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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

07/02/2022 11:12 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. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Doris Corely leads other former O.L. Price students Raymond White Jr., Ernest Rector, Rev. James Davis and current Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Anderson across the Dickey bridge June 27 in Taylor. Photos by Jason Hennington

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 29, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

The Parasol Patrol and others listen to Mayor Brandt Rydell’s opening remarks at the Taylor PRIDE Festival in Taylor June 25. Photo by Fernando Castro

PRIDE of love and spirit

Residents and leaders both municipal and otherwise plenty to say in one of Taylor’s most debated new festivals. On June 25, the Taylor PRIDE Music & Arts Festival had its second inperson and third overall annual event on Second Street. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Protesters (from left) Bradley Machita, Spencer Ripple and Chris Connell stand at the corner of Second and Main streets with a different message during the PRIDE festival. Photo by Jason Hennington

PRIDE of love and spirit

Last weekend, not everyone was celebrating at the PRIDE festival downtown. A group of protesters were at the event to provide a different perspective on PRIDE. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Dwayne Ariola (left) and others stand for the National Anthem at Independence Day festivities at Murphy Park in Taylor July 4, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro

Parade, fireworks in Taylor Monday

America’s birthday has arrived, and east Williamson County residents don’t have to go far to celebrate. The American Legion Graham D. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Taylor lSD OKs budget

Taylor lSD OKs budget

Taylor Independent School District has set up its financial outlook for the next school year. On June 27, Taylor ISD’s board of trustees approved to adopt the school’s 2022-23 budget after a public hearing. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Commissioner Russ Boles addresses residents during a celebration of improvements near the intersection of Davilla and Walton streets in Granger June 22. Photo by Fernando Castro

Street upgrades finish

A spring project near downtown Granger is complete. Williamson County and Granger officials and residents celebrated Davilla Street improvements with a ribbon cutting June 22. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Tourney deadline extended 1 day

Tourney deadline extended 1 day

The ninth annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 basketball tournament is just a week away. Teams will be given one extra day to sign up. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Tax office closed through July 4

Tax office closed through July 4

Residents in need of a tax office may need to drive a little further or go online this week. The Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector has closed the Taylor Tax Office location, 412 Vance Street, through Monday, July 4. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

Council selects RAS to negotiate with city manager

Council selects RAS to negotiate with city manager

Back on May 8, a request for quotation for professional services for the inventory and assessment of citymaintained streets was issued by the Hutto City Council. Responses were due on June 1 at 3 p.m. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

Bridging the gap of hope

Bridging the gap of hope

“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is not to die,” is a quote by local legend Dr. James Lee Dickey. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

PRIDE fills downtown

PRIDE fills downtown

Residents near and afar descended into downtown Taylor this past Saturday for Taylor’s relatively new summer outdoor festival. On June 25, the Taylor PRIDE Music & Arts Festival had its second inperson and third overall annual event on Second Street. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

Chief fires off answers

Chief fires off answers

The Taylor Fire Department responds to lot of emergencies, especially in dry summers such as thepresent, but its chief had a chance recently to sit down and respond to questions instead. Fire Chief Daniel Baum was the featured guest June 13 on the seventh episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff, “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” on the Taylor Press Facebook page. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM

Parade, more on Fourth

Parade, more on Fourth

Heavy traffic of patriotic cars, floats and pedestrians are expected in central Taylor neighborhoods on Independence Day. The American Legion Graham D. 06/29/2022 10:27 AM