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Susan Garry Coupland columnist
Coupland Civic Organization Hosts National Night Out
Coupland held its annual National Night Out Aug. 1, which was hosted by the Coupland Civic Organization on the grounds of the historic Depot. “National Night Out is a national recognition and one we observe each first Tuesday in August,” Depot coordinator Barbara Piper said. “The Coupland Civic Organization provided a hot dog supper with all of the trimmings, chips, homemade cookies and nice cool water.” 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
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Council reprimands mayor
HUTTO – Mayor Mike Snyder received an official reprimand from the city for posting a list of mortgage banks used by council members on social media. The censure stemmed from a Facebook post the mayor made Aug. 21. The list did not identify which council members had loans at which bank or the amount of the loans. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Petition aims to reverse council pay increase
Petition aims to reverse council pay increase
A local resident is starting a petition concerning a recent ordinance from Taylor City Council. Terry Burris, who has lived in Taylor for 19 years, is attempting to organize enough signatures to garner a referendum on the council members’ decision to give themselves a pay raise. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Taylor Police determined that Skyline Laundry’s air conditioning units were intentionally damaged based on the damage marks. There is an active investigation into the matter. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Vandalism cuts into local laundromat’s air conditioning
A slice from a butter knife may have caused a local laundromat up to $40,000 in damages. Skyline Laundry, located in the Taylor Plaza Shopping Center, had to temporarily close down due to safety concerns after its air conditioning units went out. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
During the Aug. 21 school board meeting, Samsung Austin Semiconductor presented a $110,000 donation. Pictured is the board of trustees, administrative staff and Michele Glaze of Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
BACKING INNOVATION
The partnership between Samsung Austin Semiconductor and Taylor Independent School District added another chapter. The semiconductor company presented Taylor ISD’s board of trustees a $110,000 check to provide incentives to reward the staff for innovation and performance in STEM during the Aug. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
At-large Councilman Dwayne Ariola discusses the FY ’24 budget at the Aug. 24 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Council approves FY ’24 budget
Taylor has a brand-new budget for Fiscal Year 2024, featuring funds for additional emergency services personnel, a 3% cost-of-living increase for staff, an increase in the homestead exemption and plans to get started on a new $53 million municipal building that will house City Hall, the Police Department and Municipal Court. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Lady Ducks volleyball makes splash at Bay City tourney
Lady Ducks volleyball makes splash at Bay City tourney
08/25/2023 01:15 PM
FRED KERLEY CUTLINE: Fred Kerley competes in the 400-meter dash during the 2017 World Athletics Championships held in London, England. File photo 
Fred Kerley comes up short in 100-meter semifinals
08/25/2023 12:59 PM
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a conservation appeal for the second consecutive day. Texans are asked to conserve energy today from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.
ERCOT issues conservation appeal
08/25/2023 12:56 PM
Mayor Mike Snyder defends his actions against council clap-back.
Hutto council reprimands mayor
08/24/2023 08:05 PM
Thrall High School varsity cross country senior Avery Koonce runs during the first leg of the six-mile race on Aug. 19 at the Mud, Sweat and Cheers relay held in Caldwell. Photo courtesy of Casey Georg
Thrall, Granger cross country take on Mud, Sweat and Cheers
CALDWELL – Thrall High School and Granger High School had their cross country programs make the trip on Aug. 19 to Top Tier Training Camp near Caldwell to compete in the Mud, Sweat and Cheers relay to open the 2023 season. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
James Thomas “Buddy” Hrncir
James Thomas “Buddy” Hrncir
James Thomas “Buddy” Hrncir, 75, passed away Aug. 12, 2023, at the Corpus Christi Bay Area Medical Center. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Olga Jane Morales-Knobler
Olga Jane Morales-Knobler
Olga Jane Morales-Knobler left this world suddenly and unexpectedly July 18, 2023, at the age 77. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and raised in Taylor. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Tee off with the Lions
Tee off with the Lions
On Saturday, Aug. 26, The Taylor Lions Club will host a golf tournament at Mustang Creek Golf Course, at 1100 Beech St. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Car Seat Check Event
Car Seat Check Event
This is an event for parents. On Thursday, Aug. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
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