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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
LONE STAR CIRCLE OF CARE NEW HOME
LONE STAR CIRCLE OF CARE NEW HOME
Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) held a ribbon cutting Friday, Feb. 25. LSCC renovated the West End school in Taylor and will use it as their new facility in Taylor. Representatives from LSCC, the Taylor City Council and Williamson County elected officials were at the event. Look for a more in-depth story about the event in a future issue of the Taylor Press. Photo by Jason Hennington 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Ron Braley
Change of heart, change of mind
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Jason Hennington
The middle of the road
There are always two sides of a story. Our job is not to choose a side but stand in the middle of the road. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Daniel Elias Marek
Daniel Elias Marek
Daniel Elias Marek, 88, of Austin passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, with his family at his side. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
Arvilla Jean (Waite) Paulson
Arvilla Jean (Waite) Paulson
Arvilla Jean (Waite) Paulson went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. 02/26/2022 07:26 AM
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