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Sales tax sums up
Sales tax sums up
Collections of sales taxes are up in most of east Williamson County, particularly in Taylor. The city collected $849,121 in sales taxes in July, up 91.94% from July 2021’s figures of $442,381. 08/03/2022 07:16 AM
NURSING WITH NO BORDERS
Nursing with no borders
COUPLAND – Coupland’s Debrah Candelas and partner Jeff Teasdale had an experience that very few people have had. During the Easter season, they volunteered to help the people in Ukraine. 08/03/2022 07:16 AM
Granger water outage for two days
Granger water outage for two days
Granger neighborhoods will be out of water most of the next two days. Water will be shut off Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 08/03/2022 07:16 AM
Hutto’s Stage 3 water restrictions laid out
Hutto’s Stage 3 water restrictions laid out
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 restrictions apply to all Hutto municipal government water customers within the city limits and the Hutto extraterritorial jurisdiction, including residential, commercial, industrial and institutional properties. 08/03/2022 07:16 AM
Learn about drip irrigation
Learn about drip irrigation
Have you heard about using drip irrigation as a method of watering your garden? The Green Thumbs Up Gardening Program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. 08/03/2022 07:16 AM
ROTARY HEARS ABOUT SCHOOL BOND
ROTARY HEARS ABOUT SCHOOL BOND
Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses the Rotary Club of Taylor during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor July 28. Padavil talked about a possible school bond up for election later this year. Taylor’s Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. Courtesy photo 08/03/2022 07:16 AM
Farmer’s Market Week to be Aug. 7-13 in Taylor
Farmer’s Market Week to be Aug. 7-13 in Taylor
Heritage Square Farmers Market in Taylor joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from Aug. 7-13. 08/03/2022 07:16 AM
Northeast Granger will not have water service for a couple of days. Photo by Fernando Castro
Granger water outage for two days
08/02/2022 05:20 PM
Hilltop Estates is a planned residential neighborhood slated to go up in the subject property in the map above. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
Hilltop Estates steps ongoing, issues heard
07/30/2022 03:24 PM
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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