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Cyclists prepare to begin the 2023 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride in Taylor Sept. 16. The ride has been in Taylor since 2021 and is a fundraiser for breast cancer screenings. Photos courtesy of Lone Star Circle of Care

Cycling for a Cause

Mammas ride to beat breast cancer The 2023 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride filled Taylor with pink this past weekend. Around 350 cyclists put the rubber to the road and pedaled away during the event Sept. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

Updated grid conditions can be viewed on ERCOT’s website. Users have access to information such as supply and demand. Photos courtesy of ERCOT

ERCOT prepares for October eclipse

The especially hot Texas weather has consistently stressed the power grid this summer. The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has set 10 new all-time peak demand records this summer. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

SPAY-ghetti Dinner & Dance

SPAY-ghetti Dinner & Dance

On Saturday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 9 p.m., Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 will host its 3rd annual Texas Critter Crusaders SPAY-ghetti Dinner & Dance, 5025 FM 619. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

This weekend, Taylor SPJST Lodge #29 is having a Barbecue Cook-Off with a $5,000 prize.

SPJST BBQ Cook-Off

On Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

Music on Main

Kelly McRae (far left) will be performing with Jake Waylon Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at Heritage Square Park, 400 Main St. File photo Thursday Sept Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., join Taylor Public Arts and Bogle Family Vineyards for the first Music on Main event of the fall series of 2023 at Heritage Square Park N St Park, 400 N. Main St. Jake Waylon with Kelley McRae will be performing. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

Taylor Press Area Editor Jason Hennington shares photography tips with students in Matt Hooks photography class at Taylor High School. Hennington also invited students to submit their work for publication in the Press as they document the THS story throughout the school year. Photo by Tim...

TIPS FROM A PRO

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Mrs. Valerie Pugh assists her students in working on their class banner that will be displayed in the hallway at Main Street Elementary School. Their motto is We Are DUCKS: Determined, Understanding, Caring, Kind and Smart. The first through fifth grade campus will fill the hallways with c...

CLASS BANNERS DISPLAY SCHOOL PRIDE

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From left: Dawn Dickens, Director of Nursing Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor, John Hawkins, President and CEO of Texas Hospital Association and Tim Tarbell Vice President of Operations Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor. Courtesy photo

THA honors Taylor medical center for 75 years

The Texas Hospital Association recently recognized Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor for its 75 years of membership in the association. THA President and CEO John Hawkins said, “Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor has reached a significant milestone, and we are grateful for your long-term membership and vast contributions to the industry.” “These past years have certainly been challenging ones, and they underscore the importance of us working together as an industry. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

HIPPO BITES

Public meeting on city tax Sept. 21 HUTTO — The public will have its chance to comment on the city budget and proposed tax rate at 7 p.m. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

SEPT. 10 Juvenile Complaint-No Report-900 block of Gilmore St Threat-No Report-100 block of W Lake Dr Assist Citizen-No Report-Taylor PD 500 S Main St Disturbance-Unable to Locate-1000 block of Mallard Ln Reckless / Erratic Driver-Unable to Locate-400 block of Se Carlos G Parker Blvd Accident Minor-No Report-200 block of Rices Crossing Rd Assist Citizen-No Report-Taylor PD 500 S Main St Disturbance-No Report-100 block of Second Ave 911 Call-No Report-300 block of Hosack St Civil Matter-No Report-900 block of Debra Dr Welfare Concern-No Report-Power Food Mart 600 N Main St 911 Call-Officer Advised-4300 block of Big Bend Trail Loose Livestock-No Report-FM 619/E Fourth St SEPT. 09/20/2023 09:24 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. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM

I pledge allegiance to who?

I pledge allegiance to who?

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 09/20/2023 09:24 AM