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City reviews land plans
City reviews land plans
The possibility that Samsung could be expanding the scope of its presence more than five-fold in the next two decades, along with concerns by some Taylor-area landowners, has Taylor city officials ordering up another look at the longrange comprehensive plan for the area. At issue are areas of Taylor and the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) that have been put off limits for dense housing, industrial, commercial or retail development because of the high cost of extending wastewater services to those areas. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM
No tolerance for school bullying
No tolerance for school bullying
Taylor Independent School District is addressing all aspects surrounding claims of a threat made at Taylor Middle School last week, including the possibility that the juvenile may have been bullied. “Even as a response to bullying, if a child says something that makes other kids and parents have fear of harm or their safety at school, it will still be addressed very. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM
County OKs budget, sets tax rate
County OKs budget, sets tax rate
STAFF REPORTS WILCO — Williamson County is seeing explosive growth, and the new budget for fiscal year 2022-23 reflects that, with additions to personnel and services. “The growth in Williamson County drives the need for more courts and more EMS personnel and more services in general,” said Precinct 1. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM
Calling all Taylor high mascots
Calling all Taylor high mascots
A family reunion is planned for mascots – Taylor Duck mascots. The Taylor High School Ex-Students Association is calling all THS mascots for a Waddles Family Reunion during homecoming festivities Sept. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 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. 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. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
St. Mary’s Catholic to host fall festival Sept.11
St. Mary’s Catholic to host fall festival Sept.11
St. Mary’s Catholic School will host their 88th Annual Homecoming Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Parish and on school grounds to raise funds for the parish. The event will feature live music, concessions, a raffle drawing, games, as well as a silent and live auction. In addition, a barbecue meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $12 per plate, with an optional dessert available for a donation. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Tommy Scott
Tommy Scott
Tommy Scott, age 74, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. A visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home. A celebration of Tommy’s life will be held Saturday, Sept. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Raymond Glenn Appel
Raymond Glenn Appel
Raymond Glenn Appel, 78, passed away Aug. 26. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Sheryl Lynn Arbuckle Green
Sheryl Lynn Arbuckle Green
Sheryl Lynn Arbuckle Green passed away Aug. 25, 2022, at the age of 65. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Service vehicles, including fire trucks from the area were a part of the processional for Taylor retired firefighter Robert Whitmore.
Public Servants bid farewell to colleague
On Saturday, fire trucks and other service vehicles rode through town as they said goodbye to retired Taylor firefighter Robert Whitmore. Whitmore, 59, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM    1
Memories real enough
Memories real enough to smell the creosote
“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” — J.M. Barrie (1860-1937), Scottish author and dramatist, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
Gus Almquist Middle School was chosen as the name to the third middle school in Hutto. It is named after a Hutto native who served on the board for 17 years. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD Facebook page
Third middle school named after Gus Almquist
HUTTO – After seeking community recommendations for the naming of Hutto ISD’s third middle school, on Aug. 25 the school board voted unanimously to approve the name Gus Almquist Middle School. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM
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