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Brush fires spark
Brush fires spark
Fires burned a total of 25 acres in south Taylor last Friday amid ongoing dry weather and included two heat-related injuries. On June 24, the Taylor Fire Department and other agencies responded to two separate grass fires near the 200 block of Carlos G. 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
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
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
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
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
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
Tom Yantis (right), Taylor director of development services, addresses the Taylor City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission during a workshop on the city's comprehensive plan Sept. 28, 2021, at the Taylor Public Library in Taylor. Captured via Screenshot / City of Taylor
Council, EDC to talk issues, opportunities
06/27/2022 09:36 AM
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Hutto names city manager candidates
The next possible manager of Hutto’s municipal government has been narrowed down to four men, and residents can provide input on them. “We’re pleased to announce that the city of Hutto has narrowed the search for the next city manager to four highly qualified candidates,” said Allison Strupeck, Hutto public information officer. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
Here is a look at the planned Castlewood subdivision in Taylor. Courtesy graphic / Townbridge Capital
Castlewood setup accepted
A future southwest Taylor subdivision could have homes soon, according municipal staff. On Thursday, June 23, the Taylor City Council accepted subdivision infrastructure for the first phase of the planned Castlewood subdivision. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
2022 Thrall High School graduate RC Porter received a $1,000 scholarship for his participation in the work study program partnered by Stiles Farm and Thrall ISD. Photo by Matt Hooks
Stiles Farm Field Day beats the heat
The 2022 edition of Stiles Farm Field Day Tuesday, June 21, featured strategies on combating high fertilizer and input costs, plus information on new herbicide technology and hemp production in the Blackland’s region. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
Fireworks to reign on Fourth
Fireworks to reign on Fourth
National freedom will be celebrated locally at Murphy Park in Taylor. The American Legion Graham D. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
Evan Galvan (left) and Stella Lim throw paper airplanes to see whose will fly the furthest. Photos by Jason Hennington
Engineering THE FUTURE
Samsung is building its future in Taylor, along with a a $17 billion semiconductor plant. While construction is expected for the next few years, familiarizing itself with the community is happening now. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
LM River Dance Connections and others celebrate Juneteenth at Fannie Robinson Park in Taylor June 18. Photo by Fernando Castro
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 22, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
James and Evelyn Kaderka
James and Evelyn Kaderka
James and Evelyn Kaderka of Granger celebrated their 61 years of marriage on June 18. To help celebrate were their children, Debbie and son Timothy, Nathan and Crystal and Amanda and Dave. They were also joined by their grandchildren Amber and Jason, April, Shelby and Jonathan. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
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