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Bingo!
Bingo!
On Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Taylor seniors will be playing Bingo at the Tripp Center, 1517 McLain. The center recommends each attendee bring a can of soup, sugar free cookies or other household items for a Bingo prize. The event can be helpful for meeting new people and building comradery. For more, email [email protected]. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Photo by Alyssa Graham on Unsplash
Taylor Market Days
On Saturday, July 1, from 6 to 10 p.m., avoid the heat with a vintage summer night market hosted by Taylor Market Days, 410 W. Seventh St. Admission is free. There will be over 50 curated vendors, indoor and outdoor live music and pets are allowed. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Photo by Fernando Castro
Fourth of July
HUTTO – On Tuesday, July 4, the city of Hutto will host their July 4 celebration from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater, 1001 CR 137, Hutto. This family-friendly event will have live music, food trucks and kids’ activities. A fireworks display will end the night’s festivities. For more, visit https://www.huttotx.gov/ Calendar.aspx?EID=1730. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Patriotism
Patriotism
“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 Rev. Terry Pierce, NOT the Taylor Press. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Chief Daniel Baum (right) talks about the heroic efforts of Taylor Fire Department firefighters who worked as a team to complete a dramatic ladder rescue and extinguish a dangerous fire at the Burnett Place Apartments June 5, including Assistant Chief Robert Copeland (left), Lt. Eric Engel...
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
COUNCIL HONORS FIRE DEPARTMENT’S HEROISM Members of the Taylor Fire Department whose quick actions saved the lives of two apartment dwellers stranded in an apartment fire earlier this month recently received personal expressions of thanks from elected leaders and a standing ovation for their heroism. At the regular meeting June 22, city leaders shook the hands of some of the firefighters who helped with a dramatic rescue of two individuals trapped on a second-floor balcony at the Burnett Place Apartments June 5. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
The rooftops of Avery Glen overlook an agricultural field on Wesley Miller Lane that may become Taylor’s newest rental neighborhood. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Housing prospect challenges city plan
A new housing subdivision proposed along Wesley Miller Lane by Taylor High School will test the flexibility of the city’s Envision Taylor comprehensive plan and council’s willingness to make exceptions for growth. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Board of Directors cut the ceremonious ribbon to signify the beginning of the foundation. From left to right: Ed Komandosky, Keith Hagler, Rosemary Hauser, Diana Phillips, Sam Dowdy and Ryan Stiba. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
GREATER TAYLOR
The Greater Taylor Foundation has officially launched. Hosted by the Taylor Chamber of Commerce, GTF kicked off its foundation with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Taylor Mansion on Monday, June 26. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Veterans for Equality members block a protestor and sign in the middle of festival grounds. The organization visits events of the marginalized community to defend participants from protestors. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
The saga continues
While Heritage Park was filled with Pride flags and LGBTQ empowerment during the Taylor Pride Music and Arts Festival, protestors who were against what the event stood for surrounded the perimeter. Those who wished to partake in the Pride festivities Saturday, June 24, first had to pass Christian-based protestors and signs with anti-LGBTQ messages. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
TAYLOR FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
TAYLOR FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
• 9 a.m. - July 4 parade begins at Old Taylor High, 410 Seventh St. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Alec poses during Legacy Early College High School’s May 19 graduation ceremony through which he received both his high school diploma and associate degree. Courtesy photo
Legacy ECH grad gets set for Navy life
Next week, Alec Rojas will travel more than 1,100 miles from Taylor to Great Lakes, Illinois to begin serving his country through a career in the United States Navy. But Rojas is not shying away from the hard work ahead. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Big Tex Fireworks stand located past Taylor’s HEB on N. Main St. The stand is open for ten days before the Fourth of July.
Fireworks still illegal in city
The Taylor Fire Department wants Taylor residents to remember this Fourth of July that it is illegal to pop fireworks within city limits. Adopted in 1998, a city ordinance prevents residents from buying, selling or shooting fireworks inside of Taylor. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Golf Toumament
Golf Toumament
On Wednesday, July 26, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kanga Roof and TechNoise, Inc. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM
Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Rockabilly Game Night
HUTTO – Every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., Rockabilly Brewing opens its doors for a free game night, 1133 CR 137, Hutto. Enjoy on-tap Rockabilly beers or other favorite selections while playing personal or provided games during happy hour. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM
Pre-Fourth of July Microchips
Pre-Fourth of July Microchips
On Saturday, July 1, pet owners will get the helpful opportunity to receive free microchips from the Texas Critter Crusaders at the Bull Branch Park Pavilion, near the Bull Branch boardwalk. According to TCC, more pets get lost during this holiday than any other, and microchips serve as permanent identification and proof of ownership. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM
Taylor High School boys varsity basketball senior Treos Richardson soars through the air for a dunk on Monday, June 26 during the Ducks’ summer league scrimmage vs. Cedar Creek High School in Bastrop. Photos by Andrew Salmi
Ducks boys basketball wraps up Bastrop summer league
BASTROP – Taylor High School boys varsity basketball put in work on June 26 as the Ducks headed south down Highway 95 for another week of summer basketball league held at Bastrop Middle School. On Monday evening, Taylor had a much deeper squad for scrimmages against Cedar Creek High School at 6 p.m. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM
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