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Subscription special ends soon
Next week is your last chance to be included in a drawing for a prize that can make a great Christmas gift. The Taylor Press subscription special ends Wednesday, Dec. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
The Junior Women’s Study Club welcomed guest speaker Rachel Westerman at the club’s November meeting. Hostesses were (from left) Marcia Hagler, Melanie Thompson, Paulette McConchie, guest speaker Westerman, Curie Humphreys and Kristy Mucha. Courtesy photo
Study Club learns chamber workings
The Junior Woman’s Study Club met Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Lucky Duck restaurant. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Livestock show expert Skyler Scotten checking the steers to see how well built they are. Photos by Evan Hale
Livestock show awards championships
The Williamson County Livestock Association hosted FFA and 4H groups from area schools to show off the livestock they are raising at the Williamson County Expo Center. Students had the opportunity to show off the swine (pigs), heifers and steers they have been raising for livestock experts to receive feedback as well and have an opportunity to win a championship. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Christmas Parade of Lights winners
Christmas Parade of Lights winners
Small Business Float 1st CB Painting 2nd A&G Heating & Air 3rd Braided Faded Crew Commercial Business Float 1st HT Horsemanship & ET Plumbing 2nd Richter Farms 3rd Family Eye Care of Taylor Out of Town Entries 1st New Hope Lutheran Church of McDade 2nd DJ Ryan 2nd Covenant Country 3rd Mancha Builders LLC Personal Decorated Vehicle 1st Robert Barnhill Jr. 2nd Author V. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
A tale of two parades
A tale of two parades
The two parades held last weekend in Taylor, although filled with controversy, marched on with no incidents or issues. Here is a look at photos from both parades along with comments of local citizens who attended the event. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Dec. 7, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Reese creates her illustrations with bold colors and whimsical artwork designed to attract kids’ attention. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Hutto’s Hippo gets her own book
HUTTO – Henrietta Hippo’s adventure started in 1915 and is commemorated with thousands of hippo statues situated throughout the city. Now her story has been re-imagined as a children’s book called “Hippos Are My Heroes,” replete with dynamic graphics and plenty of local references. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Liberty Hill resident Ellie Hert hoses off her heifer Dec. 7. Hert said the practice helps stimulate hair growth. Photos by Nicole Lessin
MOOS, CLUCKS, BLEATS
Last week, the Williamson County Expo Center came alive with moos, clucks and bleats. At the 77th Annual Williamson County Livestock Association Show and Sale was held at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Local pastor Shane Allen, a member of the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, spoke during a press conference prior to the Taylor City Council meeting Thursday night. Photo by Jason Hennington
Organization balks at agenda item
Although Taylor’s two parades are over — one billed as holiday procession focused on inclusivity, the other featuring family and biblical values — the controversy continues to brew. The episode, billed by some as a culture clash or “dueling parades,” has focused a national spotlight on Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Hutto High School robotics coach Andrew Haub shows off the five state championship rings his teams have earned since 2016. Courtesy photo
Hutto robotics team takes state
HUTTO – The halls of Hutto High School were booming Monday, Dec. 5 with a hallway pep rally celebrating the 2022 UIL State Championship Competition of Best of Texas Robotics. The reason for the celebration, Hutto ISD is once again home to a state championship Robotics UIL title. The UIL competition was held Dec. 1-3 in Frisco. Over the weekend, the Hutto High School Robotics Team, RoboCo XI, won the gold medal. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
DEI COMMITTEE CALENDAR
DEI COMMITTEE CALENDAR
Dec. 10: International Human Rights Day (United Nations) The UN established International Human Rights Day in 1948 following World War II. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM
The Ghosts of Christmas Past
The Ghosts of Christmas Past
The Black Sparrow Music Parlor invites the public for a delicious holiday meal paired with chilling tales of peculiars and specters in true Victorian fashion. “The Ghosts of Christmas Past: A Victorian Holiday Event” will be offered at 7 p.m. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM
Donald Eberle Kuempel
Donald Eberle Kuempel
Donald Eberle Kuempel, Sr. passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM
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