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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

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. For updates, visit https://www. facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Corporate sponsorships available for Break the Silence 3K Wlak/Run

Corporate sponsorships available for Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run

3K FROM STAFF REPORTS [email protected] Sexual abuse of children is a topic that is rarely talked about, but a group of community leaders are hoping to raise awareness about this issue and funds to protect vulnerable youth in Williamson County. The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization providing education and child advocacy and bringing together a wide array of stakeholders, will be a partner in the first ever Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, April 15 in Murphy Park. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

The Livingston Fund was established as a result of a planned gift from the Livingston estate

The Livingston Fund was established as a result of a planned gift from the Livingston estate

The Livingston Fund was established as a result of a planned gift from the Livingston estate. The fund honors the memory of Leo L. Livingston, and grants from the fund benefit non-profit organizations in the Taylor community. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

CORRECTION

CORRECTION: A previous article of the Taylor Press incorrectly stated that there would be a second public hearing on ordinances affecting a development planned for north of the airport. The City Council is set to vote on the ordinances March 9, but there will be no public hearings. 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

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