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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

ABOVE:Miss Communication, Robert Garcia (left), crowns and congratulates Bad Decision Bambi, Sasan Hamati, who was named the 2023 Miss Dudes as Dames.

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

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

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

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

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

In 2019, Constable Precinct 4 hopeful Paul Leal (left) greets community members while visiting a block party for National Night Out. The event returns after two years Tuesday, Oct. 4. File photo

National Night Out returns

After two years, National Night Out is set to return in Taylor Tuesday, Oct. 4. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB LIONS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

Participants can sign up to participate in the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride Sept. 17 to raise funds for affordable mammography services. Facebook/Mamma Jamma Ride

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. Since the ride was launched in 2009, more than $2 million has been raised to combat breast cancer. Registration for the all-skills-level event is $35 for each adult rider, who is required to raise at least $300 to ride on event day and will receive the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride t-shirt, $50 for under-18 riders, for whom fundraising is not required, and $35 for virtual riders, with no fundraising minimum either. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

Photo by Jason Hennington

Patriot Day set for Sept. 11

The Taylor Fire Department will sponsor the 9/11 Memorial March and Patriot Day Program in the evening. A parade will march down Main Street in Taylor, followed by a program at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

Corina Zepeda director of industry relations at Texas State Technical College.

TSTC and Temple adapting to fill the skills gap

Taylor and the surrounding region have a high-tech future on the horizon, and area institutions of higher learning are adapting right along there with it to meet the needs of local industry, community partners and students seeking up-to-date, hands-on skills. This was the focus of several presentations made at the Taylor Texas Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center’s luncheon Aug. 22 at Taylor Independent School Events Center. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

At Large Councilman Dwayne Ariola reads the mayor’s proclamation of September being “Library Card Sign-up Month” in the City of Taylor to Library Director Karen Ellis at the City Council meeting Aug. 25.

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH

. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

County Judge lifts burn ban

County Judge lifts burn ban

WILCO – After two months of severe drought conditions, the burn ban in the county has ended. On Wednesday, Aug. 24, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell lifted the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Williamson County. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

Lessin

Lessin joins, Miller returns to Taylor Press

There are two more new faces at east Williamson County’s newspaper. Nicole Lessin has joined the Taylor Press staff as a general assignment reporter. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

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