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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. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM
Property taxes are affected by a recent Williamson County Commissioners Court vote.
County OKs tax exempts
On May 17, Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to increase property tax exemptions, which should provide tax relief to residential homesteads in the county. “Williamson County has seen tremendous growth in property values this past year,” said Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long, “so it was important to the Commissioners Court that we do what we can in order to lessen the tax burden on our homeowners to combat rising home values.” Property tax exemptions for people ages 65 and older increased from $90,000 to $125,000. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM
Hutto Police Chief Jeffery Yarbrough is ready to create opportunities for the community and the officers in the Hutto Police Department. Photo by Jason Hennington
Hutto police chief embraces opportunities
HUTTO - The new chief of police in Hutto, Jeffery Yarbarough, plans to embrace the community, the people and the opportunity to strengthen law enforcement. Originally from Nacogdoches, Yarbarough believes there is a plethora of opportunity in Hutto. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM
Ribbon cutting, open house this week
Ribbon cutting, open house this week
Melissa Gauna, financial advisor of financial services firm Edward Jones, invites the public to an Open House celebration. “We are thrilled to be a part of this community and look forward to meeting everyone at the open house and getting your support for an organization that does so much for our neighbors,” said the Edward Jones firm in a press release. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM
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
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