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Augie Bidwell with his new Little Free Library, courtesy of the Elgin Courier and its sister paper, the Taylor Press. The sign is a work in progress, his family said. Courtesy photo/Elisha Bidwell
Taylor Press news rack becomes lending library
Eight-year-old Augie Bidwell is gracing his neighbors with a new Little Free Library, crafted from a retired Taylor Press newspaper rack. The Taylor Press is a sister paper of the Elgin Courier, both owned by Granite Media Partners Inc. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Internet-based fraud cost Texas victims over $632 million in 2022 and has been rising yearly. Source: FBI
Property fraud alert program launched
WILCO – Property and mortgage fraud are the fastest-growing crimes in the country, according to the FBI, and even residents of smaller towns like Taylor are not immune. Williamson County Clerk’s Office is offering a free Property Fraud Alert program to help Wilco residents protect their homes or businesses. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Lesa Cantrell, Hope’s vice president of resource development, pauses during a Zoom call with CEO Richard M. Brown May 31. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Hope is alive
Nonprofit expanding support for victims of sexual violence ROUND ROCK — Taylor native Marcus Reese is now an outspoken advocate for fellow survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, but one of the first steps of his healing journey began at a place called Hope. “You see there was a time, way before I made a police report, that I found myself in a mental health crisis,” Reese said as a featured speaker of the “Allies of Hope Awards Dinner” May 20 at Kalahari Resorts in support of Hope Alliance, Williamson County’s only resource center and shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
LEFT: Taylor High School varsity baseball junior Chris Perez is swarmed by his teammates on Wednesday, May 31 after hitting a two-run home run in Game 1 of the regional finals vs. China Spring High School at Baylor Ballpark in Waco.
DUCKS FLOCK TOGETHER
WACO – Taylor High School varsity baseball had its incredible 2023 season come to a close this week as the Ducks were beaten by China Spring High School in a best-of-three series in the 4A Region 3 Finals at Baylor Ballpark with the Cougars advancing to the state tournament. GAME 1: TAYLOR 3, CHINA SPRING 0 If there was one game to show exactly how valuable Ducks junior pitcher Chris Perez was to this Taylor team all season, this was certainly the prime example as he did it all to guide the Ducks to a 3-0 shoutout win in Game 1 over China Spring on Wednesday night. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Mayor Brandt Rydell addresses the crowd with Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles and US Congressman Pete Sessions. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Segment 2 of Samsung Highway underway
Mayor Brandt Rydell, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, US Congressman Pete Sessions and State Representative District 52 Caroline Harris were all on hand to grab shovels and officially start construction on Segment 2 of Samsung Highway. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Obaldo Perez
Obaldo Perez
Obaldo Perez, 79, of Granger passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 21, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children. Obaldo Perez was born Oct. 17, 1943, in San Saba, to Felipe and Estella (Acuña) Perez. He grew up with 12 siblings and attended school at Runge. He married his best friend, Beatrice Gonzales, July 2, 1962, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Taylor. They lost their first son, and later they were blessed with five beautiful children, Daniel, Sylvia, Gloria, Obaldo Jr. and Carmelita. In everything that he did, Obaldo worked extremely hard. In his earlier years, he worked as a cotton gin foreman in Tahoka. He also worked as a landscaper for Jonah Nursery. Later, he dedicated 13 years as a groundskeeper and maintenance for Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School. He then worked at Granger ISD for 16 years as maintenance, landscaper, security and then as school crossing guard making sure the students got to school and home safely until his final days. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Curtis Dor (Hot Shot) Curry
Curtis Dor (Hot Shot) Curry
Curtis Dor (Hot Shot) Curry, 88, of Taylor passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. Curtis was born Sept. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Phyllis Jean (Brooks) Carlow
Phyllis Jean (Brooks) Carlow
Phyllis Jean (Brooks) Carlow, age 85 of Taylor, May 25, 2023, at Seton Medical Center Williamson in Round Rock, Texas. She was born Jan. 3, 1938, in Madison, Indiana, to Rubye (Lightfoot) and Avery Brooks. She loved music and taught herself to play the guitar at a young age. After her high school graduation from Carrollton (KY) High School, she went on to play music on variety and radio programs, when she met and married Arno Walker. They worked together in radio for many years until his death in 1971. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Catherine A. Wilson
Catherine A. Wilson
Catherine A. Wilson, age 92 of Taylor, passed away May 3, 2023, at Round Rock Assisted Living. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce celebrated The First Baptist Church, 300 N. Robinson Street, with a ribbon cutting May 3. This church, established in 1883, has served members of our community for over 140 years. Before the church building was resurrected, meetings and services took...
LOCAL CHURCH CELEBRATES RIBBON CUTTING
. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Retired teachers are greeted by kindergarten students as they arrive at T. H. Johnson Elementary to read to classes. Photos by Tim Crow
WCRTA book project promotes reading and literacy
The Children’s Book Project is one of the best loved events of the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association. One of the main goals of this project is to promote the love of reading and literacy in young children. One way to accomplish this is to present books to the children for them to keep and take home. This year the group gave books to 519 children in various kindergarten classes in Williamson County. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM 7 A.M. TO 2 P.M. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
May Wrap Up
May Wrap Up
Access Health – Ribbon Cutting – May 4 Address: 440 Chris Kelly Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Hutto Area Chamber Luncheon – May 10 Address: EWCHEC | 1600 Innovation Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Lucky Hippo – Ribbon Cutting – May 17 Address: 6081 FM 1660 Ste 400, Hutto, TX 78634 Chick Fil A – Anniversary/Ribbon Cutting – May 19 Address: 200 Ed Schmidt Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
JUNE CALENDAR (CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)
JUNE CALENDAR (CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)
THURSDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 8 TO 9 A.M. Address: EWCHEC | 1600 Innovation Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Hutto Area Chamber Speed Networking WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 FROM 11:30 A.M. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
The Lord’s Prayer – part 1
The Lord’s Prayer – part 1
“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Reverend Terry Pierce, vicar of St. James’ Episcopal Church the Taylor Press. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
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