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Early voting ends, Election Day March 1

Early voting ends, Election Day March 1

Early voting is over for primary county elections, and 8.36% of Williamson County registered voters made it to the polls. A total of 33,469 ballots were cast during early voting, Feb. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

Candidates withdraw from elections

Candidates withdraw from elections

Local elections are set for May 7 but will have fewer candidates than expected. Taylor was set to have two contested races, one for City Council and one for the Taylor ISD Board of Trustees. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

7 shots fired into Taylor home

7 shots fired into Taylor home

Shots rang out in Taylor Monday evening, although the Taylor Police Department says there is no threat to the community. At 7:31 p.m. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

Eliza Ackerman (right) discusses local Black History Month celebrations and more with Taylor Press publisher Jason Hennington during a special Taylor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee presentation at Texas Beer Company in Taylor Feb. 23. Photos by Fernando Castro

Living BLACK HISTORY

Residents learned last Wednesday about how their youth learn about Black history and their potential future from an influential instructional aide at Taylor High School. “I want to see us grow,” said Eliza Ackerman. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Buffalo soldiers were African American soldiers who mainly served on the Western frontier following the American Civil War. In 1866, six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments were created after Congress passed the Army Organization Act. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

Taylor High School class of 1989 graduate, Steven Thomas recently received a promotion with his current job, and will be responsible for summits in six southern states. Courtesy Photo

Taylor alum gets promotion

In November of 2021, Steven Thomas was named Divisional Assistant Vice President of Business Development at Summit, a Great American Insurance Company, Southwest Regional office. Summit, a monoline workers compensation insurance company with over $600 million of in force premium, provides coverage to businesses throughout 14 states in the US. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

Hippos were everywhere last week during World Hippo Day. More than 300 people stopped by Hutto City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 15, to celebrate World Hippo Day. The event featured hippo books, art, snacks and Hippo swag. Facebook / City of Hutto

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Feb. 23, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

Trades Day needs your help

Trades Day needs your help

Some of the fun things that happen at the Chamber’s Trades Day Career Fair are the mock interviews that give students an opportunity to gain a feel of what it feels like in the interview chair. “Back in 2020, our interviewers had such a good time visiting with students and giving them interview tips,” Chamber President Tia Rae Stone said. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

The Chamber was proud

The Chamber was proud

The Chamber was proud to support its member the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) to celebrate Black History Month and to help local owners of historically under-utilized businesses network and learn about opportunities to build their businesses. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

TIA RAE STONE

Ambassador program gears up

The Chamber is looking forward to getting started on its new Ambassador program in the coming months. The Ambassadors have always been the heart and soul of the Chamber and its work but the combination of the pandemic and a loss of focus has hurt the group over the last two years. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

FEB. 13 Suspicious Person-No Report-3100 block of S Main St Abandoned Vehicle-Red Tagged-1300 block of E Fourth St Welfare Concern-Unable to Located-W Second/CR 101 Noise Complaint-No Report-500 block of Lenora Dr 911 Call-No Report-700 block of E Second St Disturbance-No Report-Arbors of Taylor 201 Highland Dr Criminal Trespass-No Report-GK Laundry 1021 N Main St 911 Call-No Report-300 block of Old Thorndale Rd Welfare Concern-No Report-5700 block of CR 101 Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-W Seventh St/Howard St 911 Call-No Report-4200 block of Glacier Point Cv Juvenile Complaint-No Offense-900 block of Gilmore St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-400 block of Howard St Civil Matter-No Report-500 block of W Pecan St Missing Person-Report Taken-800 block of Gilmore St Warrant Service-Arrested-Taylor Square Apartments 1005 Cottonbowl Dr 911 Call-No Report-4000 block of Big Bend Trail Theft-Report Taken-Luxury Inn 2003 W Second St Animal Complaint-Officer Advised-1300 block of Willow Brook Trail Threat-No Report-1400 block of Kent St Theft-No Report-600 block of W Martin Luther King Jr. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

Commissioner Russ Boles speaks during groundbreaking ceremony for the South Bounds Street improvement project in Thrall Nov. 9, 2021. Courtesy photo

Thrall street officially finishes Monday

A ribbon cutting on Monday will mark the end of improvements to a major Thrall road. On Feb. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

Chief Henry Fluck presented this data during the Taylor City Council meeting Feb. 24. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor

Taylor crime down as whole, up in ways

Taylor had an interesting 2021 in crime statistics. “Although there are certain crimes that did increase,” said Chief Henry Fluck, Taylor Police Department, “overall we had a significant decrease,” Fluck reviewed last year’s crime and police activity during the Taylor City Council meeting Thursday, Feb. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

The 2022 Taylor High School Academic Decathlon Team will compete at the state competition for the eighteenth consecutive year. Photo by Tim Crow

Students heads to state

Local students are taking their mental talent to a Texas-sized contest. The Taylor High School Academic Decathlon team is heading to state competition in San Antonio for the 18th consecutive year of representing Taylor at the state level. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM

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