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Rachael Westerman and Tia Rae Stone

Expo ‘early bird’ discount ends soon

I love getting training that helps me serve my community better! Rachael Westerman and I attended the annual Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives convention in June. We got so excited by the information we learned about the economy, ways to help businesses and ways to dig deep to help solve issues in our community. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

RIBBON CUTTINGS

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Lotus Construction Chamber Ambassadors, friends and family celebrated the grand opening of Lotus Construction with a ribbon cutting June 9. Lotus is a general construction company with specialties in both commercial and residential building. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Taylor High School students practice July 26 in Taylor for the 2022 football season. Photos by Matt Hooks

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 27, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Water and sewer matters will be discussed in a special City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2. File photo

Water, sewer meeting Tuesday

Infrastructure concerns for Taylor water and sewer needs will be discussed Tuesday. On Aug. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce President Tia Rae Stone joins a group of kindergarteners for a fun science experiment as part of the Taylor ISD Ambassador program in 2016. Photos by Tim Crow

Calling for AMBASSADORS

Registration is now open for Taylor ISD’s popular and informative Ambassador Program after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor ISD ambassadors meet once a month, September through March, for an in-depth look at the Taylor public schools. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

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Narcotics found in local business

An assault charge led to the search of a local business where police found 23.4 grams of narcotics and paraphernalia. Last week, Samuel Adams, 48, of Taylor, was served a probable cause warrant for manufacture/delivered/possession with intent to deliver. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses possible pay increase for county employees and officials during its meeting July 25 in Georgetown. Captured via screenshot / Williamson County

County likely to up pay 5%

Salaries for Williamson County government officials and employees are set to go up amid national inflation concerns. On July 26, Commissioners Court approved authorizing written notice to each elected official of their salary and other compensation to be included in the 2022- 23 budget to be adopted at the end of the year. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

A recent Ragin’ Cajun graduate, Evan Hale takes over sports coverage for the Ducks, Tigers, Lions and Hippos. Photo by Matt Hooks

Press welcomes new sportswriter

Louisiana native Evan Hale will be taking over the role of sportswriter at the Taylor Press newspaper. Hale, originally from Scott, Louisiana, a small town outside of Lafayette graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in May 2022 with a degree in journalism. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Robyn Lynn Qureshi

Robyn Lynn Qureshi

Robyn Lynn Qureshi, 61, of Harker Heights, passed in the early morning July 18, 2022, after battling years of sickness. Robyn was born July 26,1961 in San Antonio, to Mildred Grun Neel and Zeferino Valdez De Luna. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Robert Degollado

Robert Degollado

Robert Degollado, 63, of Bartlett, passed away surrounded by family Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Robert was born Dec. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Arthur Hernandez

Arthur Hernandez

Arthur Hernandez, 73, passed away July 21, 2022. Arthur was born Aug. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

LEAD TAYLOR CLASS GRADUATES

LEAD TAYLOR CLASS GRADUATES

Kendra Maness (front) with Councilmember Dwayne Ariola behind her congratulate graduates of the 2022 LEAD Taylor program during the June 23 City Council meeting in Taylor. The program is a community-focused, collaborative program that provides participants an in-depth look at government operations, community planning and awareness, and the opportunity to learn about civic culture from the inside. The classes include information about how city government works, operations of various city departments and Taylor Independent School District. Classes also covered civic organizations, Taylor history, the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, the Taylor Economic Development Corporation, Main Street and downtown Businesses. Classes are slated to return next year. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM