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6th Annual Children's Business Fair ESTEAM
6th Annual Children's Business Fair ESTEAM
Celebrate the next generation of business owners with the ESTEAM Academy Children’s Business Fair open to the public Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CHASCO YMCA, 1801 N. Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Learning to drive in a real car
Learning to drive in a real car
“You put your left foot in, you put your right foot in, you let your left foot out, and you jerk the car about.” — The Hokey Pokey stick shift driving school song Renewed my driver’s license a few weeks ago. Quite a few changes since I got a license to drive. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Garden Club names Yard of the Month
Garden Club names Yard of the Month
The Taylor Garden Club has selected the home of Mark and Jeanette Platz as the winner of the Beautiful Yard of the Month Award for April 2023. This beautiful yard is located at 1016 Alexander Street in the southeast quadrant of Taylor. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
ST. MARY’S STUDENTS REWARDED FOR HUMILITY
ST. MARY’S STUDENTS REWARDED FOR HUMILITY
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WOMEN’S STUDY CLUB MEETS IN FEBRUARY
WOMEN’S STUDY CLUB MEETS IN FEBRUARY
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CARTS offers free rides on Earth Day
CARTS offers free rides on Earth Day
The Capital Area Rural Transportation System will celebrate Earth Day by offering free rides on all CARTS services Friday April 21. CARTS provides transportation for the non-urbanized areas of , Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee and Travis counties. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Local music recording artist Kelly McRae sings the National Anthem at the beginning of the Luminaries on the Square event.
Shining a light to honor and remember
The new Century Club hosted its second annual Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square in Taylor. The event was an opportunity to recognize, honor and remember those who have been impacted by cancer. This was also a fundraiser hosted by the New Century Club for the American Cancer Society. People purchased luminaria bags to decorate for their loved ones. During the lminaria ceremony, the bags had lights in them and a march around the park was led by the longest living cancer survivor. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Janie Olguin
Janie Olguin
Janie Olguin, 61, of Georgetown, joined our Heavenly father, Friday, Apri l 14, 2023, at 8:21 a.m. Janie was born April 23, 1961, in Taylor. Her viewing wi ll be held from noon to 7 p.m., Apri l 20, at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Margie Ann Schoener Robinson
Margie Ann Schoener Robinson
Margie Ann Schoener Robinson passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Resolute Baptist Hospital in New Braunfels after a brief illness at 81 years old. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Naomi Pasemann Elementary Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Tobler (far right) is congratulated on her award by her students. Photo by Tim Crow
Teaching from the heart
Jennifer Tobler has devoted all twenty-two years of her career at Naomi Pasemann Elementary School, teaching first and second grade. Her mother recently retired from education, and she alone inspired Tobler to not only teach, but to teach from the heart. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Hutto Mayor suggests lower speed limits
Hutto Mayor suggests lower speed limits
HUTTO – Citing the fact that many residents come from areas with more restrictive speed limits, Mayor Mike Snyder spoke to Texas Department of Transportation representatives about lowering speed limits on State Highway 79. He suggested new residents used to slower speeds may misjudge how fast traffic is coming at them, leading to crashes. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Candidates speak to the public Tuesday
Candidates speak to the public Tuesday
Residents of Taylor will have an opportunity to hear from the candidates for elective office at a local candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. People have the choice again this year of seeing it in person at the Taylor ISD Events Center at 3101 N. Main St. or watching live on the Taylor Press Facebook Page. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Naomi Pasemann Elementary librarian Julie Snyder is congratulated by TEE Foundation Executive Director Anita Volek and NPE Principal Cynthia Proctor as TEE Foundation board members and THS cheerleaders join the celebration. Photos by Tim Crow
Mania season
The Taylor Educational Enrichment (TEE) Foundation awarded 18 grants to 15 teachers totaling $27,221.99 during their annual Mallard Mania event. The celebratory parade led by the Taylor High School drum line and cheerleaders traveled through the hallways of four campuses to present giant checks to excited recipients and their students. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Jonathan Saenz, president of Texas Values, speaks against proposed Ordinance 2023-14 at the April 13 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Proposed ordinance reignites controversy
The dormant Christmas parade controversy reawakened in council chambers last week. Before an overflow crowd at the April 13 meeting, the City Council heard the first reading of Ordinance 2023-14, regarding a new city event policy for parades and other large gatherings to reflect state and federal law. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Heritage Square was filled with eggs and children of all ages hunting them. Photo by Kendra Maness
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
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