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Community Conversations on Tuesday
Community Conversations on Tuesday
Do you know what’s strong and weak in Taylor? On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center is hosting Community Conversations. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR THANKS TAYLOR ISD BOARD
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR THANKS TAYLOR ISD BOARD
Jason Hennington (left), Taylor Press publisher and Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament director, thanks Taylor ISD at its school board meeting July 25 for their support of the Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The tournament was held July 9-10 at Taylor Middle School and raised over $4,500. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM
LEAD TAYLOR CLASS GRADUATES
LEAD TAYLOR CLASS GRADUATES
Kendra Maness (front) with Councilmember Dwayne Ariola behind her congratulate graduates of the 2022 LEAD Taylor program during the June 23 City Council meeting in Taylor. The program is a community-focused, collaborative program that provides participants an in-depth look at government operations, community planning and awareness, and the opportunity to learn about civic culture from the inside. The classes include information about how city government works, operations of various city departments and Taylor Independent School District. Classes also covered civic organizations, Taylor history, the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, the Taylor Economic Development Corporation, Main Street and downtown Businesses. Classes are slated to return next year. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM
New officers for the Friends of the Taylor Public Library are (from left) Ann Wentrcek, treasurer; Lois Duncan, vice president; Maria Newman, president; and Robin McKinley, secretary. Courtesy photo
New officers named for Friends of the library
The Friends of the Taylor Public Library have elected new officers for the next year. Leading the organization are Maria Newman, president; Lois Duncan, vice president; Ann Wentrcek, treasurer; and Robin McKinley, secretary. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Sandy Perio (front), Taylor Animal Shelter manager, accepts donations from the Taylor Area Businesswomen. Courtesy photo
Trucking forward
The Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department added a new piece of hardware to assist with fighting fires. The department now has a 2,000-gallon tender with a 1250 GPM pump, which is typically used by firefighters to supply water to fire hose reels, fire hydrants or sprinkler systems. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Random acts of kindness
Random acts of kindness
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop We received a lot of submissions this week. All wonderful acts of kindness. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
FCCLA MEMBERS PLACE AT NATIONALS
FCCLA MEMBERS PLACE AT NATIONALS
Hutto ISD students Allison Bautista and Olivia Overholser placed in the national top 10 and received a gold recognition award at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America national conference in San Diego earlier this month. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
ROTARY HEARS ABOUT UNIQUE GARDENS
ROTARY HEARS ABOUT UNIQUE GARDENS
The Rotary Club of Taylor heard from Karen Schobel during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor July 14. Schobel talked about tower gardens. Taylor’s Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. Courtesy photo 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
Play goes through end of month
Play goes through end of month
Georgetown Palace Theatre presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” at the Palace Playhouse through July 31. Comic Christopher Durang creates what the Palace calls a wildly funny farce about a selfabsorbed movie star — with her 20-something boy-toy in tow — who returns to the family farmhouse to visit her brother and sister. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
Parks and Rec department recognized
Parks and Rec department recognized
Parks and Recreation Month allowed city staff an opportunity to recognize the importance of local features and the people who maintain them. On July 14, the Taylor City Council issues a proclamation for the aforementioned month in July. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
Former teacher celebrates 96th birthday
Former teacher celebrates 96th birthday
Lessie M. Givens celebrated her 96th birthday Saturday with family and friends at her home. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM
Taylor ISD school board members congratulate the district’s Teachers of the Year. Award recipients from left are Jennifer Lindquist, Jean Barnett, Trent Whitney, Cynthia Rios, Lynn Bedard, Briana Bohac and Laura Sanchez. Photo by Tim Crow
Taylor ISD names Teachers of the Year
Art teacher Jean Barnett is Taylor High School’s Teacher of the Year. She loves watching her students grow and says that she learns from them as they learn from her. Being able to watch their artistic journey over their high school career is something she calls, “super special.” 07/16/2022 06:06 AM
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