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Luminaries lined the sidewalks of Heritage Square April 22 to honor, encourage and remember those who have been impacted by cancer. Photo by Jason Hennington
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 27, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
The Plan Taylor Bike Tour will be Saturday, May 7. In addition, the Taylor Design Rodeo will be Tuesday, May 3. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
Input needed to wrangle codes
A rodeo – of sorts – and bike ride are ways Taylor residents can tell the city how to improve its development. Taylor’s municipal government, in partnership with Simplecity Design, have two avenues this week for the community to provide input on Taylor’s development code. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
Carl Caldwell (left), soccer coach John Brockway (middle) and Dan Dixon are greeted with thanks and appreciation from the Taylor School Board for their quick actions and efforts in keeping the boys soccer team safe in their travels to a recent game. Photos by Tim Crow
DUCK HEROES
The Taylor ISD school board recognized four staff members at the April 18 meeting and expressed deep appreciation for their efforts in not only keeping students safe, but saving lives. During a trip of the boys soccer team to a recent game, the driver of the chartered bus suddenly became ill and unable to perform his duties. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
County lifts burn ban
County lifts burn ban
Conditions have improved to allow for outdoor burning. On Tuesday, April 26, County Judge Bill Gravell lifted the burn ban for unincorporated areas of Williamson County. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
Here’s a map of planned areas and detours for this year’s Blackland Prairie Days. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
Festival prep in last stretch
In one week, Blackland Prairie Days returns. The Taylor City Council The Taylor City Council heard an update on the festival during their April 28 meeting. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
DaMarcus Fields is a hometown Duck who is ready to prove he belongs in the NFL if selected this weekend. Photo by Matt Hooks
Fields of dreams
Former Taylor Duck and recent Texas Tech graduate Damarcus Fields spent the weekend at home with his family waiting to see if his name was called in the 2022 National Football League (NFL) Draft. Fields came into the week end calm and collected not worried about when or if he would get selected. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM
Taylor pitcher Chris Perez cracked the century mark in strikeouts with 12 K’s against the Bulldogs this past Friday, April 22.
Ducks best Dogs for second place
04/27/2022 09:39 AM
Johnny Ryder led with two of Granger’s seven hits in Friday night’s rivalry contest.
Lions top Bartlett in high-scoring affair
04/27/2022 09:38 AM
The Williamson County and Cities Health District, which offers COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, is located at 115 W. 6th St. in Taylor. Photo by Jason Hennington
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
Virus cases stay in 300+ range
Virus cases stay in 300+ range
Williamson County’s COVID-19 case rate has remained relatively steady this month. Confirmed cases, which include past and current episodes reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 674 in the county April 12-25. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
The good old days pop quiz final exam
The good old days pop quiz final exam
“Enjoy your life. These are the good old days you’ll miss in the days ahead.” — Author unknown The good old days. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
TBC collabs for Earth Day
TBC collabs for Earth Day
Last week, Texas Beer Company (TBC) kicked off a statewide tour to launch a new charity collaboration beer with Hill Country Conservancy: Wild Texas Kolsch. Representatives from TBC said, “It’s a good beer for a good cause with the intention of keeping Texas wild.” A portion of the beer proceeds will be donated to Hill Country Conservancy (HCC), and supporters are encouraged to make additional donations at www.hillcountryconservancy.org. HCC has conserved over 14,000 acres and is dedicated to protecting our vital natural resources through conservation, community collaboration, and engagement to sustain the region now and forever. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
Milam Community Theater Youth Series actors rehearse for “The Jungle Book.” Courtesy photo / Danyelle Higginbotham
‘The Jungle Book’ in Cameron
Milam Community Theater will present its second Youth Series performance of the 2022 Season. “The Jungle Book.” by Joseph Bobinette, directed by Samantha Sanders and Stephanie Junker, and based on the books by Rudyard Kipling, will be presented on and on Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
County hosts vendor forum
County hosts vendor forum
The Williamson County Purchasing Department is hosting is first ever vendor forum on Wednesday, April 27. Businesses are invited to attend to learn how to do business with Williamson County. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM
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