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Learn about leader dogs for blind

Learn about leader dogs for blind

At noon on Friday, May 27, the Taylor Lions Club will host the Texas District 2S-3 Leader Dog chairperson, Lion Greg Dew, at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

LOCAL FFA MEMBER JOINS PROGRAM

LOCAL FFA MEMBER JOINS PROGRAM

Thrall High School Future Farmers of America secretary Bobby Clark has been selected to be a part of the 2022 Junior Fed Beef Career & Leadership Program this summer in Canyon. He is one of only 20 applicants that were chosen to be a part of the three-day program, which offers participants a chance to receive hands-on instruction about feedyard operations, as well as career opportunities in the fed beef industry. Facebook / Thrall FFA 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Vicki Roth (left) administers the oath of office for returning and new Taylor ISD board members Cheryl Carter, Marco Ortiz and Joseph Meller during the board’s meeting in Taylor May 16.

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 18, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Savannah Coy and Ryan Abbott, Legacy Early College High School’s respective valedictorian and salutatorian of 2022, get ready on the morning of their graduation in Taylor May 20. Courtesy photos

Head of class 22

High school seniors now know who will speak for them at graduation ceremonies this week. East Williamson County valedictorians and salutatorians have been named. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Gerald Anderson (left) and Robert Garcia smile as they are sworn-in to continue their service as city councilmen for Districts 1 and 4, respectively.

Council resumes form

Last week, Gerald Anderson and Robert Garcia were sworn in to serve another term on Taylor City Council. Anderson, who is in his second term, represents District 1. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Fatal crash in Rice’s Crossing

Fatal crash in Rice’s Crossing

A collision involving two 18-wheelers just southwest of Taylor claimed the life of one of the drivers. Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers responded to the mishap at 1:59 a.m. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Hearing Tuesday on zone

Hearing Tuesday on zone

A public hearing Tuesday will be about a new reinvestment zone in Taylor. On May 24, Taylor Independent School District’s board of trustees will hold a public hearing on the creation of a reinvestment zone, titled No. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Continuing and new Taylor ISD school board members take one of their first votes in their new configuration during their meeting in Taylor May 16. Photo by Fernando Castro

School staff eligible for stipend

Hours of work outside of the classroom will be rewarded at Taylor ISD Taylor Independent School District will give $400 stipends for employees that finished reading academies within the 2021-22 school year. Superintendent Devin Padavil informed the board of trustees of the revision to the district’s retention stipend. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM

Vicki Roth (left) administers the oath of office for returning and new Taylor ISD board members Cheryl Carter, Marco Ortiz and Joseph Meller during the board’s meeting in Taylor May 16.

School board swears in, reorganizes members

A school board member bid farewell as a new trustee took his seat. Taylor Independent School District swore in newly elected members to the board of trustees. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM

Gala tickets sales end today

Gala tickets sales end today

Today, May 18, is the last day to secure your tickets for the upcoming Casino Night Gala hosted by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $75 per person or $125 per couple and can be registered for at the Chamber website, www.taylorchamber.org, by clicking on the Casino Gala logo at the top of the home page. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM

Virus cases uptick

Virus cases uptick

Williamson County’s COVID-19 cases had the biggest jump last week since January, although current numbers still pale from the year’s start. Confirmed cases, which include past and current episodes reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 520 in the county May 10-16. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM

Chief Henry Fluck shared this data of the projected yearly cost for an entry level officer next fiscal year and how much a potential grant would cover without a waiver during the May 12 Taylor City Council meeting. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor.

Taylor applies for COPS grant

A new grant might help the Taylor Police Department expand. On May 12, the Taylor City Council authorized completion of an application for a grant from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM

Chaplain Richmond E. Stoglin will be a guest speaker in Taylor May 19. Courtesy photo

Group to welcome decorated chaplain

A former Taylor resident who went on to have a long career in the military as a chaplain will return to speak to the community. Chaplain Richmond E. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK RECOGNIZED

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK RECOGNIZED

On April 28, the Taylor City Council recognized National Police Week, May 11-17, and Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, with a proclamation to honor fallen officers and their families. In 2021, there were 609 officers killed in the line of duty. In the history of the Taylor Police Department, there have been two officers killed in the line of duty. Pictured, Councilmember Mitch Drummond shakes hands with Chief Henry Fluck, who holds the proclamation. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM

Kitchen fire near school extinguished

Kitchen fire near school extinguished

HUTTO — A kitchen fire Wednesday morning was put out before causing too much damage. On May 11, a mobile home near Ray Elementary School in Hutto had what was described as a small fire in in its kitchen. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM