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New Taylor resident Stan Oliver used the citizens communication to protest his utility rates at City Council at the Sept. 8 meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Fees to rise in FY 23
The cost of living is going up, and the City of Taylor’s new budget will likely reflect that through increased revenues from higher property values as well as higher fees for utilities, such as water and sewer. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM
City targets street work
City targets street work
Help is on the way for deteriorating streets and roadways in Taylor. For fiscal year 2022-23, citizens can expect to see new employees for street maintenance, a significant effort to address maintenance and repairs of streets in serious condition, as well as milling and overlay and other enhancements to some major roads in town, city officials said. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM
Panelists (from left) Gary Westbrook, Tom Oney, Liz Jones and Will McAdams discuss water and electricity resources for Williamson County. Photo by Jason Hennington
All eyes on Taylor
As the region begins to feel the impact of explosive, unprecedented growth, state and area leaders are embracing the change. “The world’s attention is on Taylor, Texas,” said Adriana Cruz, executive director of economic development and tourism in the office of Governor Greg Abbott. 09/10/2022 09:31 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. Sept. 18 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. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
David Lee Kruse
David Lee Kruse
David Lee Kruse, 66 of Hutto, passed away Sept. 1, 2022, peacefully on his ranch, surrounded by family. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
Virgie Nell Ruthven Simcik
Virgie Nell Ruthven Simcik
OBITUARIES Virgie Nell Ruthven Simcik, 84, of Taylor went to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, with her family by her side. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
Business Expo this weekend
Business Expo this weekend
A job fair and businesses will be on display this weekend in Taylor. Hundreds of dollars of gifts and prizes will be given out at the East WilCo Business Expo and Job Fair will return to the Williamson County Expo Center from 10 a.m. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
We likely learned no more than we already knew
We likely learned no more than we already knew
“The dictionary is the only place where success comes before hard work.” — Mark Twain is credited with that, but I think Willard said it too. In his own words. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
In 2019, Constable Precinct 4 hopeful Paul Leal ( left) greets community members while visiting a block party for National Night Out. The event ret u rns af ter two years Tuesday, Oct. 4.
National Night Out returns
After two years, National Night Out is set to return in Taylor Tuesday, Oct. 4. Hosted by the Taylor Police Department, the event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. with block parties across the community. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Anderson with Gina and Brad Domitrovich and Mayor Brandt Rydell at the fundraiser Aug. 30
Red Cap Cigar Lounge raises money & supplies for animal shelter
Red Cap Cigar Lounge kicked off third anniversary celebrations with a fundraiser for Taylor City Animal Shelter Aug. 30 at its location at 215 N. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
Firefighters from all over the region will participate in the Memorial March this Sunday. Courtesy Taylor Fire Department
Taylor still remembers 9/11 fallen
For the 20th straight year, the Taylor Fire Department will host a solemn tribute to the fallen heroes who died in the tragedy on Sept. 11, 2001 The Patriot Day Memorial March will begin at 7 p.m. this Sunday at Seventh and Davis streets and will continue down Main Street to Heritage Square for a program. Citizens will line the street to observe the procession, which will include fire, police, military and emergency service personnel from Taylor, as well from departments all over Central Texas, including Jarrell, Lake Travis, Elgin, Coupland, Ranger and Weir. “We are very honored that we are able to continue this remembrance march every year,” said Assistant Fire Chief Bobby Copeland. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
The class of 1994 enjoys a fun class reunion at the last homecoming in 2019. 2022 honor classes include those missed during the pandemic as well as the current honorees.
Calling all Ducks
The Taylor High School Ex-Students Association is busy getting ready to welcome the flock back home for homecoming 2022. After a two-year absence due to COVID, all Duck grads are invited to a long list of festivities that will occur over homecoming weekend with a full day of activities on Friday, Sept. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM
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