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Ruth Diaz and Javier Diaz sing at Heritage Square in Taylor May 5. Photos by Fernando Castro
Amen
Rain didn’t wash away blessings or prevent people from attending a local opportunity to join the nation in prayer. On Thursday, May 5, Oasis Church hosted the city’s celebration of the National Day of Prayer May 5 in Heritage Square. 05/07/2022 06:08 AM
Here is a map of development projects within Taylor. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
City, school to talk growth
An early Monday morning meeting between Taylor city and school leaders will focus on new neighborhoods and projects. On May 9, the City Council and Taylor Independent School District board of trustees will hold a joint meeting at 7:30 a.m. 05/07/2022 06:08 AM
Karen Ellis accepts a proclamation for Census Day during the Taylor City Council meeting March 12, 2020. Ellis was a member of the Taylor Complete Count Committee created to help with the Census count. Photo by Fernando Castro
Librarian interview Monday
Taylor’s keeper of books has knowledge to share. The sixth episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff , “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” will be Monday, May 9, at noon on the Taylor Press Facebook page. 05/07/2022 06:08 AM
It’s a roaring night of casino fun
It’s a roaring night of casino fun
You are invited to put on your fringe and have a blast at the Taylor Chamber’s 1920-style Casino Night Gala Saturday, May 21 at 6 p.m. at the WilCo Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail. 05/07/2022 06:08 AM
Anthony Baron goes up past Cordez Maddox in a game at last year’s Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Tourney hits year 9
“Hoopers” still have a little time to work on their game for one of the most competitive basketball tournaments in the area, but don’t wait too long to register. The ninth annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is July 9-10 at Taylor Middle School, 304 Carlos G. 05/07/2022 06:08 AM
Taylor High School Extracurricular Student Award winners Samantha McIntire and Troy Glenn are pictured with Tia Rae Stone, Rotary Club of Taylor president, at a banquet May 2. The winners were selected by their teachers.Photo by Richard Stone
Rotary awards include $6K to grad
05/06/2022 05:47 PM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 05/04/2022 08:31 AM
Czech heritage meeting next week
Czech heritage meeting next week
People from Czech families are asked to attend a meeting to preserve their Czech heritage and ancestry. Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 05/04/2022 08:31 AM
Jazz, derby party in Rockdale
Jazz, derby party in Rockdale
On Saturday, May 7, Vision Historic Preservation Foundation (Vision Rockdale) will host a jazz and derby Party at The 1895 140 W Cameron Ave. in Rockdale, as a fundraiser and outreach opportunity. Attendees can enjoy a day of various musical genres, food trucks, wineries and derbythemed activities, as well as gain insight into the foundation’s restoration and redevelopment plans. 05/04/2022 08:31 AM
5.31% early vote in county
5.31% early vote in county
Hundreds of residents have already cast their votes in the Taylor area, and 21,432 voters have done the same throughout Williamson County. Of 403,595 registered voters in the county, 5.31% turned out for early voting April 25 through May 2. 05/04/2022 08:31 AM
WHERE TO VOTE?
WHERE TO VOTE?
Polling locations will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 05/04/2022 08:31 AM
Who among us has not tempted the gas gauge?
Who among us has not tempted the gas gauge?
“Time for my weekly game of “Let’s-see-howlong-I-can-drive-withmy-gas-light-on.” Come on. Admit it. 05/04/2022 08:31 AM
Tour Taylor architecture
Tour Taylor architecture
A bike ride is one way Taylor residents can tell the city how to improve its development. Taylor’s municipal government, in partnership with Simplecity Design, have provided avenues this week for the community to provide input on Taylor’s development code. 05/04/2022 08:31 AM
Smoke testing continues
Smoke testing continues
If you see smoke from homes through Friday, it might not be a fire. Taylor city staff are conducting smoke testing through May 6, in areas throughout town to help locate breaks and defects in the wastewater system. 05/04/2022 08:31 AM
May 12th - Hutto’s Monthly Power Breakfast. ( 8am-9am)
May 12th - Hutto’s Monthly Power Breakfast. ( 8am-9am)
Williamson County ESD & the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce have worked together to bring community leaders from government, education, and business for an informal update of the community activities and networking. This is an ideal opportunity to keep informed on the activities of key groups in the Hutto community and enjoy a light breakfast. This is a FREE event for anyone in the community to attend. 05/04/2022 08:31 AM
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