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St. James Episcopal Church will be one of the sites on the Christmas Homes Tour hosted by the Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society. Courtesy photo
Christmas homes tour returns
The Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society is delighted to announce the return of the Christmas Homes Tour after a four-year absence. The homes tour will be held Saturday Dec. 3 and Sunday Dec. 4. This year’s event will showcase four of Taylor’s most historic homes and one church. The homes on the tour are the Calla Lily Inn, Pecan Manor Bed and Breakfast, Taylor Mansion and West Mansion. The tour will also include St. James Episcopal Church. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM
This weekend, see how firefighters live in Taylor. The Taylor Fire Department will host an open house Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 1, at 200 Washburn St. in Taylor. This free event will feature food, education, fire safety and more.
TAYLOR FIRE DEPARMENT OPEN HOUSE
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM
Fall Fest Family Night
Fall Fest Family Night
An evening of food, fun and fellowship is planned for later this month. First Baptist Church of Taylor, 2500 Mallard Lane, will host a Fall Fest Family Night Oct. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM
Several crosses and angel statues decorate a grave at the Taylor Cemetery. Most memorial items are prohibited under a municipal ordinance. Photos by Nicole Lessin
Their cross to bear
By all accounts, the Taylor Cemetery has needed some tender loving care for years. A high percentage of the headstones, some of which are more than 100 years old, need leveling at the municipally owned facility. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
ROYAL PRIDE OF LIONS
ROYAL PRIDE OF LIONS
Reynaldo Valverde and Mattie Wilkie celebrate after being crowned king and queen at Granger Independent School District’s homecoming game Oct. 14. The homecoming duke is Jose Valverde, and homecoming duchess is Sofia Bernal. The Granger Lions went on to win the homecoming game over the Bremond Tigers, 31-28. See page 9 for more on the football game. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
Makenna (left) and Mackenzie share a hug before volleyball practice at Taylor High School. Photo by Evan Hale
Sisters who spike together, stay together
There is a saying, “behind every little sister there’s a big sister standing behind her holding a bat saying, ‘you want to say that again?’” and it perfectly describes Mackenzie and Makenna Watson’s relationship. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
Various styles of vehicles will be on display at the upcoming Main Street Car Show Oct. 29. File photos
Something for everyone at the Main Street Car Show
Get your motor running for a day of Model A Fords, Ferraris, hot rods, muscle cars and so much more. The ninth annual Taylor Main Street Car Show, the largest of its kind in Central Texas, will take place from 10 a.m. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
One dead after collision
One dead after collision
A motorcyclist killed in a collision involving a sportutility vehicle became Taylor’s fourth traffic fatality of the year. The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office is working to determine if charges will be filed after officers reported the SUV driver left the scene of the accident. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
Steve Guajardo
Steve Guajardo
Steve Guajardo went to live with the Lord Oct. 6, 2022. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
Norma Jean (Case) Bearden
Norma Jean (Case) Bearden
Norma Jean (Case) Bearden, age 88, of Round Rock, joined the Lord and cherished loved ones Oct. 3, 2022, in the early morning. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
Catherine Rochez congratulates sons Arjae Rochez, 12, and Ruben Rochez, 10, Oct. 8 after the race at Bull Branch Park. Photo by Nicole Lessin
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Oct. 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM
Taylor Area Businesswomen President Charlotte Albert unloads Bingo gifts to Senior Citizens Coordinator Dorothy Fischer.
TAB hears about United Seniors of Taylor
At the August meeting of the Taylor Area Businesswomen, the organization heard more about local senior citizens. The meeting opened with a prayer from Brenda Cox followed by minutes and the treasurer’s report. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM