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Applied Materials deal falters
Applied Materials deal falters
HUTTO – Although nobody is officially stating that the deal has been called off, Hutto has returned a $200,000 deposit on land that was being held for the future site of Applied Materials, a world-wide supplier to the semiconductor industry. The company has a manufacturing plant in Northeast Austin that employs an estimated 2,500 workers. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Declan Haussmann, 2, smiles after getting to see a ladder truck up close with mom Ashley Reynolds and big brother Stacy Davis, 11. Photos by Nicole Lessin
Fur-less Fun
Decayden Wilson was hoping to pet an animal or two, but the youngster did not go home disappointed. “It’s amazing,” said the 10-year-old, who attended the Taylor Public Library’s Truck Petting Zoo March 16 with his great aunt, cousin and sister. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Gov. Greg Abbott and Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman discuss the proposed Texas Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act March 15 at the Capitol. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Leaders bank on semiconductors
AUSTIN — Semiconductor chips such as those that will be manufactured at Taylor’s Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant have a long history in Texas, and state leaders say they are key to the state’s global future. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Taylor Press’ Area Editor Jason Hennington (left) visits with Morgan Cook, Taylor cemetery’s sexton and coordinator March 15. Photo by Grace Horvath
Sexton more than a Dickens novel character
A cemetery sexton may conjure up an archaic character from a Charles Dickens’ novel, but Morgan Cook says his job at Taylor’s cemetery is a bit more involved than that. Cook stopped by the Taylor Press March 15 to film an episode of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” and discuss the modern-day challenges associated with his centuriesold job. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Selfies sought
Selfies sought
Here is your chance to be a Facebook star, and you could win a $100 gift card in the process. Granite Media Partners is hosting a selfie contest featuring our Taylor and Hutto digital TV screens with you as the star. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Dancers and drummers perform at the Taylor Middle School Black History Program.
TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM
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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Representatives from the new nonprofit, Mama Duck, present a check to representatives from Taylor ISD Child Nutrition to clear all current student lunch debt. From left are child nutrition personnel Holly O’Briant, Angelica Cazalas, Lindsey Gage, and Mama Duck representatives Desiree Grady...
Mama Duck clears school lunch debt
A new local nonprofit known as Mama Duck presented a check for $1,210.22 to Taylor ISD Child Nutrition to pay off all current student lunch debt. When classes resume after spring break, all student lunch accounts will start over with a zero balance. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Taylor ISD Ambassadors Robert Garcia, Jo Lindquist and Tim Mikeska observe as ag students Emma Pierce (far right) and Audrey Organ work with their goat, Waylon. Photos by Tim Crow
Taylor ISD ambassadors complete program
The 2022-23 Taylor Independent School District Ambassador class completed the program with a visit to the Taylor ISD Ag Barn and Athletic Complex, followed by a ceremony to award certificates of completion. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Rodolphe Rochez honors Dr. James L. Dickey with a tribute to his life and career while classmates display a model of Dr. Dickey’s home in Taylor. See an additional photo from the event on page 2 E-edition. Photos by Tim Crow
Dr. Dickey honored at Taylor Middle
The Taylor Middle School Black History Month Club presented a program for the entire school on Feb. 28. The theme of the program was “Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present and Preparing for the Future.” The program included a special tribute to the memory of Dr. James L. Dickey, a local physician, humanitarian and civil rights advocate. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Naomi Pasemann Elementary student, Jayda Leal, deposits her donation to the Pasemann Pennies fund with the assistance of Principal Felicia Gibson. Courtesy photo
A Pasemann tradition continues
Scholarships were very important to Naomi Pasemann. As a counselor, she helped many students apply for scholarships and even started a few herself. She also remembered hearing someone say that every $100 begins with a penny. So, when Pasemann Elementary opened in 1998-99, Mrs. Pasemann came up with the idea of starting the Pasemann Pennies Scholarship fund. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Fire Chief Daniel Baum addresses city leaders at the March 9 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 15 e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Unity in diversity
Unity in diversity
“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. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.
What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.
Your greatest health is your wealth | By Dr. Cindy Steward We hear this from new patients all the time. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library
Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library
Get ready for springtime in the garden! The Friends of the Taylor Public Library will host a free Plant Swap from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
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