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DIRECTORS TOURNAMENT Taylor 17, Hutto Hippos 24 Taylor 25, Pflugerville 20 Taylor 25, Central Austin Youth League 14 Taylor 25, Hutto 22 Taylor 26, Hutto 25 (Championship) SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Taylor 26, Hutto 27 Taylor 20, Lexington 10 Taylor 24, Hays 13 Taylor 20, Pflugerville 10 Taylor 25, Hutto 24 Taylor 23, Hutto 18 (Championship) REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Taylor 22, Hutto 21 Taylor 23, Pflugerville 16 Taylor 32, Hutto 31 (Championship). 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Shout it out … loud
Shout it out … loud
Here are some shoutouts we received this week about the kindness spreading through our community. “Tonight I had dinner with my friend. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state
Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state
Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above 100 degrees over much of the state. So far the grid, which administers 90% of the state’s power load, has been able to keep up with demand. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Affirmative action reversal reverses history
Affirmative action reversal reverses history
On Thursday, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Joe Diaz Jr.
Joe Diaz Jr.
Joe Diaz Jr., 71, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 11, 2023 surrounded by his wife and family. Joe was born May 22, 1952, in Taylor, to Virginia Gonzales and Joe Diaz Sr. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
LeAnn Christine Mueller
LeAnn Christine Mueller
Outrageous and beloved LeAnn Christine Mueller, 51, of Austin, and Los Angeles California, passed away Wednesday, June 14, in Austin, following an unexpected medical emergency. She was surrounded by her wife, Allison Clem, who never left her side, and close friends. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Opening Day July — Date to be determined. The new Second Street Station will have a grand opening event as they take over the corner of Second and Main Street where Texas Beer Company used to be. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
GTF envisions a greater Taylor
GTF envisions a greater Taylor
The Chamber is delighted to be a funding partner with the Greater Taylor Foundation, a local community foundation dedicated to uniting people who care with causes that matter. As part of that partnership, I was by GTF Board Chair Diana Phillips and Vicar at St. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
El Cantoncito Salvadoran Restaurant
El Cantoncito Salvadoran Restaurant
El Cantoncito Salvadoran Restaurant Chamber Ambassadors celebrated with the Martinez family at the opening of El Cantoncito Salvadoran Restaurant on May 4. This great new restaurant is downtown at 105 E. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
St. Mary’s Catholic School
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Founded in 1876 by Dominican Sisters, St. Mary Catholic School is growing. Chamber Ambassadors joined with Fa. John Kim, Bishop Joe Vásquez, and Principal Heidi Altman to open of new educational space on May 26. Learn more at https://stmarystaylor.org/ 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
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
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