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CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
Kiwanis Club • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Sqare Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Participants prepare to get fit while drumming on exercise balls during the drum fit class. Photos courtesy of Julie Rydell
Getting fit to the beat with Taylor Parks and Rec
Residents got moving to the beat last week at drum fit lessons. The first class had 19 participants. Drum fit is part of the free adult fitness classes, which conclude July 29. As a part of the introductory promotion, Taylor Parks and Recreation hosts free classes in the air-conditioned Memorial Field House at Parks and Recreation office, 1412 Davis Street. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Back to Eden: Antichrist wrath
Back to Eden: Antichrist wrath
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Taylor ISD superintendent Devin Padavil has accepted a position as superintendent at Georgetown ISD. Photo by Jason Hennington
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 19, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Your 2023 scholarship winners are:
Your 2023 scholarship winners are:
The Taylor Rodeo Association gave out $50,000 in scholarships during the 2023 Taylor Rodeo. Scholarship applicants had to be from Williamson, Milam or Lee County. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Katelyn Aderhold was crowned the 2023-2024 Taylor Rodeo Queen at the annual rodeo in July. Photos courtesy of Taylor Rodeo Association
The Taylor Rodeo Association introduced Katelyn Aderhold as the Taylor Rodeo Queen for 2023-2024
The Taylor Rodeo Association introduced Katelyn Aderhold as the Taylor Rodeo Queen for 2023-2024. Currently, Aderhold is an incoming junior at Thrall High School and is the junior director of the Williamson County Livestock Show. She is an FFA officer, a member of the Student Council, volleyball player and a frequent volunteer. She plans to attend Tarleton State University and major in Agriculture and Consumer Science. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
While the Taylor Animal Shelter is under a limited capacity, it is still operational for adoptions and fostering. It currently has six dogs waiting to be adopted or fostered. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Animal shelter construction on schedule
The Taylor animal shelter renovations are underway and on schedule. The shelter had to temporarily limit its capacity since construction began in June. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell speaks in front of Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s Taylor interns. Gravell was a driving force of ensuring the school district would gain an internship program for its students. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
TRAINING DAY
AUSTIN – The second class of the Samsung Austin Semiconductor interns from Taylor High School officially finished their training with a ceremony. The plant hosted a celebration Friday, July 21, for the interns’ last day of the six-week internship in the main fab lobby. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Assistant City Manager Tom Yantis provides an overview of a proposed revision to the subdivision ordinance that will allow for expedited permitting for industrial businesses associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Photo by Nicole Lessin
City seeks to expedite industrial permitting
City leaders are paving the way for new industrial businesses associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor to get up and running at lightning speed. At the July 13 Taylor City Council meeting, development services officials introduced Ordinance 2023-30 to amend the subdivision ordinance to allow the municipality to issue building permits prior to accepting the related infrastructure in order to expedite large-scale projects hoping to set up shop in the shadow of Samsung. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Taylor ISD to launch superintendent search
Taylor ISD to launch superintendent search
Taylor Independent School District school trustees will begin the process of selecting a replacement for Superintendent Devin Padavil at their July 24 meeting. Padavil has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of the Georgetown Independent School District after serving for two and a half years as superintendent of Taylor ISD. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Lindsie Almquist, president of Craftsman College, a trades school launching this fall, speaks July 17 at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon at the Taylor Mansion. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Signing Day kicks off apprentice program
A possible life-changing opportunity for students is coming to Taylor. A trade school has been announced, however, the first step begins next month. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Taylor ISD to begin superintendent search
Taylor ISD to begin superintendent search
07/19/2023 12:43 PM
Tee off with the Lions
Tee off with the Lions
The Taylor Lions Club will host a golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 26 at Mustang Creek Golf Course in Taylor. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Free carwashes in Hutto this weekend
Free carwashes in Hutto this weekend
HUTTO – If you have a dirty vehicle, this weekend you can get it washed at no charge. Tommy’s Express will be washing cars for free starting Friday, July 21, at its newest location in Hutto. The carwash is located at 447 Chris Kelley Boulevard at the former Big Reds Car Wash. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
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