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FY 24 budget, tax rate to be introduced
FY 24 budget, tax rate to be introduced
The tax rate is going down, but water utility rates are going up once again. And overall, the budget for fiscal year 2024 will swell by about 28 percent to $62 million from last year’s $48 million. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook. com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
At last year’s International Barbecue Cook-Off, brothers Geraldo and Fernando Reyes slice some brisket to submit for judging. Photo by Fernando Castro
Taylor International BBQ Cook-off
The Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off Committee will host the Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off Aug. 18-19 in Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Dr. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
GriefShare program offered to local community
GriefShare program offered to local community
Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program held at Christ Fellowship Church. This non-denominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Baylor Scott White Medical Center – Taylor has been recognized for pneumonia care. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Clinic earns ‘high ranking’ for pneumonia care
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor, 305 Mallard Lane, earned a “high performing” recognition for their level of care in pneumonia cases by U.S. News & World Report. The publication issues an annual Best Hospitals report ranking the nation’s medical centers. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Ida Weaver (left), Jim Weaver, Aaron King, Cristina Garza and Chris Tipton, members of Hutto Community Watch, attended the council meeting. The organization supports a no new revenue tax rate. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
City proposes no new revenue tax rate
HUTTO – Hutto City Manager James Earp presented a budget based on a no-new-revenue tax rate at the Aug. 3 council meeting. The overall recommended budget for fiscal year 2024 totals $351,016,797 for all city funds, including the capital improvement projects prioritized by City Council. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Back to Eden: After Antichrist
Back to Eden: After Antichrist
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
These moments to remember
These moments to remember
G “The drive-in movie where we’d go, And somehow never watched the show. We will have these moments to remember.” — Song lyrics, American singer and actor, Bing Crosby “Was that a drive-in movie?” I asked out loud. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Helmer Woodrow William Dahl
Helmer Woodrow William Dahl
Helmer Woodrow William Dahl of Hutto was born April 19, 1924, and went home to be with his Lord Aug. 6, 2023, blessed with 99 years on this earth. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
John Matysek
John Matysek
John Matysek, 83, of Austin, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Cherry Lynn (Menzel) Tag
Cherry Lynn (Menzel) Tag
On July 10, 2023, God called Cherry Lynn (Menzel) Tag home. Cherry was born Feb. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
SIGHTS FROM DUCK DAY
SIGHTS FROM DUCK DAY
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Taylor High School varsity football senior quarterback Joshua Mikulencak reads the defense and looks for an open receiver downfield on Saturday, Aug. 5 during the Duck Day scrimmage held at The Duck Pond.
Taylor flocks to Duck Day football scrimmage
ANDREW SALMI andrew.salmi@granitemedia partners.com The Duck Pond was the site of Taylor High School’s first Duck Day showcase (formerly Meet The Ducks) under athletic director and head football coach Earven Flowers as fall activities were introduced to the public with football, volleyball, cross country, team tennis, cheer, band, color guard and more. Saturday morning was the first day that the Ducks were allowed to have full-contact practice as the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams were all on the field in pads and helmets. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Thrall High School students proudly introduce themselves on Friday, Aug. 4 during the annual Meet The Tigers event held at Tiger Stadium. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Thrall hosts Meet The Tigers at packed Tiger Stadium
THRALL – Tiger Stadium was the site of the annual Meet The Tigers event as Tigers and Tigerettes fall activities for Thrall High School were on display for the community. Football, volleyball, cross country, cheer, band and coaches properly introduced themselves as they went down the line with a microphone on Friday evening with the stands packed and plenty of smiling faces from Thrall. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM