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Like Elijah: Are you the only one left?

Like Elijah: Are you the only one left?

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

HIPPO BITES

School bonds offered to public HUTTO — People proud of their Hippo heritage, or those who simply want to bank on the growth of the school district, now have the opportunity to invest in school bonds. The Hutto Independent School District has issued approximately $145,040,000 in Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

STAGE 3 OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS

STAGE 3 OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS

Industrial, commercial, institutional and properties with no street address: Wednesdays only Residential addresses ending in 0 or 1: Mondays only Residential addresses ending in 2 or 3: Tuesdays only Residential addresses ending in 4 or 5: Thursdays only Residential addresses ending in 6 or 7: Fridays only Residential addresses ending in 8 or 9: Saturdays only 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Brandon Bozon presents the budget to the Hutto ISD board of trustees. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD

Temple College tax rate designed to support campus growth

HUTTO – Brandon Bozon, Temple College vice-president of Administrative Services and chief financial officer, presented a budget to the Hutto Independent School District board of trustees designed to raise an additional 18% in tax revenue for Fiscal Year 2024. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker

Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker

AUSTIN – Prepare to be captivated by the inspiring journey of filmmaking duo Luke and Martha Van Garza. Mrs. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

The Bartlett fertilizer plant caught fire Sunday night around 8:30. Multiple crews responded to the three-alarm blaze. However, the structure was considered a total loss. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Bartlett fertilizer plant destroyed by fire

BARTLETT – Officials consider a Bartlett fertilizer plant’s structure to be a “total loss” after a fire occurred late Sunday, Aug. 20. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Tim Mikeska, Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off organizer, hypes up judges before the brisket event. Briskets were the last category judged during the Cook-off. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk

Added fire safety precautions did not damper spirits at the 2023 Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off. Hot, dry and windy forecasted weather predictions brought concerns of potential fires during the 44th annual barbecue event in Murphy Park Aug. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

City eyes budget, municipal complex

City eyes budget, municipal complex

As city leaders prepare to approve next year’s budget and tax rate this Thursday, they will also be turning their attention to the fine details of building the new $53 million municipal complex and justice center. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

James Guerra, president and CEO of JG Consulting, presents the firm’s recommended hiring timeline to Taylor Independent School District’s board of trustees. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Taylor ISD sets hiring timeline

Taylor Independent School District plans to hire a new superintendent before Thanksgiving break. The district’s board of trustees unanimously voted to approve JG Consulting’s timeline for the superintendent hiring process during its Aug. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

The Bartlett fertilizer plant caught fire Sunday night around 8:30. Multiple crews responded to the three-alram blaze. However, the structure was considered a total loss. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Fire destroys fertilizer plant in Bartlett

08/21/2023 01:53 PM

Firefighter Ruben Telles and girlfriend Nicole Rocha are restarting from scratch after a wildfire destroyed their apartment. Photo courtesy of Hutto Fire Rescue

Firefighter loses home in blaze

HUTTO – A local firefighter who lost his home in the Aug. 8 Cedar Park fire is getting help from colleagues and the community. The Hutto Professional Firefighters Foundation has started a fundraising campaign to support Ruben Telles, who has been a fire engine driver with Hutto Fire Rescue since April 2020. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

National Dog Day

NATIONAL DOG DAY

Celebrate your dog, a friend’s dog or any other dog you know for National Dog Day Saturday, August 26! Texas Beer Company will host a celebration from noon to 8 p.m. with $4 TBC’s specialty K9 lager on tap at their brewery, 1331 W. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. Hurricane season runs through the end of November. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

Photo by Michael Förtsch on Unsplash

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 16 e-edition of the Taylor Press. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

Gary Gola, a citizen speaker who was against the ordinance, holds a sign that says “$214 per hour.” Screenshot from Taylor City Council meeting

COMPENSATION CONVERSATION

Taylor City Council members voted to give themselves a pay raise Thursday, Aug. 17, in spite of several residents voicing objections during a packed special meeting. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM