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Samsung Austin Semiconductor interns pose with city officials after completing their volunteer work. Photos courtesy of Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Cleaning up
Murphy Park became a little cleaner last week, courtesy of Samsung. Taylor’s Samsung Austin Semiconductor interns volunteered at Murphy Park Wednesday, June 28. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center was burned to the ground last year on July 10. The St. David’s Foundation was awarded a $500,000 grant to help reconstruct a replica of the home of Dr. James Lee Dickey. Photo by Jason Hennington
Dickey Museum set to get grant to rebuild
The Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving community well-being through promotion of the living legacy of Dr. James Lee Dickey, announced today that St. David’s Foundation has awarded a grant of $500,000 toward the reconstruction of a replica of Dr. Dickey’s former home in Taylor, which was destroyed by fire last year on July 10. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Taylor police are searching for Adrian Zachary. Anyone with information should contact the police at 512-352-5551.
Search for missing man underway
07/01/2023 03:41 PM
The rooftops of Avery Glen overlook an agricultural field on Wesley Miller Lane that may become Taylor’s newest rental neighborhood. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Housing prospect challenges city plan
A new housing subdivision proposed along Wesley Miller Lane by Taylor High School will test the flexibility of the city’s Envision Taylor comprehensive plan and council’s willingness to make exceptions for growth. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Gen Peńa of Veterans for Equality stands with a Pride flag near the splash pad area of Heritage Park. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Pride of Taylor
Creating a safe space for members of the LGBTQ community was a primary goal for the 2023 Taylor Pride Music and Arts Festival. Taylor Pride, an organization aimed at helping and providing resources to LGBTQ members in Taylor and the surrounding area, hosted its third annual Taylor Pride Music and Arts Festival at Heritage Park on Saturday. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM
Taylor nonprofit group kicks off Monday
Taylor nonprofit group kicks off Monday
IMPACT Taylor, Greater Taylor Foundation’s new initiative, aims to serve Taylor by listening to its residents. By interacting with community members through focus groups, the program is designed to identify Taylor’s biggest needs and fulfill them. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
INSTALLATION ISSUES
INSTALLATION ISSUES
To report a problem with fiber installation, call 512-- 457-9247 or send an email to [email protected].. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
HERITAGE SQUARE FARMER’S MARKET The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
(From left) Mike Hickey, the senior project manager of the broadband division for Mears, and John Fetter, ISP market manager with Fiber First, answer questions from the City Council at the regular meeting June 22. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Council grills fiber network installers
Local officials are less than pleased with two simultaneous city-wide fiber optic network projects that have prompted an outcry from residents over torn up yards, broken water, sewer and sprinkler lines, and other issues. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
The Taylor Press was one of nine newspapers to win Sweepstakes in their respective division. Area Editor Jason Hennington accepted the award. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Taylor Press takes home top honors
The Taylor Press, “your award winning community newspaper,” earned some top honors recently from one of the oldest newspaper trade associations in the nation. On June 3, The Taylor Press took home 11 awards from during the 2022 Better Newspaper Contest Awards Banquet at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock from the Texas Press Association, including the prestigious Sweepstakes Award. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Dworaczyk
Taylor welcomes new reporter
A new face has started at the Taylor Press this week, as Hunter Dworaczyk joins the staff as a general assignment reporter. Dworaczyk, originally from Needville, is welltraveled and makes his way to Taylor after finishing his college studies. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Fireworks moved to protect egrets
Fireworks moved to protect egrets
Following last year’s Fourth of July fireworks display that frightened a flock of egrets and ultimately caused the birds to crash into power transformers, the annual firework launch site is moving to the nearby Bull Branch Park. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Jorge Luis Serna Jr.
Suspect arrested after shooting at police
06/15/2023 10:56 AM
Earlier this year, Fred Kerley attended a ceremony unveiling a mural on the water tower on Main Street in Taylor. After the event, Kerley got back to work preparing for upcoming races. Photo by Jason Hennington
Kerley dominates the 100-meter at Florence Diamond League
06/07/2023 03:10 PM
Water Collection and Storage Class
Water Collection and Storage Class
Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m., learn about water collection and storage from Mike Dudley at the Davilla Community Center, 20803 FM 487, Bartlett. The Davilla Community Center classes have included beekeeping, home canning, genealogy, soap making and cheese making and long-term butter storage. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
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