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-3700 block of E Fourth St Juvenile Complaint-No Report-Bill Pickett Trail/ Yellowstone Dr Theft-No Report-Debus Cir Person with Gun-No Report-500 block of Washburn St Threat-No Report-1100 block of W Sixth St Reckless / Erratic Driver-Officer Advised-2000 block of N Main St Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Officer Advised-Frink St/Oscar St Assist Citizen-No Report-Debus Cir Abandoned Vehicle-No Report-1700 block of T H Johnson Accident Minor-No Report-Durcon 206 Allison Dr SEPT. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
(From left) Pat Schirpik, Suzanne Klattenhoff, Susan Streit and Judy Voigt in the first day of school picture which appeared in Taylor Daily Press in 1959. Courtesy photos
Northside teacher to reunite with students six decades later
Suzanne Thoele, class of 1971, remembers that at the back left-hand corner of Mrs. Luedke’s first-grade classroom was a reading circle, and that her teacher gave them little headphones to put on. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
IN OTHER BUSINESS:
IN OTHER BUSINESS:
• The City Council also approved a $150,000 contract to Fazzone for new signage in the downtown, and approved three additional contracts for other improvements, including at the intersection of Second and Main Streets, as well new striping for parking and landscaping. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
National Night Out
National Night Out
At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, neighborhoods throughout Taylor will celebrate National Night Out in an effort to lower crime rates locally. Residents are asked to turn on their front porch light and spend the evening with neighbors, police, elected officials, firefighters and many others. Neighborhoods throughout the city will host special events such as block parties and cookouts. Public safety servants from Taylor will visit the different events. For more information, contact Claudia Parisella at the Taylor Police Department at 512-352-5551, or visit www.nationalnightout.org. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Arts board sets public input sessions
Arts board sets public input sessions
The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board will hold two public listening sessions to gather input as part of its strategic planning efforts. The sessions will be held 6-8 p.m. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
The Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29
The Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29
The Ninth Annual Taylor Main Street Car Show, the biggest show in Central Texas, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat. Oct 29. This family-friendly event will feature cars, live music, shopping, food trailers and cold Texas Beer. Admission to the event, which brings in more than 10,000 attendees annually, is free. In addition, there are two dozen locally owned small businesses in downtown Taylor. Open containers are allowed in downtown, so you can sip, shop, and stroll. To sponsor, volunteer or become a vendor, please contact Jan Harris at the City of Taylor: jan. [email protected] or 512-352-3463. To register a car in advance, the fee is $15 or $25 the day of the event. Car show participants should arrive by 9 AM, and the earliest cars get the best parking spots. For advance registration, go to https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2022-mainstreet- car-show-registration- 376555777467 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
National Night Out returns in October
National Night Out returns in October
On Tuesday, Oct. 4, neighborhoods throughout Taylor are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored locally by the city of Taylor and the Taylor Police Department. After two years of not hosting NNO due to COVID-19 concerns, block party registration has been light so far, and interested residents are encouraged to get involved and register their party soon. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM
Downtown improvements considered
Downtown improvements considered
New striping for parking, signage and landscaping in the downtown will be on the agenda at the next Taylor City Council meeting this Thursday. At the Sept. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM
Up in the clouds
Up in the clouds
The clouds were low, but spirits were high for a group of area children with special needs last Saturday at Taylor Municipal Airport. “He loved flying through the cloud,” said Hutto resident Stacey Gist, of her son, Stone, who had the chance to take control of a small aircraft as part of the third annual Fly Day sponsored by the nonprofit organization Flying Vikings Sept. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM
Ducks to crown royalty Friday
Ducks to crown royalty Friday
The tradition of crowning a new king and queen in Taylor continues this Friday at the Duck Pond. Taylor High School will crown its homecoming king and queen at halftime of the football game against Jarrell Friday night. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM
2022 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride rolls through Taylor
2022 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride rolls through Taylor
The beer was cold, the music was hot and the clouds kept the temperature just right for a bike ride to raise funds for breast cancer prevention. About 400 cyclists of all ages and skill levels descended upon Taylor this past weekend for the 2022 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride beginning at Heritage Square and featuring courses of different lengths. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM
Domestic and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Domestic and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
WILCO – The Williamson County Domestic Assault Response Team (D.A.R.T.) is partnering with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Hope Alliance, Williamson County’s only resource center and emergency shelter for those affected by family and sexual violence, to raise awareness regarding the issue of domestic and teen dating violence in our local communities. Last week, Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a proclamation designating October as Domestic and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Williamson County. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM
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