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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
Taylor High School varsity baseball head coach Kyle McQuillen. Photos courtesy of Taylor ISD
McQuillen, Davis newest Taylor head coaching hires
Taylor High School athletic director Earven Flowers proudly announced two new head coaching hires with Kale McQuillen as head baseball coach and Rylee Davis as head volleyball coach. KALE MCQUILLEN McQuillen is a former standout baseball player for Taylor and a Division 2 All-American during his time at Dallas Christian College. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM
Hutto campers from grades three through nine happily gather around for a photo on June 8 following the annual Hippos boys basketball camp. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD
Hippos hoops hosting another basketball camp
HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District continues to stay busy with athletic camps this summer as the Hippos will again host another boys basketball camp. From 7–8:30 p.m. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM
Pride Day!
Pride Day!
Taylor Pride, a LGBTQ advocacy group for Taylor and its surrounding areas, hosted its third annual Music and Arts Festival. The festival was held Saturday at Heritage Park, which was a different location than previous years. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM
The best part of family reunions
The best part of family reunions
“Family reunions are the place where you remember where you came from.” — Author unknown “You know,” Stan said. “Those two are the reason we’re here.” The ‘here’ he referred to was another gathering of the descendants of Arthur George Johnson and Bernice Conlee Johnson, a family with Kentucky roots dating to the 1700s. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM
A cluster of new development projects being reviewed surround the downtown area. City of Hutto
HIPPO BITES
Last chance to weigh in on superintendent search HUTTO – The search for a Hutto Independent School District superintendent will soon move into the next phase. The district has scheduled the final community meeting for today at 6:30 p.m. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM
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