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Faith-based computer networking
Faith-based computer networking
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM
Jurassic World-themed cookies Photos courtesy Tasha Wiginton
Duck City Sweets ‘anything but cookie cutter’
The piercing yellow eye of a Tyrannosaurus rex peering out from lush tropical foliage. A sweet pink kimono with a yellow obi cinched around its waist, paired with a piece of sushi so realistic, the spicy mayonnaise drizzle on top seems to glisten. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM
Music on Main starts back up again Sept. 15 with Money Chicha at Heritage Square Courtesy photo by Kendra Maness
Music on Main kicks off fall season Sept.15
The weather may be cooling off soon, but the season for outdoor evening concerts is heating up. Music on Main will launch its fall season with the nationally recognized Money Chicha at 7 p.m. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM
Polka music and home-made German food will be available at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett on Sunday, Sept. 18. Facebook/st.johnlutheranchurchelca7/
Polka Worship in Bartlett
St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a polka worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at 30650 State Highway 95 in Bartlett. The Praha Brothers Polka Band will play hymns and the liturgy, and everyone is invited to attend. A home cooked German meal will be served immediately after the service, which can be eaten at the church or can be taken to go. Desserts will also be available. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM
Participants can sign up to participate in the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride Sept. 17 to raise funds for affordable mammography services. Facebook/MammaJammaRide
Mamma Jamma Ride in Taylor Sept. 17
The 2022 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride will begin at 8 a.m. at Heritage Square on Saturday, Sept. 17 to raise funds in support of Lone Star Circle of Care’s Big Pink Bus, which brings affordable mobile mammogram services to low-income and underserved women in the region. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM
Samsung job fair at Expo Center today and Thursday
Samsung job fair at Expo Center today and Thursday
The economic future of Taylor just got brighter. Samsung Austin Semiconductor will host a Samsung Taylor Site Job Fair from 8 a.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Music on Main kicks off fall season Sept. 15
Music on Main kicks off fall season Sept. 15
The weather may be cooling off soon, but the season for outdoor evening concerts is heating up. Music on Main will launch its fall season with the nationally recognized Money Chicha at 7 p.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Kids with disabilities to fly with Flying Vikings
Kids with disabilities to fly with Flying Vikings
Many children with chronic illnesses or disabilities are confined to a wheelchair or limited in their movements due to physical impairments, fatigue or other maladies. But a local nonprofit organization is teaching some of them to soar through the sky, right here in Taylor. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
A new mix-used development is planned for north of the H-E-B shopping center.
Mixed use development with 456 units planned
A unique mix-used development, which will include 456 residential units, as well as walkable neighborhoods with retail, park space and even assorted “maker’s spaces,’ such as art studios or workshops, inched closer to becoming a reality last week. At the Aug. 25 meeting of the Taylor City Council, city leaders held a public hearing and introduced an ordinance to rezone approximately 22 acres at 3811 N. Main St., directly north of the H-E-B at Carlos G. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
ABOVE:Miss Communication, Robert Garcia (left), crowns and congratulates Bad Decision Bambi, Sasan Hamati, who was named the 2023 Miss Dudes as Dames.
DUDES STRUT
Fashion fundraiser brings in close to $10K Men put on their best dresses and walked the runway for close to $10,000. On Saturday, Aug. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Service vehicles, including fire trucks from the area were a part of the processional for Taylor retired firefighter Robert Whitmore.
Public Servants bid farewell to colleague
On Saturday, fire trucks and other service vehicles rode through town as they said goodbye to retired Taylor firefighter Robert Whitmore. Whitmore, 59, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM    1
Wilco Art Lab founder Shay Jung was a featured speaker Aug. 24 on growing up in foster care. Photos courtesy Shay Jung
Local businesswoman talks of growing up in foster care
Local businesswoman Shay Jung, founder of the Wilco Art Lab at Old Taylor High, was a featured speaker at the “Inspiring Resilience Through Vision and Leadership” retreat for about 200 Child Protective Services workers from around the state of Texas on Aug. 24 at Austin Marriot North in Round Rock. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Jeffrey Wood speaks at the city council meeting Aug. 25.
Council moves toward approving 2023 budget
Taxes, budgets and Samsung Semiconductor Austin: these were all front and center at the Taylor City Council meeting Aug. 25. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Threat at school leads to arrest
Threat at school leads to arrest
A teenager at Taylor Middle School was arrested after he threatened to commit a shooting at the school. According to Taylor Police Chief Henry Fluck, on Aug. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Zari Thompson (top) and Kimora Burks enjoy a cool end to summer band and guard camp.
A Cool End to Camp
Band and color guard beat the heat Last school year, the Taylor High School Band and Color Guard began a new tradition. They invited the local fire department to visit on their last day of summer camp to provide a cool and rewarding spray of water to dedicated guard and band members after practicing in the August heat. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
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