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Dreams that begin in the heart of a Kid

Dreams that begin in the heart of a Kid

“Dreams and memories live mere moments apart, waiting for life to introduce them.” — Never heard that before. Since I just said it, I will take credit for it. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

Area school districts contrast in TEA accountability

Area school districts contrast in TEA accountability

After a two-year pause due to COVID, the Texas Education Agency released its accountability ratings for Texas school districts for the 2021-22 school year Aug. 15, and the results couldn’t be more different for our local area. Thrall Independent School District has earned an A, while Taylor Independent School District received a C, the lowest grade possible to still receive a rating. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

S.P.J.S.T. facilities welcome new admin

S.P.J.S.T. facilities welcome new admin

Some of the area’s oldest residents have a new watchful eye looking after them. Larry Beltran was recently named as the new administrator at S.P.J.S.T. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

The Taylor City Council and Taylor Economic Development Corporation have a joint meeting at the Taylor Public Library March 1 in Taylor. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor

Council, P&Z to meet

To return to tradition in an era of modernization, a meeting Thursday could show how that might be achieved. On Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

Taylor ISD school board members Jim Buzan and Secretary Cheryl Carter overlook the bond package presented at the Aug. 15 school board meeting in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro

A bond election is coming in November for Taylor Independent School District. On Monday, Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

Judges work while enjoying their food at the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff in Taylor May 22, 2021. Photos by Fernando Castro

International barbecue days away

Taylor’s tastiest weekend of smoked goods has arrived. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Friday and Saturday, Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

Hilltop Estates is a planned residential neighborhood slated to go up in the subject property in the map above. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor

Hilltop Estates steps ongoing, issues heard

07/30/2022 03:24 PM

Council chambers

Trash program update Thursday

07/26/2022 05:27 PM

Texas Rodeo Association scholarship winners along with the TRA board members presenting the total check. Each of the ten recipients will receive $5,000 to cover tuition. Photos By Edie Zuvanic

Rodeo invests in education

The Taylor Rodeo wrapped up its 2022 event on Saturday, July 16. During the three-day rodeo, ropers and riders competed for prizes, but for some award recipients the competition took place months earlier. Ten students from Williamson and Milam counties were each awarded $5,000 scholarships during the Friday night rodeo. The winners applied in May but were notified only a few days before the rodeo started. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

Cowboys saddled up for the 72 nd annual rodeo this past July 14-16 at the Williamson County Expo Center.

The 72nd annual Taylor rodeo is in the books. The event featured three nights of nonstop action-packed entertainment on July 14-16, at the Williamson County Expo Center. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

Superintendent Devin Padavil will be at the Taylor ISD Event Center, 3101 N. Main St., July 26 at 6 p.m. for a town hall meeting. File photo

Taylor ISD town hall Tuesday

School safety and how to get teachers for the local school district will be the topic of discussion Tuesday. On July 26, Taylor Independent School District will host a town hall meeting with Superintendent Devil Padavil. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

Stacey Osborne (middle) and Kendra Maness, Taylor’s respective communications director and assistant public information officer, talk on “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” during their interview at the Taylor Press office July 11. Photo by Fernando Castro

Taylor’s talkers talk on ‘Taylor Talk’

When you hear words on behalf of Taylor’s municipal government, odds are that the words come from two ladies in particular. Stacey Osborne and Kendra Maness, Taylor’s respective communications director and assistant public information officer, were guests on the eighth episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff, “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” on July 11. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

07/23/2022 06:14 AM

Fred Kerley has become the fastest man in the world after his performance in Oregon recently. Twitter / Fred Kerley

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 20, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM