Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 25, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.
LUCKY NIGHT
Big money and the early 20th century invaded the Williamson County Expo Center last Saturday.
On May 21, the Expo Center hosted the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Casino Night Gala. Attendees tried their luck at several casino games to vie for prizes at the end of the night.
“It was so much fun. I think that people had fun,” said Tia Rae Stone, Chamber president. “People were up and around enjoying the night. It was a success as far as the Chamber was concerned, so thanks to all the people who attended and all the people who sponsored.”
The affair had a 1920s theme, and many attendees dressed the part with formal attire reminiscent of the era. Las Vegas-style slot machines and tables with blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas Hold’em were scattered throughout the Expo hall.
“We feel very, very pleased with the results of it,” added Stone.
PRINCIPAL SAYING GOODBYE
Taylor High School’s leader heads to a new pond in the fall.
On May 19, Principal Andrew Maddox was announced as the new incoming principal of Jarrell High School. He was unanimously approved by Jarell Independent School District’s school board.
“I believe in academic excellence, providing a supportive teaching environment, and a spirit of genuine community among staff and the student population,” said Maddox. ”I’m excited about the present and future opportunities at Jarrell High School. I can’t wait to get to work”
Maddox joined Taylor ISD in 2015 after he was associate principal at Georgetown High School. He leaves Taylor ISD after 30 years in education as a principal, assistant principal, coach and teacher. His first job was as a technology education teacher.
Shortly after he started at Taylor, he said he became a principal because he believes he can improve the quality of education for more students as an administrator. He wanted the community to know that the faculty and staff at Taylor High School strives to value the quality of relationship for all in the school community.
SHORT SHELTER IN PLACE ISSUED
There were a few moments of concern at Taylor Independent School District campuses Tuesday.
On May 24, a shelter-in-place order was given the at Main Street Intermediate School and T.H. Johnson Elementary School. The order reportedly lasted only a few minutes.
“There was a report of an unsafe situation in the neighborhood that we had from the Taylor PD,” said Tim Crow, Taylor ISD communications and community liaison.
The Taylor Police Department then gave campuses an all-clear notice.
“We have resumed activities as usual,” said Tim Crow prior to noon.
POOL DEDICATION, OPENING SATURDAY
The City of Taylor Parks and Recreation Department planned a dedication ceremony honoring the renaming of the Murphy Park Pool to the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center on Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m.
Everyone in the Taylor community was invited to attend the ceremony and celebrate the official opening of the pool for the summer. Hamburgers and hot dogs were to be provided after the ceremony, and the entrance fee to the pool will be waived for the day.
Ms. Roznovak, who passed away in March 2021, managed and worked at the Taylor swimming pool for 39 years. She was known in Taylor as “Mother of the Pool” and was a Taylor High School graduate from the class of 1945.
Taylor City Council officially approved renaming the pool during the May 13, 2021, council meeting after a request was made to the Parks and Recreation Department to change the name.
