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The southbound entrance ramp onto S.H. 130 from U.S. 79 was closed Monday due to a lumber spill. Facebook / Hutto Police Department
LUMBER SPILL ON U.S. 79 IN HUTTO
. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
KOKEFEST 2022
KOKEFEST 2022
Facebook / City of Hutto,TX. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
Area school districts contrast in TEA accountability
Area school districts contrast in TEA accountability
After a two-year pause due to COVID, the Texas Education Agency released its accountability ratings for Texas school districts for the 2021-22 school year Aug. 15, and the results couldn’t be more different for our local area. Thrall Independent School District has earned an A, while Taylor Independent School District received a C, the lowest grade possible to still receive a rating. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
S.P.J.S.T. facilities welcome new admin
S.P.J.S.T. facilities welcome new admin
Some of the area’s oldest residents have a new watchful eye looking after them. Larry Beltran was recently named as the new administrator at S.P.J.S.T. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
The Taylor City Council and Taylor Economic Development Corporation have a joint meeting at the Taylor Public Library March 1 in Taylor. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor
Council, P&Z to meet
To return to tradition in an era of modernization, a meeting Thursday could show how that might be achieved. On Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
Taylor ISD school board members Jim Buzan and Secretary Cheryl Carter overlook the bond package presented at the Aug. 15 school board meeting in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro
BOND TO SCHOOL
A bond election is coming in November for Taylor Independent School District. On Monday, Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
Judges work while enjoying their food at the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff in Taylor May 22, 2021. Photos by Fernando Castro
International barbecue days away
Taylor’s tastiest weekend of smoked goods has arrived. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Friday and Saturday, Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM
William “Tom” Smith
William “Tom” Smith
08/13/2022 08:24 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Taylor Public Library has several upcoming events . The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
“Murder on the Orient Express” will be one of the next plays of Milam Community Theater. Courtesy graphic
MCT sets call for ‘whodunit’ masterpiece
Milam Community Theater will hold auditions Aug. 21-22 for Ken Ludwig’s new adaptation of the Agatha Christie masterpiece, “Murder on the Orient Express,” the final show of the 2022 season. Auditions will be at the Williams Event Center in Cameron at 7 p.m. both days. For audition forms, visit http://www.milamcommunitytheater. com. The story involves 10 passengers who board the famed Orient Express traveling from exotic Istanbul to the lights of Paris. When the train is unexpectedly stranded in mountain snowdrifts, only nine passengers are still alive. An American tycoon has been stabbed to death in his private compartment, and suddenly, every passenger is a suspect. Tensions rise as famed detective Hercule Poirot works to identify the killer before he or she can strike again. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
Millions of Texas children are heading back to school this month, as early as this week in some districts. The Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to be especially alert and focused when driving in school zones and near bus stops. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
Be informed and be careful
Be informed and be careful
BY JASON HENNINGTON This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
Two Williamson County Emergency Services District #10 firefighters battle a truck fire on FM 1331 in Hare Aug. 9. Facebook / Williamson County ESD #10
Truck lights up Hare
A scary crash resulted in no injuries last Tuesday. On Aug. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
Adriana Cruz will be at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Courtesy photo
Chamber to host advocacy summit
Adriana Cruz, the executive director of the Economic Development and Tourism office of Gov. Greg Abbott, will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Cruz is said to be the state’s leading authority on economic development will address the Summit over lunch. She will share insights from three years in that office as well as from her more than 20 years of leadership experience in economic development, marketing and international business with the group. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM
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