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Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, S&D Plumbing, and Coppera Plumbing & Commercial Services invites the public to attend a signing day for the plumbing trades, which will showcase students entering a pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship program. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
New trades school launching in Taylor
New trades school launching in Taylor
This fall, Coppera Plumbing & Commercial Services is launching Craftsman College, a new earn-as-you-learn trade school in Taylor. “We’re working with the United States Department of Labor and area school districts to create innovative environments for entrepreneurial students,” said Lindsie O’Neill Almquist, the college’s inaugural president and the chief culture officer for Coppera. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
Elnora (Nora) Pachicano Semmel
Elnora (Nora) Pachicano Semmel
Elnora (Nora) Pachicano Semmel, 52, of Rochester, New York, left her earthly home to spend eternal rest with her Heavenly Father Thursday, July 20,2023. Nora was born May 6, 1971, in Taylor. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
Fred Kerley thanks the Taylor community on Feb. 4 for its support of him and his family at the mural dedication. Photo by Jason Hennington
Kerley’s path to greatness with coach Alleyne Francique
Alleyne Francique, coach of Taylor’s own superstar runner Fred Kerley, had an interview earlier this month with Sheila Vieira of Olympics.com and discussed training techniques that Kerley implements to get him to the next level. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
The 6U Taylor Ducks youth baseball team has its players and coaches introduced on the field July 19 at the 2023 South Zone Shetland World Series held in Youngsville, Louisiana. Photos courtesy of Jake Ness
A historic season for 6U Taylor Ducks baseball
YOUNGSVILLE, LOUISIANA – The 6U Taylor Ducks youth baseball team capped off a season to remember July 19-22 at the 2023 South Zone Shetland World Series held in Louisiana as the team went 2-4 against great competition. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
TEACHER SUPPLY DRIVE NECESSITIES:
TEACHER SUPPLY DRIVE NECESSITIES:
• Colored cardstock paper • Colored copy paper • Sticky notes • Sharpies • Dry erase markers • Pens • Prize box items • Individual wrapped snacks (for snack time) • Fidget toys • Stickers • Gel pens • Highlighters • Clipboards. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
Meet the Tigers
Meet the Tigers
THRALL – Thrall High School has an important upcoming date at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/26/2023 07:18 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. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
Back to school Summer Fest
Back to school Summer Fest
The Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-students Association will help get students ready to go back to school. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
One dead after collision last week
One dead after car collision last week
07/25/2023 05:53 PM
Taylor Independent School District trustees unanimously approved to authorize contract negotiations for an interim superintendent. Dr. Steve Flores could be the temporary solution for Taylor ISD if the contract goes through. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Taylor ISD targets interim superintendent
07/24/2023 10:57 PM
Lindsie Almquist, president of Craftsman College, a trades school launching this fall, speaks July 17 at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon at the Taylor Mansion. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Signing Day kicks off apprentice program
A possible life-changing opportunity for students is coming to Taylor. A trade school has been announced, however, the first step begins next month. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Taylor ISD to launch superintendent search
Taylor ISD to launch superintendent search
Taylor Independent School District school trustees will begin the process of selecting a replacement for Superintendent Devin Padavil at their July 24 meeting. Padavil has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of the Georgetown Independent School District after serving for two and a half years as superintendent of Taylor ISD. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Assistant City Manager Tom Yantis provides an overview of a proposed revision to the subdivision ordinance that will allow for expedited permitting for industrial businesses associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Photo by Nicole Lessin
City seeks to expedite industrial permitting
City leaders are paving the way for new industrial businesses associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor to get up and running at lightning speed. At the July 13 Taylor City Council meeting, development services officials introduced Ordinance 2023-30 to amend the subdivision ordinance to allow the municipality to issue building permits prior to accepting the related infrastructure in order to expedite large-scale projects hoping to set up shop in the shadow of Samsung. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
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