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PUBLIC  MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
St. Mary’s Catholic to host fall festival Sept.11
St. Mary’s Catholic to host fall festival Sept.11
St. Mary’s Catholic School will host their 88th Annual Homecoming Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Parish and on school grounds to raise funds for the parish. The event will feature live music, concessions, a raffle drawing, games, as well as a silent and live auction. In addition, a barbecue meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $12 per plate, with an optional dessert available for a donation. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Polka music and home-made German food will be available at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett on Sunday, Sept. 18. Facebook/st.johnlutheranchurchelca7/
Polka Worship in Bartlett
St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a polka worship service at 10:30 a.m. at 30650 State Highway 95 in Bartlett. The Praha Brothers Polka Band will play hymns and the liturgy, and everyone is invited to attend. A home cooked German meal will be served immediately after the service, which can be eaten at the church or can be taken to go. Desserts will also be available. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Wilco Art Lab founder Shay Jung was a featured speaker Aug. 24 on growing up in foster care. Photos courtesy Shay Jung
Local businesswoman talks of growing up in foster care
Local businesswoman Shay Jung, founder of the Wilco Art Lab at Old Taylor High, was a featured speaker at the “Inspiring Resilience Through Vision and Leadership” retreat for about 200 Child Protective Services workers from around the state of Texas on Aug. 24 at Austin Marriot North in Round Rock. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Jeffrey Wood speaks at the city council meeting Aug. 25.
Council moves toward approving 2023 budget
Taxes, budgets and Samsung Semiconductor Austin: these were all front and center at the Taylor City Council meeting Aug. 25. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Threat at school leads to arrest
Threat at school leads to arrest
A teenager at Taylor Middle School was arrested after he threatened to commit a shooting at the school. According to Taylor Police Chief Henry Fluck, on Aug. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Zari Thompson (top) and Kimora Burks enjoy a cool end to summer band and guard camp.
A Cool End to Camp
Band and color guard beat the heat Last school year, the Taylor High School Band and Color Guard began a new tradition. They invited the local fire department to visit on their last day of summer camp to provide a cool and rewarding spray of water to dedicated guard and band members after practicing in the August heat. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Ordinance irks service providers
Ordinance irks service providers
Companies voiced their frustrations to city leaders over possible changes to how they provide service to their customers. At the regular meeting for the Taylor City Council Aug. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
The Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil (middle) gives specific details to the board of trustees about the bond.
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday,Aug. 24, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
ANNIVERSARY NEWS
ANNIVERSARY NEWS
Ronald and Brenda Hennington will celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary Aug. 31. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff
Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff
The Taylor Brisket is gets sliced at the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff in Taylor Aug. 20. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
AWARDS
AWARDS
Customer service award Chamber Ambassadors recognize Valentine Sandoval of the Holiday Inn Express and Suites as the June Customer Service of the Month winner. Sandoval was recognized for her cheerful and helpfulness both at her work and when she volunteers with the Chamber. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM
Summit a ‘big deal’ for Taylor region
Summit a ‘big deal’ for Taylor region
This is an exciting time to serve in the leadership of our community! And the Chamber is pulling in experts from around the state to talk to us -- area business, governmental, education and community leaders -- to help us prepare for growth and build strong, regional partnerships. Presented by Samsung, the Pre-legislative Summit on Sept. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM