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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
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
WHERE TO VOTE?
WHERE TO VOTE?
Polling locations will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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
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
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
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
Here’s a map of planned areas and detours for this year’s Blackland Prairie Days. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
Festival prep in last stretch
In one week, Blackland Prairie Days returns. The Taylor City Council The Taylor City Council heard an update on the festival during their April 28 meeting. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
County lifts burn ban
County lifts burn ban
Conditions have improved to allow for outdoor burning. On Tuesday, April 26, County Judge Bill Gravell lifted the burn ban for unincorporated areas of Williamson County. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
Carl Caldwell (left), soccer coach John Brockway (middle) and Dan Dixon are greeted with thanks and appreciation from the Taylor School Board for their quick actions and efforts in keeping the boys soccer team safe in their travels to a recent game. Photos by Tim Crow
DUCK HEROES
The Taylor ISD school board recognized four staff members at the April 18 meeting and expressed deep appreciation for their efforts in not only keeping students safe, but saving lives. During a trip of the boys soccer team to a recent game, the driver of the chartered bus suddenly became ill and unable to perform his duties. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
The Plan Taylor Bike Tour will be Saturday, May 7. In addition, the Taylor Design Rodeo will be Tuesday, May 3. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
Input needed to wrangle codes
A rodeo – of sorts – and bike ride are ways Taylor residents can tell the city how to improve its development. Taylor’s municipal government, in partnership with Simplecity Design, have two avenues this week for the community to provide input on Taylor’s development code. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
Luminaries lined the sidewalks of Heritage Square April 22 to honor, encourage and remember those who have been impacted by cancer. Photo by Jason Hennington
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 27, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
JP office closed this week
JP office closed this week
A county office in Taylor will have different availability this week. The Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 office will be closed from Tuesday, May 3, through Thursday, May 5, for court personnel training. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
FIREFIGHTERS HONORED
FIREFIGHTERS HONORED
Four Taylor Fire Department firefighters were honored during a pinning ceremony April 25 at Station 1. Caleb Anchors, Stephen Barnes, Aaron Harralson and Ajay Payton were pinned. Also pictured are City Manager Brian LaBorde, Fire Chief Daniel Baum and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Copeland. Facebook / Taylor, Texas - Municipal Government 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
Comc Large, visible creatures like earthworms and microscopic organisms work together to transform yard and kitchen waste into valuable plant nutrients. Julie Rydell
Compost piles a part of life
Springtime is a great time for starting a compost pile. Compost piles are the ultimate recycling project because they turn waste into nutrients. If you don’t already have a compost pile, you should seriously consider starting one this year. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
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