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RIBBON CUTTING

A Class Act Chamber Ambassadors celebrated a ribbon cutting at Class Act Salon on Aug. 27. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

At a past Choo Choo Fest, Coupland City Secretary LaVerne Rohlack and her granddaughter Amelia Cotterill enjoy riding the Kiddie Express Train. Photo by Kyle Hensley

CCO hears from traveling guest, Choo Choo Fest set

COUPLAND CIVIC ORGANIZATION (CCO) Coupland resident Debrah Candelas will speak to the CCO for the September meeting. Earlier this year Candelas traveled to Ukraine where she and her partner Jeff Teasdale delivered supplies and brought disabled Ukrainians to safety. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Volunteer Pilot Scott Bounds adjusts Emiliano Gonzalez’s headsets as he prepares to fly an airplane at the Flying Vikings event Sept. 17. Courtesy photos

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Sept. 21, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Mary C. Yanez celebrated her 87th birthday Sept. 17, with her children and grandchildren. She was born Sept. 16, 1935, and was married to Frank C. Yanez. Their family of nine children has grown to include 20 grandchildren and one great grandson. May you be blessed with many more years. We...

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Concerned citizens spoke in favor of the no-new-revenue tax rate during the public comment period during both weeks of budget consideration. Speakers included (back row, from left) Jim Morris, Wayne Cunningham and James Weaver. (Front row, from left) Jackie Corbiere, Ida Weaver and Jane Wr...

Hutto lowers tax rate

HUTTO – After a hotlydebated first budget draft proposed a tax rate higher than the “no-new-revenue” amount, Hutto City Council voted unanimously to adopt a lower budget based on the NNR tax rate at its Sept. 15 meeting. The NNR rate will effectively decrease the city burden on property owners by taking into account the amount of taxes collected from newly-built properties. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

(From left) Dale Craymer, Stephanie Matthews and Tony Bennett speak about the chapter 313 agreement in Williamson County at the Sept. 7 Summit. Photo by Jason Hennington

Panel decries end of tax incentive

As state leaders ready for the 88th legislative session, the sunsetting of a major tax incentive to draw businesses to Texas is on the minds of industry leaders and small businesses alike. At the panel discussion on economic development at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit Sept. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Homecoming was the setting for a scene in “Walker.” Actors practice their lines as they wait to film. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Walker television show filmed in Taylor

The front lawn of Old Taylor High was transformed into a scene from the fictional Sacred Heart High School’s pep rally for “Walker,” a remake of the popular 1990s series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” starring Chuck Norris, last week. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Annalise Frias and Jarvis Anderson are crowned the 2022 homecoming queen and king of Taylor Independent School District during halftime of the Taylor High School varsity football game against Jarell at the Duck Pond in Taylor Sept. 23 Photo by Jason Hennington

Royal Ducks mingle with Panthers at homecoming

Ducks and Panthers took the field together Friday to celebrate homecoming. To keep with tradition, a new king and queen were crowned at Taylor Independent School District Sept. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Shelter upgrades set

Shelter upgrades set

City leaders are moving forward with a long-awaited expansion to the animal shelter. At the Sept. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM

WILCO cleans up

WILCO cleans up

WILCO — Williamson County is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM

Spay-ghetti dinner

Spay-ghetti dinner

Crusaders will be holding their 2nd Annual Spay-ghetti Dinner & Dance on October 22nd at the Taylor SPJST, located at 5025 FM 619, from 5pm to 10pm. The “Yappy Hour”, a spaghetti meal and dance, as well as a bucket raffle. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM

Edna M. Richter Hurta

Edna M. Richter Hurta

Edna M. Richter Hurta, age 95, went to live with her heavenly Father Sept. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM

Margaret Dell Carmack Moore

Margaret Dell Carmack Moore

On Sept. 12, 2022, Margaret Dell Carmack Moore, 99, passed away peacefully. She was born April 12, 1923, in Weleetka, Oklahoma. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at 4 p.m. at Ramsey Funeral Home in Georgetown. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM

Mary Lou Lafler

Mary Lou Lafler

Mary Lou Lafler, 80, of Taylor, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at home surrounded by family. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM