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The Taylor band and color guard performs their show at the Lost Pines Marching Festival in Bastrop. Courtesy Photo
Taylor band wins third championship
The Taylor High School band and color guard claimed their third class Saturday at the Lost Pines Marching Festival in Bastrop. The Taylor band won the 4A Championship after receiving the highest 4A scores in music and visuals in the preliminary round. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM
(From left) First-place winner Kingston Wilson, 13, with mom Joann Wilson, and second-place winner Keegan Wilson, 14, at the race.
GOOD LIFE 5K BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER
The weather was perfect for the annual tradition of races, chicken splat bingo, roaming chickens, music, vendors and more at the 10th anniversary of the Good Life Festival. The event, which was held Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM
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Kerley mural proposed on Main Street
The fastest man in the world may soon become a permanent fixture on Main Street. At the Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM
City drafts priorities for 88th legislative session
City drafts priorities for 88th legislative session
Protecting a key tax break to attract businesses like Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a priority for city leaders for the next legislative session. At the upcoming regular meeting of the city council Thursday, Assistant City Manager Jeff Jenkins will present a draft list of the city’s priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session, which begins January of 2023. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM
Taylor Press Area Editor Jason Hennington speaks with Taylor Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Wood Oct. 10 at the Taylor Press Photos by Evan Hale
Taylor’s CFO talks utility bills, the budget and being “giddy”
Taylor’s Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Wood is not usually too giddy, but lately people have been calling him that. “I’m probably the opposite of giddy,” said the Michigan native, who has been serving as Taylor’s CFO since March of 2019. “That was a comment that was made during the budgeting process. Normally, I’m pretty straitlaced and serious, you know, a take-care-of-business type of guy.” 10/12/2022 07:32 AM
Contestants dive into pies face first to win the pie eating contest. Facebook/Hutto Chamber
Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival Next Weekend
Don’t miss the Hutto Oldey Tyme Days Festival, sponsored by The Hutto Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Oct. 15 on U.S. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Spay-ghetti dinner
Spay-ghetti dinner
Texas Critter Crusaders will be holding their 2nd Annual Spayghetti Dinner & Dance on October 22nd at the Taylor SPJST, located at 5025 FM 619, from 5pm to 10pm. The evening will include “Yappy Hour”, a spaghetti meal and dance, as well as a bucket raffle. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Paul William Schroeder
Paul William Schroeder
Paul William Schroeder, 43, of Round Rock, passed away Oct. 2, 2022. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Katy Nell Tidwell
Katy Nell Tidwell
Katy Nell Tidwell, age 93, of Granger, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Paul Scott Bennett
Paul Scott Bennett
Paul Scott Bennett, a gentle and kind man, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Carrollton, after battling dementia for over 10 years. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
Being Transparent
Being Transparent
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders
STATE SENDS RESOURCES TO FLORIDA Texas has deployed state resources to Florida to assist in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastation caused last week by Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States in the past decade. “Texans understand the urgency of hurricane disaster response and recovery efforts, and our state is swiftly sending more support and resources to Florida as they continue responding to Hurricane Ian,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM
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