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Caesar, a Pope and the Hebrew calendar
Caesar, a Pope and the Hebrew calendar
“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 Francis Sorrow, a 49-year resident of Taylor and longtime student of Jewish history, the Taylor Press. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
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. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
NOV. 13 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Report Taken - 100 block of Reagor Dr Accident Minor - No Report - W Second St/NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Suspicious Circumstances - No Report - 200 block of E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Citizen Contact - No Report - 400 block of E Rio Grande St Citizen Contact - No Report - Quickway Grocery 1802 W Second St Theft - Report Taken - Heb 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Warrant Service Arrested - Harbor Freight Tools 3100 N Main St Theft - No Report - Heb 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Suspicious Vehicle Officer Advised - Main Street Laundry 1811 N Main St Assist Citizen - No Report - Taylor Pd 500 S Main St Suspicious Person Officer Advised - 100 block of N Main St Suspicious Vehicle Officer Advised - 1800 block of N Main St NOV. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
HUTTO ISD LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
HUTTO ISD LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
1. Change accountability method to a system that accurately reflects the students’ continuous improvement (replace the STAAR) 2. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
A tree lighting ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the city’s Very Merry Holiday Parade. Photo by Nicole Lessin
PARK FESTIVITIES
Following the second parade, there will be festivities at Heritage Square Park, including a Christmas tree lighting, caroling, a live band performance, arts and crafts for the kids, and an elf on the shelf for photo opportunities. Santa Claus may also pay a visit, city officials said. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Joshua Mena, a recruiter for Yates Construction, chats with job seeker Edward Betak Jr. a Sept. 1 job fair hosted by Samsung Austin Semiconductor at the Williamson County Expo Center Photo by Nicole Lessin
Second Samsung job fair coming soon
Let the jobs roll in. The second job fair for Samsung Austin Semiconductor is happening in less than two weeks, and this time, the company will be making it even easier for job seekers. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Two parades=An parade values opportunity for community conversation and celebration
Two parades=An parade values opportunity for community conversation and celebration
Last week, a Jewish woman in our community emailed the Taylor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee expressing her feelings of discrimination, fear, and frustration about the planned Christmas parade. With antisemitism on the rise across the country, she had reason to be scared. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
ONLINE POLL QUESTION
ONLINE POLL QUESTION
THIS WEEK’S QUESTION Thanksgiving was this past Thursday. What was your favorite part of the holiday? A. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
There is controversy over the annual Taylor Christmas Parade of Lights. This year there will be two separate parades. One hosted by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, the other by the city of Taylor. Photo by Matt Hooks
Taylor Christmas
The Taylor Christmas Parade of Lights has been a beloved family tradition in Taylor as long as I can remember. I moved here in 1985. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders
LEGISLATORS BEGIN FILING BILLS AHEAD OF SESSION Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Nov. 14, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Arthur James White
Arthur James White
Arthur James White, 87, of Bartlett, passed away Nov. 20, 2022, after being ill for some time. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Laundry Love
Laundry Love
From noon to 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, the local chapter of Laundry Love, a national nonprofit organization, offers free washing and drying services at Skyline Laundry, 3100 N Main St, Unit 105, along with Skyline staff volunteers. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM