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Compensation committe: Council pay raise from $25 to $250 per month
Compensation committe: Council pay raise from $25 to $250 per month
After a public outcry last fall over a proposed City Council compensation increase from $25 to $1,200$1,500 per month, the Council Compensation Committee is recommending $250 per month based on input from residents. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Curls and deformities in cucumbers, melons and squash are caused by partial pollination. Photo courtesy of Julie Rydell
Dealing with irrational heat
Spring in Central Texas was delightfully but unseasonably cool this year, but Mother Nature has ensured summer is hot and dry as usual. The spring rains and cooler temperatures were great for the gardens and helped our summer crops get established and become healthy, productive plants. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Kerley edged in 100-meter photo finish
Kerley edged in 100-meter photo finish
CHORZÓW, POLAND – Taylor’s own Fred Kerley went up against some fierce competition on Sunday, July 16 as the star sprinter competed in the men’s 100-meter dash at the Silesia Diamond League. Against a very strong field, the reigning 100-meter world champion Kerley was defeated for the first time in 2023 in the event as Akani Simbine of South Africa edged him in a thrilling race with a photo finish to determine the winner. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Taylor High School varsity football senior linebacker Jaden Rush has his picture displayed on the AT&T scoreboard on Sunday, July 16 during the Junior Day Football National Showcase in Arlington. Photos courtesy of Joe Rush
Rush attends football camp at AT&T Stadium
ARLINGTON – Taylor High School varsity football was represented over the weekend as senior linebacker Jaden Rush attended the Junior Day Football National Showcase camp on July 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Taylor High School varsity football quarterback Joshua Mikulencak (12) runs out onto the field with teammates Alejandro Randle (50) and Jordan Pickerill (14) on Sept. 9, 2022, during the Ducks’ 41-19 home victory vs. Robinson High School. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Ducks football highlights important upcoming dates
July is already coming to an end as Taylor High School varsity football is less than two weeks away from putting on the pads and helmets again. Taylor athletic director and head football coach Earven Flowers put out an announcement last week for Ducks football players, their families and the community with some important upcoming dates regarding the program. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
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. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Free carwashes in Hutto this weekend
Free carwashes in Hutto this weekend
HUTTO – If you have a dirty vehicle, this weekend you can get it washed at no charge. Tommy’s Express will be washing cars for free starting Friday, July 21, at its newest location in Hutto. The carwash is located at 447 Chris Kelley Boulevard at the former Big Reds Car Wash. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Tee off with the Lions
Tee off with the Lions
The Taylor Lions Club will host a golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 26 at Mustang Creek Golf Course in Taylor. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Taylor ISD superintendent Devin Padavil has accepted a position as superintendent at Georgetown ISD. Photo by Jason Hennington
Superintendent headed to Georgetown
07/17/2023 10:17 PM
Horse rider carries a military flag during Thursday’s “Heroes Night” at the 2023 Taylor Annual Rodeo at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
ONE LAST RIDE
People wanting to attend the rodeo have just one more chance. This Saturday, July 15, is the last day of the 2023 Taylor Rodeo. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
X Games star ID’ed in fatal crash
X Games star ID’ed in fatal crash
WILLIAMSON COUNTYThe two victims of the fatal car crash July 1 have been identified. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that the two drivers were Ysidro Garza, 59, from Elgin, and Tatum Sik, 32, from Granbury. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
Taylor’s Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Wood gives a preliminary presentation of next year’s budget to the City Council at the July 13 meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Proposed budget $14M more than last year
Next year’s total budget of just under $62 million is $14 million more than last year and will allow for new fire and police personnel, parks and recreation projects, expanded drainage improvements and even a part-time curator for the Dan Moody Museum. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
A truck drives along County Road 366 July 13 in Taylor. The road between Carlos G. Parker Boulevard and Chandler Road will close until June 2024 beginning next week. Photo by Nicole Lessin
CR 366 in Taylor to close until June 2024
Due to unsafe driving conditions during construction, County Road 366 will be closed to through traffic until early next summer, officials said. “I would like to have (Public Works Director) Jim (Gray) come and provide some breaking news about County Road 366,” said City Manager Brian LaBorde at the July 13 meeting of the Taylor City Council. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
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