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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
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
APRIL 17 Welfare Concern-No Report-700 block of Lizzie St Suspicious Vehicle-Unable to Locate-100 block of Pivot Shots Fired-No Report-500 block of S Main St Welfare Concern-Unable to Locate-4800 block of W Second St Theft-Report Taken-600 block of Mariposa Ln Welfare Concern-No Report-800 block of Burkett St Disturbance-No Offense-Taylor Village 1907 N Main St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-E Tenth St/Porter St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-Howard St/W Fourth St Citizen Contact-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St 911 Call-Officer Advised-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Unwanted Person-No Report-300 block of Minden St 911 Call-No Offense-1300 block of Willow Brook Trail Reckless / Erratic Driver-Unable to Locate-CR 101/US 79 Animal Complaint-No Report-500 block of Big Sur Trail Unwanted Person-No Report-2200 block of Donna Dr Reckless / Erratic Driver-No Report-400 block of E Fourth St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-600 block of Sturgis St Theft-No Report-Debus Cir Welfare Concern-No Report-Mallard Ln/NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Noise Complaint-No Report-Kings Canyon Dr/Big Sur Trail Assist Citizen-No Report-Ferguson St/W Second St Motorist Assist-No Report-600 block of Yosemite Trail Assist Citizen-No Report-1300 block of W Second St Unwanted Person-No Report-Chicken Express 3506 N Main St Assault Cause Bodily Injury Fv-Report Taken-200 block of Dahlberg Blvd Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-Th Johnson Elementary School 3100 Duck Ln APRIL 18 Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-1300 block of Sherry Dr Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-4000 block of Great Basin Dr Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-4000 block of Great Basin Dr Noise Complaint-No Report-Taylor Village 1907 N Main St 911 Call-Officer Advised-2000 block of Brewers Pl Animal Welfare-No Animal Welfare-No Report-800 block of S Main St Unwanted Person-No Report-United States Post Office 202 W Fourth St 911 Call-No Contact-100 block of Travis St Abandoned Vehicle-Report Taken-600 block of E Pecan St Animal Complaint Dog Complete calls for service available at www.TaylorPress.net.. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
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. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
Families enjoy the Ferris wheel at the carnival during the 43rd Annual Granger Lakefest & Homecoming May 8, 2021 Photo by Fernando Castro
Granger Lakefest starts Thursday
There are some new and exciting things coming to the 43rd Annual Granger Lakefest & Homecoming. You definitely won’t want to miss any of it. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
Church leaders, children and more sing during the National Day of Prayer in Taylor May 6, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro
National Day of Prayer set for Thursday
On Thursday, Taylor will join the nation in calling on a higher power to watch over the country. Oasis Church is hosting the city’s celebration of the National Day of Prayer May 5 at 7 p.m. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
Taylor’s Central Business District is marked within the red outline on this map. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
Alcohol downtown on agenda
Freely drinking outside in downtown Taylor has been temporary, but city officials have the authority to make it permanent. On Thursday, April 28, the Taylor City Council will discuss and give possible direction on the suspension of the prohibition of alcoholic beverages on public property and rights of way within the Central Business District. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
Here is a look at the area school district tax rates and the starting teacher salaries in the Taylor prior to the school board’s approval April 18. This information was presented during the State of the District address from Superintendent Devin Padavil during the Greater Taylor Chamber of...
Taylor ISD gives raises
Raises are in store for Taylor ISD personnel. On April 18, the Taylor ISD school board approved raises and compensation changes for the 2022-23 school year. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
After sunset, luminaries were lit to shine light on Heritage Square. Photo by Mikeska Brands
The light of life
Last week, a local organization shined a light or rather many lights to honor, encourage and remember anyone who has battled cancer. During the event, Heritage Square was lined with luminaries, which are bags with lights inside to represent the fight against cancer. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
Jarvis Anderson, since coming home to Taylor, has escalated the excitement of track and field by leaps and bounds with his long and triple jump events. Photo by Matt Hooks
Following the dream
Taylor Duck track and field athlete Jarvis Anderson continues to leave his imprint on the sport. This past March, Anderson broke the school track and field record in the 300-meter hurdles at the Texas Relays with a time of 37.27, a record that stood for nearly 40 years. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
Early voting underway in Hutto
Early voting underway in Hutto
HUTTO – Early voting in Hutto began Monday, April 25. Hutto City Hall is not a early voting location. The early voting location in the City of Hutto is Wilco Hutto Annex, located at 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Suite 100. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
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