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Here is a map of the purchased Hutto Mega TechCenter on U.S. 79 in Hutto. Courtesy graphic / City of Hutto

‘TITAN’ ON THE WAY

Nearly on the heels of Taylor landing a future Samsung semiconductor facility, Hutto is joining the high-tech party. On June 8, Hutto’s municipal government and Titan Development announced the latter’s purchase of the Hutto Mega TechCenter from the city. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. Twitter / NWS Austin/San Antonio

Excessive Heat Warning in effect

Extreme temperatures are likely ahead. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM

DEI to talk Pride

DEI to talk Pride

The Taylor PRIDE event this month will be the subject of an interview this Wednesday. On June 15, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will feature a live interview with Denise Rodgers, Taylor PRIDE founder and president. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM

Hutto ISD Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas announces that public nominations for the naming of the CW(Local), Middle School No. 3 are now open until July 31. Photo by Matt Hooks

Hutto board talks progress and safety

Safety for students was a major topic at the Thursday, June 9, Hutto Independent School District board meeting. As Hutto continues to grow, per Hutto ISD Board Policy Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas announced the naming of the CW(Local), Middle School No. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

Samsung addresses Rotarians

Samsung addresses Rotarians

More updates on a notable resident moving to Taylor was heard by a local service group last Thursday. On June 2, Michelle Glaze, Samsung Austin Semiconductor head of communications and community affairs, spoke with the Rotary Club of Taylor during their weekly meeting. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

Historical moment

Historical moment

Charlene Hanson Jordan has been working for years to commemorate the early community east of Coupland called Post Oak Island. She finally achieved a Post Oak Island historical marker which was dedicated on May 14. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

Fire chief in hot seat Monday

Fire chief in hot seat Monday

One of Taylor’s lead guardians will let his guard down for an interview Monday. The seventh episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff, “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” will be Monday, June 13, at noon on the Taylor Press Facebook page. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

Temps in 100s this week

Temps in 100s this week

Local residents are advised to stay hydrated and cool as area temperatures reach triple digits with heat indices as high as 104. The Taylor Texas Weather Network projects several days with highs over 100 degrees from this week into the next. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

City tax exempts may go up

City tax exempts may go up

Some relief on Taylor taxes might be on the way. On Thursday, June 9, the Taylor City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to increase the Over 65 Tax Exemption to $40,000 and establish a disabled persons exemption of $40,000. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM

Chuck Okpalaeze (left) goes for a layup in the championship game of the Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament July 14, 2019. The Tournament returns this summer. Call 512-352- 8535 for more information. Photo by Larry Pelchat

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 06/04/2022 05:10 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 06/04/2022 05:10 AM

The National Weather Service has these projected highs for Monday, June 5. Twitter / NWS Austin/San Antonio

Temperatures over 100 expected this week

Taylor’s first triple-digit temperatures of the year are expected this week. As of Friday, June 3, the Taylor Texas Weather Network forecast temperatures over 100 degrees several days this week. 06/04/2022 05:10 AM