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Top row from left to right: Commissioner Terry Cook, Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Commissioner Russ Boles. Bottom row from left to right: Deanna Saucedo, Lisa Bell, Cathy Mendoza, Lisa David, Alison Gleason, Alvina Galvan.
Williamson County office staffs recognized
The 2023 Tyler Excellence Award for the implementation of Enterprise Jury Manager belongs to Williamson County. The Williamson County District Clerk’s Office and Technology Services Department won the award, which was sponsored by Tyler Technologies, and were recognized by the Commissioners Court at their meeting on July 18. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
New trades school launching in Taylor
New trades school launching in Taylor
HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District will host its Back to School Rally, Saturday, July 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hutto Memorial Stadium. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
American and Texan hippos at the entrance to Fritz Park, 400 Park Street, are two of the dozens of hippos listed on the city’s map. Photo by Edie Zuvanich.
HIPPO BITES
Budget hearings set HUTTO – City Manager James Earp announced he will present his proposed city budget at the Aug. 3 City Council meeting. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
Pay raise, ETJ fire service, developments on council agenda
Pay raise, ETJ fire service, developments on council agenda
Extended fire services, council compensation and several major new commercial and residential development plans are on the agenda for Thursday night’s Taylor City Council meeting. At the Council’s regular meeting July 27, city leaders will revisit a dormant controversy by receiving a compensation committee’s recommendation for a proposed pay raise, but this time the recommendation will be far less than the proposed increase from $25 to $1,200$1,500 per month that city leaders voted down last year in the face of public pressure. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
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Wilco development office opens in S. Korea
The Williamson County Economic Development Partnership has announced the opening of a new office in Seoul, South Korea. The office, opened July 1, is co-located with KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, est. 1962) and will share staffing, according to a press release from the county. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
City approves incentives for $10B “game changer” development
City approves incentives for $10B “game changer” development
HUTTO – Development of what is planned to be one of the largest data centers in the country is another step closer as the Hutto City Council approved a 50% tax abatement zone for Skybox PowerCenter Austin. Also known as the Hutto Data Center Campus, the site is located along the Texas 79 corridor at 3399 County Road 132 in the Megasite. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
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Taylor ISD to enter contract negotiations with interim superintendent
Taylor Independent School District has set its sights on an interim superintendent. The Taylor ISD board of trustees approved to authorize the school board president and district legal counsel to enter contract negotiations with Steve Flores to be interim superintendent at the meeting on Monday, July 24. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
BUILDING FOR GROWTH
BUILDING FOR GROWTH
Granger to break ground on new high school GRANGER – Granger Independent School District is staying active in its preparation for future growth. The district breaks ground on its new high school next week, Tuesday, Aug. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
One dead after collision last week
One dead after car collision last week
07/25/2023 05:53 PM
Taylor Independent School District trustees unanimously approved to authorize contract negotiations for an interim superintendent. Dr. Steve Flores could be the temporary solution for Taylor ISD if the contract goes through. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Taylor ISD targets interim superintendent
07/24/2023 10:57 PM
Murphy Park to host area kids’ tennis camp
Murphy Park to host area kids’ tennis camp
Murphy Park will be the site of an upcoming kids’ tennis camp as the Taylor Area Tennis Association, Taylor Parks & Recreation and Taylor Independent School have come together to host the event. The youth tennis camp, which will be held from 8-10 a.m. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Granger athletics set for camps and parent meeting
Granger athletics set for camps and parent meeting
GRANGER – Granger Independent School District will return to having youth athletic camps this upcoming week as Lions football and Lady Lions volleyball will both be in action. Each will be a three-day youth camp that goes from 9-11 a.m. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Thrall ready to Meet the Tigers
Thrall ready to Meet the Tigers
THRALL – Thrall High School has an important upcoming date at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Do what  is best for you
Do what is best for you
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Tax-Relief pla headed to gorvernor
Tax-Relief pla headed to gorvernor
Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
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