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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
(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
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
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
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
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
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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
Sam Blango President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) a member of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce speaks to local contractors at this past Thursday’s business fair. Photo by Matt Hooks
NAMC, Chamber host business fair at Robinson Park
Last Thursday, Feb. 24, the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Greater Austin Chapter, members of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce along with a dozen local area service providers came together at Fannie Robinson Park in Taylor for the 2022 Taylor Business Fair. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Early voting ends, Election Day March 1
Early voting ends, Election Day March 1
Early voting is over for primary county elections, and 8.36% of Williamson County registered voters made it to the polls. A total of 33,469 ballots were cast during early voting, Feb. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Candidates withdraw from elections
Candidates withdraw from elections
Local elections are set for May 7 but will have fewer candidates than expected. Taylor was set to have two contested races, one for City Council and one for the Taylor ISD Board of Trustees. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
7 shots fired into Taylor home
7 shots fired into Taylor home
Shots rang out in Taylor Monday evening, although the Taylor Police Department says there is no threat to the community. At 7:31 p.m. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Eliza Ackerman (right) discusses local Black History Month celebrations and more with Taylor Press publisher Jason Hennington during a special Taylor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee presentation at Texas Beer Company in Taylor Feb. 23. Photos by Fernando Castro
Living BLACK HISTORY
Residents learned last Wednesday about how their youth learn about Black history and their potential future from an influential instructional aide at Taylor High School. “I want to see us grow,” said Eliza Ackerman. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Buffalo soldiers were African American soldiers who mainly served on the Western frontier following the American Civil War. In 1866, six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments were created after Congress passed the Army Organization Act. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Taylor High School class of 1989 graduate, Steven Thomas recently received a promotion with his current job, and will be responsible for summits in six southern states. Courtesy Photo
Taylor alum gets promotion
In November of 2021, Steven Thomas was named Divisional Assistant Vice President of Business Development at Summit, a Great American Insurance Company, Southwest Regional office. Summit, a monoline workers compensation insurance company with over $600 million of in force premium, provides coverage to businesses throughout 14 states in the US. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Hippos were everywhere last week during World Hippo Day. More than 300 people stopped by Hutto City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 15, to celebrate World Hippo Day. The event featured hippo books, art, snacks and Hippo swag. Facebook / City of Hutto
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Feb. 23, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
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