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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM
Chief Henry Fluck shared this data of the projected yearly cost for an entry level officer next fiscal year and how much a potential grant would cover without a waiver during the May 12 Taylor City Council meeting. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor.
Taylor applies for COPS grant
A new grant might help the Taylor Police Department expand. On May 12, the Taylor City Council authorized completion of an application for a grant from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM
Virus cases uptick
Virus cases uptick
Williamson County’s COVID-19 cases had the biggest jump last week since January, although current numbers still pale from the year’s start. Confirmed cases, which include past and current episodes reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 520 in the county May 10-16. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM
Gala tickets sales end today
Gala tickets sales end today
Today, May 18, is the last day to secure your tickets for the upcoming Casino Night Gala hosted by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $75 per person or $125 per couple and can be registered for at the Chamber website, www.taylorchamber.org, by clicking on the Casino Gala logo at the top of the home page. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM
Vicki Roth (left) administers the oath of office for returning and new Taylor ISD board members Cheryl Carter, Marco Ortiz and Joseph Meller during the board’s meeting in Taylor May 16.
School board swears in, reorganizes members
A school board member bid farewell as a new trustee took his seat. Taylor Independent School District swore in newly elected members to the board of trustees. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM
Continuing and new Taylor ISD school board members take one of their first votes in their new configuration during their meeting in Taylor May 16. Photo by Fernando Castro
School staff eligible for stipend
Hours of work outside of the classroom will be rewarded at Taylor ISD Taylor Independent School District will give $400 stipends for employees that finished reading academies within the 2021-22 school year. Superintendent Devin Padavil informed the board of trustees of the revision to the district’s retention stipend. 05/18/2022 10:22 AM
Jason Hennington interviews Karen Ellis during a live stream on the Taylor Press Facebook page May 9. Photo by Fernando Castro
Library director checks out ‘Talk’
The Taylor Public Library is a place to be quiet, but its director recently had plenty to shout out about what’s going with the facility. On May 9, Karen Ellis was the guest on the sixth episode of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff on Facebook. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM
Celebrate senior moments
Celebrate senior moments
It’s almost graduation, and we want to celebrate our local seniors. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins or just good friends, submit photos of your senior for our Senior Moments & Memories pages in the Sunday May 29 edition of the Taylor Press. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM
Bill Albert addresses the Taylor City Council during a May 12 meeting at the city hall in Taylor. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor
Plan change passes
Taylor’s plan for the future has been amended amid concerns from the public and on the Taylor City Council. On Thursday, May 12, the council approved 4-1 to approve an ordinance for an amendment to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM
Superintendent Tommy Hooker discusses Thrall Independent School District’s bond proposals with the high school and middle school student councils prior to Election Day May 7. Student leaders asked questions and learned more about the bonds. Facebook / Thrall Independent School District
Bigger and better coming for Thrall ISD
The city of Thrall let their voices be heard this past Election Day on Saturday, May 7. The residents went to the polls and voted on two separate propositions for Thrall ISD. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM
COUPLAND ISD
COUPLAND ISD
On May 7, Coupland ISD’s bond election, which needs a majority vote across two counties, ended in a 68-68 tie in unofficial results. In Williamson County, 67 votes were in favor of the bond with 65 votes against. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM
Granger ISD released this rendering a possible new high school campus prior to the recent bond election held May 7. Courtesy graphic / Granger ISD
Granger approves $44 million bond
With 59.64% of the vote, Granger ISD’s bond proposition passed on Election Day, May 7. “The Board of Trustees and I appreciate everyone who voted in this election and are grateful to Granger ISD voters for recognizing our need to plan for our future by supporting this bond,” says Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM
BIRTHDAY
BIRTHDAY
HOOKS Anastasia Hooks will turn 5 years old on Monday, May 16. Ana will celebrate with her friends and family on Sunday, May 15, at her home in Hutto. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM
Christian Avalos and Savannah Coy were chosen by teachers at Legacy Early College High School as the Service Award winners for 2022 by the Rotary Club of Taylor May 2. Photos by Richard Stone
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 11, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM
Blackland Prairie Days returns
Blackland Prairie Days returns
Second Street is filled with vendors during the Blackland Prairie Days festival in Taylor May 7. Photo by Fernando Castro The 2022 Blackland Prairie Days festival began with the Taylor High School chorus and jazz band ensemble this past Saturday, May 7. 05/14/2022 11:33 AM
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