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Applied Materials deal falters
Applied Materials deal falters
HUTTO – Although nobody is officially stating that the deal has been called off, Hutto has returned a $200,000 deposit on land that was being held for the future site of Applied Materials, a world-wide supplier to the semiconductor industry. The company has a manufacturing plant in Northeast Austin that employs an estimated 2,500 workers. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Declan Haussmann, 2, smiles after getting to see a ladder truck up close with mom Ashley Reynolds and big brother Stacy Davis, 11. Photos by Nicole Lessin
Fur-less Fun
Decayden Wilson was hoping to pet an animal or two, but the youngster did not go home disappointed. “It’s amazing,” said the 10-year-old, who attended the Taylor Public Library’s Truck Petting Zoo March 16 with his great aunt, cousin and sister. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Gov. Greg Abbott and Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman discuss the proposed Texas Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act March 15 at the Capitol. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Leaders bank on semiconductors
AUSTIN — Semiconductor chips such as those that will be manufactured at Taylor’s Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant have a long history in Texas, and state leaders say they are key to the state’s global future. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Taylor Press’ Area Editor Jason Hennington (left) visits with Morgan Cook, Taylor cemetery’s sexton and coordinator March 15. Photo by Grace Horvath
Sexton more than a Dickens novel character
A cemetery sexton may conjure up an archaic character from a Charles Dickens’ novel, but Morgan Cook says his job at Taylor’s cemetery is a bit more involved than that. Cook stopped by the Taylor Press March 15 to film an episode of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” and discuss the modern-day challenges associated with his centuriesold job. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Selfies sought
Selfies sought
Here is your chance to be a Facebook star, and you could win a $100 gift card in the process. Granite Media Partners is hosting a selfie contest featuring our Taylor and Hutto digital TV screens with you as the star. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Unity in diversity
Unity in diversity
“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.
What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.
Your greatest health is your wealth | By Dr. Cindy Steward We hear this from new patients all the time. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library
Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library
Get ready for springtime in the garden! The Friends of the Taylor Public Library will host a free Plant Swap from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/18/2023 07:26 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. Main St., Taylor. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats, and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www. facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Livingston applications now available
Livingston applications now available
The Leo Livingston Fund grant committee is actively accepting applications to help local non-profit organizations again this year. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitable endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Taylor FD seeks federal aid for staffing boost
Taylor FD seeks federal aid for staffing boost
A federal grant program may be an answer to the city’s current inadequate staffing levels for the Taylor Fire Department. At the March 9 Taylor City Council meeting, officials will consider approving a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program, which could provide the city with funds for nine additional positions for three years to meet minimum staffing stan- dards of the National Fire Protection Association. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Head judge Brian Nelson evaluates a point decision.
Hutto Robotics qualifies for world
HUTTO – This past weekend, Hutto Middle School played host to teams from across the region as elementary and middle school students showed off their skills in the VEX Robotics State Championship. Five teams from Hutto Middle School and one team from Howard Norman Elementary earned top scores and will next compete for the title of World Champions. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
An aerial shot of the Texas Beer Company Brewery & Biergarten at 1331 W. Second St. Courtesy photo by Tim Boonstra
STILL CRAFTING COMMUNITY
Texas BeEr Company reopens with familiar sights and new delights The Texas Beer Company may have closed its iconic watering hole at the corner of Second and Main streets Jan. 1, but last Saturday’s inaugural event at their new taproom at 1331 W. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Mayor Brandt Rydell addresses a sold-out crowd at the Taylor Independent School District’s Event Center Feb. 27. Photo by Jason Hennington
Mayor delivers “State of our city” address
Taylor is growing, improving and has a luminescent future ahead of it. That was the message from Mayor Brandt Rydell during his annual “State of the city” address at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon Monday, Feb. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Apolinar Ruiz (left), lead instructor in Texas State Technical College’s Precision Machining Technology program at the East Williamson County campus, talks to high school students attending the campus open house Friday, March 3, at the East Williamson County Higher Education Center. Photo...
TSTC hosts open house at East Williamson County campus
HUTTO – Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus hosted more than 200 area high school students during its open house on Friday, March 3, at the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
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