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ACTIVITIES ABOUND

This Saturday, Sept. 9, there are Taylor events happening. 09/02/2023 08:48 AM

Granger Annual Bazaar Sept. 3

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Tax deadline

TIMELINE TO TAX DEADLINE

JANUARY 2023 – The city publishes a report showing road maintenance will cost approximately $1.4 million per year. Only $300,000 was originally budgeted for 2023. 09/02/2023 08:48 AM

Hutto resident Nicole Calderon presents the mayor with bananas to illustrate her view of city council’s behavior. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Road maintenance underfunded in City budget

HUTTO – In a budget that allocated $3 million for improvements to Fritz Park, only $750,000 was set aside for maintaining city streets. The $351 million fiscal year 2024 budget presented by city staff found room for items including a new street sweeper and a shower being installed in City Hall, but fell short of the approximately $1.2 million staff said was needed for road maintenance. 09/02/2023 08:48 AM

Published by Taylor, this chart lays out the times when residents can engage in outdoor water irrigation. Courtesy Photo

Taylor enters Stage 2 Drought Warning

08/28/2023 04:59 PM

Lady Ducks volleyball makes splash at Bay City tourney

Lady Ducks volleyball makes splash at Bay City tourney

08/25/2023 01:15 PM

FRED KERLEY CUTLINE: Fred Kerley competes in the 400-meter dash during the 2017 World Athletics Championships held in London, England. File photo

Fred Kerley comes up short in 100-meter semifinals

08/25/2023 12:59 PM

James Guerra, president and CEO of JG Consulting, presents the firm’s recommended hiring timeline to Taylor Independent School District’s board of trustees. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Taylor ISD sets hiring timeline

Taylor Independent School District plans to hire a new superintendent before Thanksgiving break. The district’s board of trustees unanimously voted to approve JG Consulting’s timeline for the superintendent hiring process during its Aug. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

City eyes budget, municipal complex

City eyes budget, municipal complex

As city leaders prepare to approve next year’s budget and tax rate this Thursday, they will also be turning their attention to the fine details of building the new $53 million municipal complex and justice center. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Tim Mikeska, Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off organizer, hypes up judges before the brisket event. Briskets were the last category judged during the Cook-off. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk

Added fire safety precautions did not damper spirits at the 2023 Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off. Hot, dry and windy forecasted weather predictions brought concerns of potential fires during the 44th annual barbecue event in Murphy Park Aug. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

The Bartlett fertilizer plant caught fire Sunday night around 8:30. Multiple crews responded to the three-alarm blaze. However, the structure was considered a total loss. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Bartlett fertilizer plant destroyed by fire

BARTLETT – Officials consider a Bartlett fertilizer plant’s structure to be a “total loss” after a fire occurred late Sunday, Aug. 20. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker

Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker

AUSTIN – Prepare to be captivated by the inspiring journey of filmmaking duo Luke and Martha Van Garza. Mrs. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

STAGE 3 OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS

STAGE 3 OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS

Industrial, commercial, institutional and properties with no street address: Wednesdays only Residential addresses ending in 0 or 1: Mondays only Residential addresses ending in 2 or 3: Tuesdays only Residential addresses ending in 4 or 5: Thursdays only Residential addresses ending in 6 or 7: Fridays only Residential addresses ending in 8 or 9: Saturdays only 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

HIPPO BITES

School bonds offered to public HUTTO — People proud of their Hippo heritage, or those who simply want to bank on the growth of the school district, now have the opportunity to invest in school bonds. The Hutto Independent School District has issued approximately $145,040,000 in Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Like Elijah: Are you the only one left?

Like Elijah: Are you the only one left?

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

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