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Hutto High School graduating senior Simon Carter accepts the $1,000 WCRTA Aspiring Educator Scholarship from Melissa Jones. Photo by Barbara Yerby
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 15, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 06/18/2022 06:20 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
06/18/2022 06:20 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06/18/2022 06:20 AM
Emergency vehicles in Granger were called to an explosion June 15. File photo
Explosion claims life in Granger
A fiery explosion in Granger claimed the life of one of its residents. On Wednesday, June 15, a large boom heard in the southeast area of the community was confirmed to be an explosion by Mayor Monica Stonjaík. 06/18/2022 06:20 AM
Carrillo
Arrest made in Hutto May crash
An adult teenager was arrested Monday for a crash last month at the northern edge of Hutto. Tristan Carrillo, 18, of Georgetown was booked into the Williamson County Jail Monday, June 13. 06/18/2022 06:20 AM
Jason Hennington talks with Red Bailey about the upcoming Taylor PRIDE festival during an interview at Texas Beer Company in Taylor June 15. Photo by Fernando Castro
DEI talks pride with PRIDE
Taylor PRIDE had an opportunity to talk about its upcoming festival during a special interview downtown last Wednesday. On June 15, the Taylor Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee met with Taylor PRIDE member Red Bailey during the committee’s monthly meeting at Texas Beer Company. 06/18/2022 06:20 AM
Carrillo
Arrest made in Hutto crash
06/15/2022 04:09 PM
A resident holds a flag at the Taylor PRIDE event June 26, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro
Taylor PRIDE to return
Downtown Taylor is set to host the third of a relatively new annual festival. Taylor Pride, an LGBTQ advocacy organization for the Taylor area, is holding it second in-person pride celebration Saturday, June 25, from 2 to 10 p.m. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM
Interim City Manager Isaac Turner sits at his station in front of the Hutto City Council during their meeting at Hutto City Hall May 19. Photo by Fernando Castro
Hutto begins city manager process
HUTTO – At a special called city council meeting this past Thursday, June 9, the Hutto city council released the plans on filling the city manager position. On Thursday, June 23, the Hutto City Council will release the names of the five or six candidates for the city manager position. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM
Quincy Griffith (left) leads in prayer during a Juneteenth celebration at Fannie Robinson Park in Taylor June 19, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro
Juneteenth events celebrate freedom, history, hope
Known as “a second Independence Day,” Juneteenth will be celebrated this weekend with events in Fannie Robinson Park in Taylor. The Welfare Workers Club will present the Emancipation Day Juneteenth 2022 Weekend Celebration June 17-18 at the Dickey Community Center in Robinson Park. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM
cheers to 50 YEARS
cheers to 50 YEARS
The Williamson County Retired Teachers Association (WCRTA) celebrated their 50th anniversary June 10 at their June meeting. Held in the Taylor ISD Event Center, the retired teachers received a proclamation from the state of Texas and celebrated with banners, balloons, cake and a toast to the past 50 years with excitement about the future. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM
A burn ban is in effect for Williamson County.
Burn ban in county
Outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated Williamson County effective immediately. On June 14, County Judge Bill Gravell issued an order declaring a local state of disaster for Williamson County. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM
Constable Paul Leal smiles with his award presented at the House of Representatives Chamber at the State Capitol in Austin June 10. Courtesy photos
Constable wins public service award
Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable Paul Leal was selected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to receive the 2022 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM
Officer Randy Wheeler (second from left, is pictured with other competitors at the Texas Police Games in San Angelo June 13. Facebook / Hutto Police Department
Officer wins silver at Texas Police Games
A local officer took his skills from patrolling streets to athletic competition. Officer Randy Wheeler competed in the Texas Police Games in San Angelo Monday, June 13. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM
Chief Jeff Yarbrough stands with his 2022 Law Enforcement Award for Professional Achievement from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Hutto chief receives award
Hutto’s police chief has been credited with an initiative on school safety. Chief Jeff Chief Jeff Yarbrough recently received the 2022 Law Enforcement Award for Professional Achievement from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for the creation of a school safety model called the Four Pillars of School Policing. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM
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