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The Taylor Public Library has several upcoming events. Photo by Fernando Castro

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM

There was a short shelter-in-place order issued at Taylor ISD this morning. Photo by Fernando Castro

Short school shelter-in-place issued

05/24/2022 11:48 AM

Hearing Tuesday on zone

Hearing Tuesday on zone

A public hearing Tuesday will be about a new reinvestment zone in Taylor. On May 24, Taylor Independent School District’s board of trustees will hold a public hearing on the creation of a reinvestment zone, titled No. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Fatal crash in Rice’s Crossing

Fatal crash in Rice’s Crossing

A collision involving two 18-wheelers just southwest of Taylor claimed the life of one of the drivers. Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers responded to the mishap at 1:59 a.m. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Gerald Anderson (left) and Robert Garcia smile as they are sworn-in to continue their service as city councilmen for Districts 1 and 4, respectively.

Council resumes form

Last week, Gerald Anderson and Robert Garcia were sworn in to serve another term on Taylor City Council. Anderson, who is in his second term, represents District 1. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Savannah Coy and Ryan Abbott, Legacy Early College High School’s respective valedictorian and salutatorian of 2022, get ready on the morning of their graduation in Taylor May 20. Courtesy photos

Head of class 22

High school seniors now know who will speak for them at graduation ceremonies this week. East Williamson County valedictorians and salutatorians have been named. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Vicki Roth (left) administers the oath of office for returning and new Taylor ISD board members Cheryl Carter, Marco Ortiz and Joseph Meller during the board’s meeting in Taylor May 16.

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 18, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

LOCAL FFA MEMBER JOINS PROGRAM

LOCAL FFA MEMBER JOINS PROGRAM

Thrall High School Future Farmers of America secretary Bobby Clark has been selected to be a part of the 2022 Junior Fed Beef Career & Leadership Program this summer in Canyon. He is one of only 20 applicants that were chosen to be a part of the three-day program, which offers participants a chance to receive hands-on instruction about feedyard operations, as well as career opportunities in the fed beef industry. Facebook / Thrall FFA 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Learn about leader dogs for blind

Learn about leader dogs for blind

At noon on Friday, May 27, the Taylor Lions Club will host the Texas District 2S-3 Leader Dog chairperson, Lion Greg Dew, at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

05/20/2022 09:24 PM

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. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Property taxes are affected by a recent Williamson County Commissioners Court vote.

County OKs tax exempts

On May 17, Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to increase property tax exemptions, which should provide tax relief to residential homesteads in the county. “Williamson County has seen tremendous growth in property values this past year,” said Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long, “so it was important to the Commissioners Court that we do what we can in order to lessen the tax burden on our homeowners to combat rising home values.” Property tax exemptions for people ages 65 and older increased from $90,000 to $125,000. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Hutto Police Chief Jeffery Yarbrough is ready to create opportunities for the community and the officers in the Hutto Police Department. Photo by Jason Hennington

Hutto police chief embraces opportunities

HUTTO - The new chief of police in Hutto, Jeffery Yarbarough, plans to embrace the community, the people and the opportunity to strengthen law enforcement. Originally from Nacogdoches, Yarbarough believes there is a plethora of opportunity in Hutto. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In the Taylor Press published May 14, there a notice by the Taylor ISD board of trustees regarding creation of a reinvestment zone. This appears to be the first step to give Samsung a reduction in taxes on land purchased after the November 2021 tax incentive agreement. According to news reports, the original 2021 agreement by the Taylor school board reduced the amount that Samsung will pay in taxes to Taylor ISD by around $300 million over 10 years. This is in addition to 85 to 90% reduction in taxes over 20 years by Williamson County and 85 to 92.5% reduction in taxes over 30 years by the city of Taylor. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM