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Financial report on council docket

Financial report on council docket

A report on finances is ready and will be given to the Taylor City Council Thursday night. The council is set to hear the annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2020-21. 03/23/2022 06:56 AM

Gov. Greg Abbott (right) and Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell hold a press conference Monday, March 21, to update the community after storms in the county. Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles (back, left) is also shown. Facebook / Williamson County Emergency Services

Gravell, Abbott update after tornadoes

03/21/2022 09:41 PM

A tornado is spotted north of Taylor March 21. Courtesy photo

Tornado tears through east Wilco

03/21/2022 07:35 PM

Here was radar as of shortly after 5 p.m. Twitter / NWS Austin/San Antonio

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect

03/21/2022 05:39 PM

Williamson County is part of a tornado watch for Monday, March 21. Twitter / Austin/San AntonioNWS

Tornado Watch for Williamson

03/21/2022 03:26 PM

There will be early school releases today. Bus photo and image merge by Fernando Castro

Taylor, Granger schools releasing early

03/21/2022 01:29 PM

People who are seeking to help Ukrainians have a local, tasty option.

Look for the helpers

When I was a little boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Mr. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

It was a cardboard kingdom as youngsters created houses, castles and cars during the spring break event.

This past week, the Taylor Public Library hosted their annual Spring Break 2022 Program from Monday, March 14, to Friday, March 18. On Monday, children attended interactive movie day featuring the Disney film Toy Story. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Billie Harrison, Ce’Delia Moore and MacKenzie Maybin recognize the contributions of George Washington Carver, Patricia Bath and Ruane Jeter at the TMS Black History program. Photo by Tim Crow

Celebrating Black life, culture, history

Taylor Middle School hosted a program on March 10 to celebrate black life, culture and history. Program director LA’Toya Smith began the event with comments about Black History Month, followed by the school choir singing the Negro National Anthem. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Carolyn Jean (Jarosek) Simpson

Carolyn Jean (Jarosek) Simpson

Carolyn Jean (Jarosek) Simpson, 74, of Granger, passed away March 13, 2022. She was born May 22, 1947, in Granger, to Allen and Georgie (Zrubek) Jarosek. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Can’t miss the sunshine

Can’t miss the sunshine

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

How dry I am! How dry...

How dry I am! How dry...

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Residing in Arkansas as a resident assistant

Residing in Arkansas as a resident assistant

Juggling student life with school, band and a job is tough, but being a resident assistant can bring unexpected joy. This school year, I was hired to be a resident assistant (RA) at the University of Arkansas. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Vacation rental hosts invited to workshop

Vacation rental hosts invited to workshop

If you have a place that hosts others for overnight stays, there’s an opportunity you might be interested in this week. The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce is hosting an hour workshop for hoteliers and vacation rental hosts 2-3 p.m. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Press to see price increases

Press to see price increases

On April 1, the Taylor Press will have some rate increases, and that is no April Fool’s joke. Due to a paper shortage and increased costs of materials, rates at the Taylor Press will see an increase next month. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM