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Tax rate lowered for  Taylor ISD
Tax rate lowered for Taylor ISD
At the regular meeting for the Taylor Independent School District Aug. 15, the board voted 7-0 to set a tax rate of $1.2854 per $100 valuation of properties, lowering the rate from years past. In addition, the board opted to not take advantage of three additional disaster pennies that would have been permitted by the state for this fiscal year due to Winter Storm Uri. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
#Back2Cool
#Back2Cool
Austin 1st grade THJ Students and teachers are back together for another year of learning. School has started for all districts in the area and students are showing off their style. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
Members of local organizations unwrap giant $250,000 checks at a Samsung announcement event. Photo by Jason Hennington
Samsung contributes $1 million
A multinational tech company investing close to $200 billion in Taylor took another step forward and gave $1 million to local nonprofits this week, officials said. On Friday, Aug. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
Planting two types of potatoes
Planting two types of potatoes
PLOW & HOSE ORGANIC GARDENING IN CENTRAL TEXAS | by Julie Rydell Despite the oppressive and discouraging heat of August, we are in a new planting window. It’s time to plant our fall gardens and we have a second chance to plant more of our summer favorites. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil spoke to the members of TAB about the district’s upcoming bond and the future growth of Taylor ISD. Courtesy photos
Padavil speaks to Taylor Area Businesswomen
The Taylor Area Businesswomen organization had special guests at their July meeting. TAB members opened their July meeting with a prayer. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
The house Jolene Volek rescued a student from after the tornado on March 21.
Small town hero honored for bravery
Jolene Volek was one of the few people to run towards danger during a tornado March 21. On Wednesday Aug. 17 she received an award for her bravery. Volek rescued a Granger student from the rubble the tornado left and is being recognized for being a hero in the Granger community. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
Automotive and Diesel Instructor Mark Harwell addresses the Taylor ISD board Aug. 15 Photo by Fernando Castro
Cancer survivor commends Taylor ISD
Public comments at school board meetings can sometimes involve complaints or criticism, but Mark Harwell, an automotive and diesel instructor at Taylor High School’s Career and Technical Education program, had nothing but praise for the community of Taylor Independent School District at the Aug. 15 board meeting last week. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
Are vitamins helpful?
Are vitamins helpful?
Paid advertisement Frequently I am asked what vitamins should I take? This is a question they can only be answered when there is enough information to back them up. Not everybody needs the same vitamins and supplements, different people with different lifestyles and activity levels require different things. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
Think positive
Think positive
BY ISABELLA TEBEAU “Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changed the way we behave. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
Zion celebrates VBS
Zion celebrates VBS
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Examining the astonishment of Jesus’ disciples
Examining the astonishment of Jesus’ disciples
This column represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Judith Pyeatt Grissom NOT the Taylor Press. Grissom holds degrees in Christianity and Psychology. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
AUG. 7 Citizen Contact-No Report-Otis St/Hood St Unwanted Person-Gone on Arrival-Taco Bell 2009 N Main St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-1000 block of W Second St Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle-No Report-1400 block of Lexington St 911 Call-Officer Advised-500 block of Lenora Dr Citizen Contact-No Report-Murphy USA 105 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Citizen Contact-No Report-Murphy USA 105 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Unwanted Person-No Report-700 block of N Main St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-Unable to Locate-Ferguson St/W Sixth St Civil Matter-No Report-1800 block of Davis St Noise Complaint-No Report-Tractor Supply Co 3600 N Main St Lost / Found Property-No Report-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Warrant Service-Arrested-2000 block of Holly Springs Dr Suspicious Circumstances-No Report Assault-Report Taken-1800 block of Davis St Parking Complaint / Violation-Subject Advised and Complied-W Seventh St/ Edmond St 911 Call-Officer Advised-100 block of W Rio Grande St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-2400 block of Smith Ave Theft-Report Taken-CR 401/CR 404 Accident Minor-No Report-E Walnut St/Se Carlos G Parker Blvd Missing Person-No Report-1800 block of Old Granger Rd Civil Matter-No Report-400 block of Symes St 911 Call-Officer Advised-Heb 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Disturbance-No Report-5400 block of FM 619 911 Call-Officer Advised-1100 block of Fowzer St AUG. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
DONATION BENEFICIARIES
DONATION BENEFICIARIES
Samsung’s donations are $250,000 to each of the following: • Taylor ISD to support academic success for its students • Boys & Girls Club of Eastern Williamson County to support programing that enables all young people, especially those who have the greatest need, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens • Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry & Community Ministry to support food access for Taylor residents • Bluebonnet Trails to support access to health resources in Taylor. Source: Samsung Austin Semiconductor. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM
Find the underlying cause
Find the underlying cause
YOUR GREATEST WEALTH IS YOUR HEALTH | by Dr. Cindy Steward Paid advertisement Do you have a few, many or all of these symptoms? • Muscle soreness • Fatigue, chronic fatigue • Rash • Continual lowgrade fever • High fever, chills or sweating • General flu like symptoms • Regular mild to moderate muscle and joint pain • Severe unremitting headache and neck stiffness • Bell’s palsy • Mental confusion and loss of short-term memory • Mood swings, irritability, depression • Disturbed sleep (especially 3 a.m. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM