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Police tape lines around a crime scene. File photo
7 shots fired into house
02/22/2022 05:20 PM
Chief Henry Fluck (right) talks with Taylor Press’ publisher about the Taylor Police Department during “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” Feb. 14 on Facebook. Photo by Fernando Castro
Fluck has ‘Talk with Jason’
Taylor’s chief of police recently discussed himself and the Taylor Police Department on the Taylor Press’ newest community news video program. Chief Henry Fluck sat down with publisher Jason Hennington on “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” Monday, Feb. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
80s to 20s this week
80s to 20s this week
In typical fashion this weather season, Taylor residents should be prepared for summer one day and winter the next. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 80s Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Flags showing “Site Boundary” now adorn sections of CR 401 and CR 404 where a Samsung Austin Semiconductor will be in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro
City plan in flux for Samsung
Last Tuesday, Taylor’s previously approved plan for the future was addressed since the formula didn’t anticipate the Samsung variable. On Feb. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Assistant Manager Crystal Burkett and Manager BJ Dach stock bluebonnets and geraniums in preparation for the grand opening on Friday, Feb 25. Photos by Edie Zunavich
POPS OF COLOR
Business is blooming again at Taylor Garden Center. A perennial favorite of local gardeners since 2018, the nursery reopens their doors on Friday, Feb. 25. The reopening will showcase a larger variety of flowers, fruit trees, vegetables and herbs plus the addition of a houseplant section and potted succulents. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Candidates set for May elections
Candidates set for May elections
Local elections are set for May 7, and we now know who will vie for seats on the city council and the school board. Currently, there is one contested race on the city council and one on the Taylor ISD board of trustees. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Harriet Tubman was born in 1822 and was an American abolitionist and humanitarian. She is known for her work as a scout and spy for the United States Army during the Civil War. She escaped slavery and made several missions using the Underground Railroad to rescue enslaved people along with family and friends. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
GRANGER STUDENTS SPEND TIME AT NURSING HOME FOR VALENTINES
GRANGER STUDENTS SPEND TIME AT NURSING HOME FOR VALENTINES
Valentines Day was a day of love at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett. For a community outreach project, Granger ISD seventh graders traveled to the facility to spend time and give love to the residents. Facebook / Granger ISD 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Taylor ISD school board members and Superintendent Padavil congratulate the students of the month for January. Honorees from left are Sophia Jimenez, Kambrie Blakely, Katelyn Green, Makayla Ross and Larkin Abbott. Not pictured is Skyler Pyles. Photo by Tim Crow
Taylor ISD names January students of the month
Taylor High School has named Skyler Pyles as their January student of the month. She always comes to class with a positive attitude and always gets right to work. She has pushed herself in ceramics class to try new pieces and doesn't build what is just comfortable and easy. She also puts a great deal of effort into her AP World History class, and she is always kind and polite. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
STUDENTS RECOGNIZED BY COLLEGE BOARD
STUDENTS RECOGNIZED BY COLLEGE BOARD
The Taylor ISD school board recognized four Taylor High School students for their selection for the College Board National Recognition Program. These students earned this award because of their academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 or advanced placement exams. Honorees, from left, are Lindsay O’Dell, Maya Zoeckler, Jett VanBrocklin and Trey Boles. Photo by Tim Crow 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE SUPPORTS TAYLOR STUDENTS
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE SUPPORTS TAYLOR STUDENTS
Sharron Dickerson (center) of Assistance League of Georgetown meets with Taylor ISD Family Support Services to announce the sponsorship of 100 Taylor students in prekindergarten through eighth grades for a $100 shopping trip to buy new clothes. From left are Darlene Ramirez, John Matthews, Dickerson, Jennifer Patschke and Arabella Valladares. Courtesy photo 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Locals among SHSU deans list
Locals among SHSU deans list
Sam Houston State University has announced their latest dean’s list. The students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at SHSU in Huntsville are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Thrall FCCLA heading to state
Thrall FCCLA heading to state
Thrall ISD Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members recently competed at the Region 5 Leadership Convention in Corpus Christi. The group placed high enough to advance to state competition in April. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Granger ISD fans pack the football stadium during the homecoming game last fall. Fans could be in new stadium someday if a bond passes in May. Photo by Matt Hooks
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Feb. 16, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
FEB. 6 Disturbance-No Report-Taylor Village Inn 1907 N Main St Citizen Contact-No Report-Taylor Village Inn 1907 N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-Officer Advised-Chandler Rd Bill Pickett Trail Suspicious Person-No Report-Hwy 95 Donuts 108 W Lake D City Ordinance Violation-No Report-1700 block of N Main St City Ordinance Violation-Citation-Dollar General 116 W Lake Dr Criminal Trespass-Arrested-Walgreens 1610 N Main St Lost / Found Property-Report Taken-Fairway Apartments 210 W Lake Dr Accident Hit and Run-Report Taken-30 block of E Eighth St Accident Hit and Run-Report Taken-2300 block of W Lake Dr Juvenile Complaint-No Report-1900 block of W Third St Welfare Concern-No Report-5800 block of FM 619 Criminal Trespass-No Report-Dominos 3210 N Main St Civil Matter-No Report-1000 block of Burkett St Disturbance-No Report-W Fourth St/ Vance St Assist Citizen-No Report-Debus Cir Unwanted Person-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St FEB. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
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