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Mayor Brandt Rydell discusses the state of the city during the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce m o n t h l y luncheon at Holiday Inn Express in Taylor Feb. 28. Photos by Fernando Castro
Mayor talks Samsung, more in state address
Growth and development are large factors in Taylor’s future, as indicated by Mayor Brandt Rydell during his State of the City address. “How we develop and grow, I think it’s going to be a case study for a lot of folks,” the mayor added. 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
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Taylor in run for ‘Strongest’ town
Taylor could be a certifiable strong town if it wins a contest. On March 1, Taylor’s municipal government announced that it successfully made it to the first round of the organization Strong Town’s National Strongest Town Contest. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM
One thing leading to another can be a good thing
One thing leading to another can be a good thing
“Friendship is like an old guitar. The music may stop now and then, but the melody in the strings will last forever.” — Source unknown, but it sounds like something Tom Lund would say. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM
Eagle Bank is a branch of Round Top State Bank. Facebook / Eagle Bank, A Branch of Round Top State Bank
Local bank’s parent chain earns 5 stars
The bank chain that includes Taylor’s Eagle Bank has a branch has received a premier distinction. Round Top State Bank, headquartered in Round Top, has earned a fivestar rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., a nationwide bank rating firm. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM
Hutto ISD implements new phone system
Hutto ISD implements new phone system
HUTTO –Hutto ISD recently implemented a new phone system to allow for easier two-way communication between parents and staff. This has caused some changes to phone numbers throughout the district. While the main district and campus numbers remain the same, individual extensions have changed. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM
The Taylor High School Color Guard competes at the Feb. 26 state competition in Spring. Courtesy photo
Color guard team wins state title
Taylor High School students have a new state championship and are moving ahead to national competition. On Feb. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM
(From right to left) Mayor Brandt Rydell proposes a toast with Jon Calvin, CEO, and Marco Cruz, Executive Director, to celebrate the opening of Lone Star Circle of Care. Photos by Jason Hennington
Care comes full Cirle
Last week, a plan to provide care in Taylor came full circle. On Friday, Feb. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM
Suspicious death case relocated
Suspicious death case relocated
Investigation into a suspicious death northeast of Taylor has moved agencies. The Pflugerville Police Department has taken over the case of a body found in 4200 block of County Road 414 Nov. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM
Virus rate falls to fall levels
Virus rate falls to fall levels
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Williamson County continue to slash week to week. Confirmed cases, which include past and current cases reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 313 in Williamson County Feb. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM
Members of Williamson County Go Texan and Twisted L celebrate achievements at the Houston Livestsock Show and Rodeo Feb. 26. Picured are, from left, Melissa Randig, Ron Randig, Kris Richter, Lance Richter, Cassie Leschber, Sean Leschber, Stacy Hooker, Bill Mikulencak and Tommy Hooker. Cour...
Locals win world title at HLSR
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) crowned area residents world champions for their smoked goods. Williamson County Go Texan, an area committe, won the 2022 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest Feb. 03/02/2022 10:00 AM
Lonestar Polocrosse practices east of Coupland. Photo courtesy of Prissy Rumel
CCO tours school, presents state of the city
COUPLAND CIVIC ORGANIZATION For its Jan. 31 meeting, the Coupland Civic Organization (CCO) was treated to a tour of the new and renovated Coupland school facilities hosted by Superintendent Tammy Brinkman. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Dominos will be played at the Tripp Center in Taylor March 8.
Domino date for seniors
On March 8, United Seniors of Taylor Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization will meet, at 9:30 a.m. at the Tripp Center, located at 1517C McLain St. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Ash Wednesday service this week
Ash Wednesday service this week
Local churches invite the public to a central location for an important date this week. Tenth Street United Methodist Church will host an Ash Wednesday service on March 2 along with First United Methodist Church and Allen Chapel AME Church of Taylor and the Thrall United Methodist Church. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
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