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Existing three-way intersection at FM 1660 and CR 137. The field shown is slated to become a residential subdivision using CR 137 as an entrance, creating a fourway intersection. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Hutto green lights roundabout at FM 1660, County Road 137

HUTTO – In a move that went counter to a public opinion poll the city performed, Hutto council members gave the go-ahead for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of FM 1660 and County Road 137. Only newly-elected council member Brian Thompson voted against the roundabout at the May 18 meeting.

06/07/2023 07:11 AM
County offers free fraud alert program
County offers free fraud alert program

GEORGETOWN – The Williamson County Clerk’s Office offers a way for residents to better protect their homes or businesses from property fraud. The Property Fraud Alert program is a notification service that alerts subscribers if a document with their name on it is submitted to the County Clerk Recording Office.

06/07/2023 07:11 AM
The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce celebrated The First Baptist Church, 300 N. Robinson Street, with a ribbon cutting May 3. This church, established in 1883, has served members of our community for over 140 years. Before the church building was resurrected, meetings and services took...
LOCAL CHURCH CELEBRATES RIBBON CUTTING

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06/03/2023 04:45 PM
The Lord’s Prayer – part 1
The Lord’s Prayer – part 1

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Reverend Terry Pierce, vicar of St. James’ Episcopal Church the Taylor Press.

06/03/2023 04:45 PM
JUNE CALENDAR (CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)
JUNE CALENDAR (CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 8 TO 9 A.M. Address: EWCHEC | 1600 Innovation Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Hutto Area Chamber Speed Networking WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 FROM 11:30 A.M.

06/03/2023 04:45 PM
May Wrap Up
May Wrap Up

Access Health – Ribbon Cutting – May 4 Address: 440 Chris Kelly Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Hutto Area Chamber Luncheon – May 10 Address: EWCHEC | 1600 Innovation Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Lucky Hippo – Ribbon Cutting – May 17 Address: 6081 FM 1660 Ste 400, Hutto, TX 78634 Chick Fil A – Anniversary/Ribbon Cutting – May 19 Address: 200 Ed Schmidt Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634.

06/03/2023 04:45 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS

FROM 7 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Retired teachers are greeted by kindergarten students as they arrive at T. H. Johnson Elementary to read to classes. Photos by Tim Crow
WCRTA book project promotes reading and literacy

The Children’s Book Project is one of the best loved events of the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association. One of the main goals of this project is to promote the love of reading and literacy in young children. One way to accomplish this is to present books to the children for them to keep and take home. This year the group gave books to 519 children in various kindergarten classes in Williamson County.

06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Mayor Brandt Rydell addresses the crowd with Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles and US Congressman Pete Sessions. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Segment 2 of Samsung Highway underway

Mayor Brandt Rydell, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, US Congressman Pete Sessions and State Representative District 52 Caroline Harris were all on hand to grab shovels and officially start construction on Segment 2 of Samsung Highway.

06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Augie Bidwell with his new Little Free Library, courtesy of the Elgin Courier and its sister paper, the Taylor Press. The sign is a work in progress, his family said. Courtesy photo/Elisha Bidwell
Taylor Press news rack becomes lending library

Eight-year-old Augie Bidwell is gracing his neighbors with a new Little Free Library, crafted from a retired Taylor Press newspaper rack. The Taylor Press is a sister paper of the Elgin Courier, both owned by Granite Media Partners Inc.

06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Internet-based fraud cost Texas victims over $632 million in 2022 and has been rising yearly. Source: FBI
Property fraud alert program launched

WILCO – Property and mortgage fraud are the fastest-growing crimes in the country, according to the FBI, and even residents of smaller towns like Taylor are not immune. Williamson County Clerk’s Office is offering a free Property Fraud Alert program to help Wilco residents protect their homes or businesses.

06/03/2023 04:45 PM
LEFT: Taylor High School varsity baseball junior Chris Perez is swarmed by his teammates on Wednesday, May 31 after hitting a two-run home run in Game 1 of the regional finals vs. China Spring High School at Baylor Ballpark in Waco.
DUCKS FLOCK TOGETHER

WACO – Taylor High School varsity baseball had its incredible 2023 season come to a close this week as the Ducks were beaten by China Spring High School in a best-of-three series in the 4A Region 3 Finals at Baylor Ballpark with the Cougars advancing to the state tournament. GAME 1: TAYLOR 3, CHINA SPRING 0 If there was one game to show exactly how valuable Ducks junior pitcher Chris Perez was to this Taylor team all season, this was certainly the prime example as he did it all to guide the Ducks to a 3-0 shoutout win in Game 1 over China Spring on Wednesday night.

06/03/2023 04:45 PM
Lesa Cantrell, Hope’s vice president of resource development, pauses during a Zoom call with CEO Richard M. Brown May 31. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Hope is alive

Nonprofit expanding support for victims of sexual violence ROUND ROCK — Taylor native Marcus Reese is now an outspoken advocate for fellow survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, but one of the first steps of his healing journey began at a place called Hope. “You see there was a time, way before I made a police report, that I found myself in a mental health crisis,” Reese said as a featured speaker of the “Allies of Hope Awards Dinner” May 20 at Kalahari Resorts in support of Hope Alliance, Williamson County’s only resource center and shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

06/03/2023 04:45 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N.

05/30/2023 10:46 PM
THRALL HIGH SCHOOL
THRALL HIGH SCHOOL

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05/30/2023 10:46 PM
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