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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 77th Annual Midsummer reunion Thursday, June 22 — At 5:30 p.m., The Elgin Swedish Association’s 77th Annual Midsummer Reunion festival Elgin’s SPJST Hall, 702 State Hwy 95. Midsummer is the last remaining heritage festival hosted in Elgin. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Taylor Fire Chief Daniel Baum (right) is welcomed with a handshake by Area Editor Jason Hennington. Photo by Grace Horvath
Taylor fire chief: More personnel, facilities needed
In early 2023, the Taylor Fire Department completed its strategic plan, but the next crucial step is to find funding to keep up with the city’s needs for fire services. Such was the message from Chief Daniel Baum during his repeat appearance on “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” June 12. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
City receives interest-free loan
City receives interest-free loan
In a move calculated to save taxpayers money, the Taylor City Council approved issuing Certificates of Obligation that will save the city over $4.6 million in interest expenses on a $5 million loan. In April, the city published its intent to issue $5,090,000 in COs. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Governor OKs Texas CHIPS Act
Governor OKs Texas CHIPS Act
On Thursday, June 8, Gov. Greg Abbott approved the Texas CHIPS Act, which will create the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund, that will subsidize companies that manufacture chips in Texas and provide matching funds to universities and other state entities that invest in chip design or manufacturing projects. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Children kick off use of the new soccer mini-pitch Saturday morning. The court can be used for individual and pickup soccer games. Photos by Kendra Maness
LET’S KICK IT
Last week, city officials were in attendance with citizens and soccer players to kick-off the opening of the Murphy Park Soccer Mini-Pitch. The new amentity at the park includes a small, illumiated, customized hardcourt space for individual and pickup soccer games. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Jorge Luis Serna Jr.
Suspected gunman arrested
A man suspected of stalking down a street, repeatedly firing a rifle and then shooting at police surrendered peacefully after a tense late-night standoff, investigators said. No one was hurt and officers never returned fire, officials said. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil
Fatherly Advice
What is one conversation you wish you could have, father to father, with either your dad or your son? Devin Padavil, Taylor Independent School District Superintendent This would be a conversation I have with my son when he becomes a dad one day: Savor the moments when they are little and be patient with your children. Don't let hard times stress you out too much. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
The Lord’s Prayer – Part 2
The Lord’s Prayer – Part 2
Deliberately Diverse represents the thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
The Southside Community Engagement will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration Monday in Fannie Robinson Park. Photo by Jason Hennington
Annual Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth events begin Saturday, June 17 in Taylor and continue on the actual holiday, June 19. The Southside Community Engagement will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration Monday, June 19, at Fannie Robinson Park, 206 S Dolan St. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
James Edward Stiba
James Edward Stiba
James Edward Stiba, 80, passed away June 8, 2023. He passed peacefully in his home with his family by his side, after a valiant yearlong battle with cancer. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Billy Howard Headrick
Billy Howard Headrick
Billy Howard Headrick left his earthly home for his forever home in Heaven June 6, 2023 at the age of 87. Billy was born May 18, 1936, in Georgetown. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Elva Ruth Duncan
Elva Ruth Duncan
Elva Ruth Duncan, age 95, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023. Duncan was born Oct. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Joe Diaz Jr.
Joe Diaz Jr.
Joe Diaz Jr., 71, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 11, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family. Joe was born in Taylor, to Virginia Gonzales and Joe Diaz Sr. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
The extra mile is never crowded
The extra mile is never crowded
Over the past two weeks, we have received a lot of shoutouts for people who walked the extra mile. “I’d like to give a huge shoutout to Robert, a Subway employee working right now serving a long line by himself and keeping a positive attitude.” - Julianne Guzman Flores “Duck Plumbing deserves a shout out. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Central figure in Paxton case charged
Central figure in Paxton case charged
The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
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