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Stacy Stork, a member of a citizens compensation committee, protests the City Council’s split vote to increase their own pay to $1,000 per month and $1,500 for the mayor at the regular meeting July 27. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Council ignores committee, OK’s hefty pay raise
07/28/2023 09:30 AM
One dead after collision last week
One dead after car collision last week
07/25/2023 05:53 PM
Taylor Independent School District trustees unanimously approved to authorize contract negotiations for an interim superintendent. Dr. Steve Flores could be the temporary solution for Taylor ISD if the contract goes through. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Taylor ISD targets interim superintendent
07/24/2023 10:57 PM
Lindsie Almquist, president of Craftsman College, a trades school launching this fall, speaks July 17 at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon at the Taylor Mansion. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Signing Day kicks off apprentice program
A possible life-changing opportunity for students is coming to Taylor. A trade school has been announced, however, the first step begins next month. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Taylor ISD to launch superintendent search
Taylor ISD to launch superintendent search
Taylor Independent School District school trustees will begin the process of selecting a replacement for Superintendent Devin Padavil at their July 24 meeting. Padavil has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of the Georgetown Independent School District after serving for two and a half years as superintendent of Taylor ISD. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Assistant City Manager Tom Yantis provides an overview of a proposed revision to the subdivision ordinance that will allow for expedited permitting for industrial businesses associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Photo by Nicole Lessin
City seeks to expedite industrial permitting
City leaders are paving the way for new industrial businesses associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor to get up and running at lightning speed. At the July 13 Taylor City Council meeting, development services officials introduced Ordinance 2023-30 to amend the subdivision ordinance to allow the municipality to issue building permits prior to accepting the related infrastructure in order to expedite large-scale projects hoping to set up shop in the shadow of Samsung. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell speaks in front of Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s Taylor interns. Gravell was a driving force of ensuring the school district would gain an internship program for its students. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
TRAINING DAY
AUSTIN – The second class of the Samsung Austin Semiconductor interns from Taylor High School officially finished their training with a ceremony. The plant hosted a celebration Friday, July 21, for the interns’ last day of the six-week internship in the main fab lobby. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
While the Taylor Animal Shelter is under a limited capacity, it is still operational for adoptions and fostering. It currently has six dogs waiting to be adopted or fostered. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Animal shelter construction on schedule
The Taylor animal shelter renovations are underway and on schedule. The shelter had to temporarily limit its capacity since construction began in June. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Katelyn Aderhold was crowned the 2023-2024 Taylor Rodeo Queen at the annual rodeo in July. Photos courtesy of Taylor Rodeo Association
The Taylor Rodeo Association introduced Katelyn Aderhold as the Taylor Rodeo Queen for 2023-2024
The Taylor Rodeo Association introduced Katelyn Aderhold as the Taylor Rodeo Queen for 2023-2024. Currently, Aderhold is an incoming junior at Thrall High School and is the junior director of the Williamson County Livestock Show. She is an FFA officer, a member of the Student Council, volleyball player and a frequent volunteer. She plans to attend Tarleton State University and major in Agriculture and Consumer Science. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Pastor Anthony Watson helps members prepare Thanksgiving dinners at The First Baptist Church. Watson will celebrate 25 years, the longest tenure for a pastor at the church, Sunday, July 23 during the 10:45 a.m. service. Courtesy photo
Pastor reflects on 25 years in Taylor
“I was grateful that God would bless me to lead His church,” Anthony Watson said about his feeling when he was selected as the pastor of First Baptist. Watson came to Taylor in 1998 as the new pastor of The First Baptist Church. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Taylor ISD to begin superintendent search
Taylor ISD to begin superintendent search
07/19/2023 12:43 PM
Taylor ISD superintendent Devin Padavil has accepted a position as superintendent at Georgetown ISD. Photo by Jason Hennington
Superintendent headed to Georgetown
07/17/2023 10:17 PM
Lightning Bombers player Markell Fitzgerald gets around a defender and attacks the paint on Sunday, July 9 during an 11–14 division game. Photos by Larry Pelchat
SLAM DUNK
The 10th annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament was held on July 8–9 at Taylor High School with 19 teams in the 18-and-older division, six squads in the 11–14 division and the Shining Stars special needs group playing on Sunday at the end of the action. A new champion was crowned in the 18-and-older division as Snipe Squad Reloaded knocked off the defending champion Austin Knightz in an extremely competitive semifinal matchup on Sunday and cruised in the championship game against the Bandits. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
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Body ID’ed as missing man
On Monday, July 10, Taylor detectives received confirmation that the body found last week is the Taylor man who has been missing since June 20. Fingerprint comparison done by Hill Country Forensics matched the body to that of Adrian Zachary, 45, of Taylor. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Rodeo contestant competes in saddle bronc riding event in a previous rodeo. In the contest, the participant must stay on the horse for eight seconds without touching the animal with their free hand. Photo from Staff Files
Rodeo begins Thursday
The annual Taylor Rodeo is just days away. Held every year since 1950, the rodeo begins this Thursday, July 13, and runs through Saturday, July 15. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
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