Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 9, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. taylorpress.net.
TAYLOR CELEBRITY APPEARANCE HIGHLIGHTS FIRST AMENDMENT FIGHT The controversy over free speech played out across America Aug. 5, as Brave Books’ inaugural “See You at the Library” event was held at over 300 public libraries nationwide.
Hundreds of people showed up with friends and children in tow to attend the Taylor event, which took place in the library’s public meeting room. Almost double the room’s capacity showed up for the event, leaving many families standing out in the 100-plusdegree heat Saturday afternoon. Some of those standing outside were not there to see actor Kirk Cameron, but to protest his appearance. While the event billed itself as a national movement for free speech, some local residents said the event’s intention was the opposite.
TAYLOR ISD NAMES INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DAYS BEFORE SCHOOL YEAR STARTS Taylor Independent School District temporarily filled its superintendent vacancy just days before students return for the school year.
The school board announced an agreement with Steve Flores to fill the interim superintendent position during its special meeting on Monday, Aug. 7. The trustees previously approved to authorize the school board president and district legal counsel to enter into contract negotiations July 24.
The trustees unanimously voted to partner with JG Consulting to be its search firm for the superintendent selection process. JG Consulting is the same firm the district used to find and hire previous superintendent Devin Padavil.
COMMISSIONERS CALL FOR BOND ELECTION Williamson County voters will see a bond election on their November ballots.
Voters will decide Nov. 7 whether to spend $825 million for road projects and $59 million for new park projects.
The road projects listed for Chandler Road, East Wilco Highway and Corridor A-2 could impact on Taylor.
