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Tia Rae Stone, Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce president, addresses attendees at the Chamber’s monthly luncheon at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Taylor Dec. 20, 2021 Photo by Fernando Castro

Learn role at Chamber

Applications are being accepted through March 25 for the 2022 Chamber Ambassador Class. “I recommend being an ambassador if you are in sales of any kind,” said Richard Stone, Chamber ambassador. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Firefighters and law enforcement respond to a call at Sonic Drive-In in the 1700 block of North Main Street in Taylor March 7. Photo by Fernando Castro

HVAC unit causes alarm

Smoke from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit drew firefighters to the Sonic Drive-In in Taylor Monday, March 7. There was minimal damage with no reported injuries. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Jarvis Anderson jumps sky high at the 2022 Cotton Boll Relays this past Thursday, March 10. Anderson finished first in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles, 4x400 meter relay and the long jump. He also finished second in the triple jump.

STRONGER, FASTER, FARTHER

03/12/2022 09:01 AM

12 coronavirus cases in Taylor

12 coronavirus cases in Taylor

Active COVID-19 cases in Taylor last week were close to thei lowest recorded numbers. On Monday, March 7, Mayor Brandt Rydell reported Taylor had an estimated 12 active cases of the coronavirus. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Reflections forward

Reflections forward

Capitalizing on the conversation with my son as an opportunity for direction on things in life that really count, I began to ramble about what I wanted to be when I grew up — if I ever did. Which, I haven’t. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Judy Blundell paints a little girl holding on to a red balloon in Potter’s Alley. Photo by Jason Hennington

New Potters Alley art sought

Residents have an opportunity to help revitalize art in a downtown Taylor alley. The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board, an entity created by the Taylor City Council, is issuing a call for proposals to refresh and add new art to Potters Alley, a brick alley way that extends west off Main Street less than a block north of Second Street. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Water treatment company coming

Water treatment company coming

A new high-tech manufacturer is set to join Hutto’s Titan Innovation Business Park. Ovivo, a global water and wastewater treatment company, is poised to bring nearly 100 new jobs to Hutto. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Hutto residents asked to guide its future

Hutto residents asked to guide its future

Last year, Taylor’s municipal government asked the public for guidance in what should be the future of the city, and now Hutto is doing the same. Hutto Soar 2040, the city’s comprehensive plan process, currently seeks input in how to preserve Hutto’s heritage and values while also identifying strategies to enhance local quality of life. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Firefighters battle a blaze in the 900 block of James Street in Taylor March 8. Photo by Matt Hooks

Fire claims Taylor home

A Taylor home is no longer habitable after being engulfed by flames. At 8:59 a.m. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Above: Commissioner Russ Boles addresses residents prior to the ribbon cutting of completed improvements to South Bounds Street in Thrall Feb. 28. Left: Bounds Street runs in front of Thrall Independent School District near the east edge of Thrall. Photos by Fernando Castro

One of Thrall’s most used streets that runs past school buildings has graduated with an upgrade. “To kind of see the town and the school, you realize how important the street is and that it works well,” said Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

The pavement condition index (PCI) determines a street’s condition. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor and Gorrondona and Associates, Inc.

More streets tapped for repair

Taylor streets eligible for surfac work will be discussed Thursday during a City Council meeting. On March 10, the council will receive an update on the city’s street level-up program for the 2021-22 fiscal year. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Freeze returns Friday

Freeze returns Friday

Winter isn’t done with Taylor quite yet. Forecasts as of Tuesday, March 8, predicted at least one night of freezing temperatures heading into the weekend. The Taylor Texas Weather Network projected a low 28 degrees for Friday, March 11. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Primaries set up November

Primaries set up November

Candidates for November elections are set. Williamson County incumbents won their respective parties’ races during primaries March 1, while voters also chose their opponents for Election Day, Nov. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/05/2022 10:19 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/05/2022 10:19 AM