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As part of the announcement, EVO Entertainment released new renderings for their Hutto location. The company is even working with a local artist on a mural that will be prominently featured near the entrance to the complex. Courtesy of the city of Hutto
IMAX theater coming to Hutto as part of EVO Entertainment
HUTTO – As anticipation builds for EVO Entertainment’s new Hutto location, EVO officials announced the Hutto facility will include both an IMAX theater and a state-of-the-art Enhanced Viewing Experience theater. EVO Entertainment also released new renderings for the Hutto location. Updated timelines indicate official groundbreaking by late October and a spring 2024 grand opening. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Zachary Gibson tries his hand at welding while learning more about technology classes offered to students.
Trade importance kicks in with soccer coach
WACO – More than 20 career and education counselors and teachers throughout Texas learned about technical careers at Texas State Technical College’s TECHcelerate conference held July 11, through July 13, at the Waco campus. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
No injuries reported after failed landing
No injuries reported after failed landing
The landing gear of a single-engine plane failed during the landing process, forcing the pilot to make a gear up landing at the Taylor Municipal Airport Sunday, July 16. The plane slid across the runway without the proper gear, but otherwise landed safely. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Burn ban in effect
Burn ban in effect
GEORGETOWN – Williamson County residents are currently restricted from outdoor burning. Due to severe drought and dry conditions, the Commissioners’ Court approved a county-wide burn ban at its meeting Tuesday, July 18. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Marvin Croft and Amy Heffernan, two Taylor High School teachers, posed with two teachers from Austin ISD during last week’s externship program. Photo courtesy of Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
Samsung hosts two Taylor High teachers
Samsung Austin Semiconductor and the Taylor Independent School District have partnered once again. Two Taylor High School teachers visited the semiconductor factory in Austin for three days last week, July 11-13, as part of the Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s Educator Externship Program. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Taylor ISD superintendent Devin Padavil has accepted a position as superintendent at Georgetown ISD. Photo by Jason Hennington
Superintendent headed to Georgetown
07/17/2023 10:17 PM
Pastor Anthony Watson and his family will celebrate 25 years of being at The First Baptist Church in Taylor. A special service will be held July 23, at 10:45 a.m.. Courtesy photo
Church to honor pastor’s 25 years
The First Baptist Church in Taylor will recognize their pastor for 25 years of service with the church. Pastor Anthony Watson came to Taylor in 1998 as the new pastor of First Baptist. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
Program seeks veterans active in the community
Program seeks veterans active in the community
WACO – Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-17) has announced that he is seeking nominations for the 2023 Congressional Veteran Commendation program. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
Kiwanis Club • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, July 15 — From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Taylor Frontier Bank of Texas will host and supply the Taylor High School Cheerleaders for a car wash fundraiser, 813 N. Main St. Kona Ice will provide free snow cones until supplies last. For more, contact Vice President Community Banking Kim Sander 512-281-1580 or ksander@ frontierbankoftexas.bank. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
The meaning of life
The meaning of life
“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 Mitch Drummond, NOT the Taylor Press. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
On Friday, July 14, temperatures had already hit 100 degrees, and is expected to continue to rise over the next week, and possibly longer. Photo by Jason Hennington
Hot streak could be worst in 10 years
If local forecasts hold, Taylor could have the most consecutive days of 100-degree temperatures in 12 years. The Taylor Texas Weather Network recorded highs from 100 to 104 degrees July 10-13. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
A truck drives along County Road 366 July 13 in Taylor. The road between Carlos G. Parker Boulevard and Chandler Road will close until June 2024 beginning next week. Photo by Nicole Lessin
CR 366 in Taylor to close until June 2024
Due to unsafe driving conditions during construction, County Road 366 will be closed to through traffic until early next summer, officials said. “I would like to have (Public Works Director) Jim (Gray) come and provide some breaking news about County Road 366,” said City Manager Brian LaBorde at the July 13 meeting of the Taylor City Council. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
Taylor’s Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Wood gives a preliminary presentation of next year’s budget to the City Council at the July 13 meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Proposed budget $14M more than last year
Next year’s total budget of just under $62 million is $14 million more than last year and will allow for new fire and police personnel, parks and recreation projects, expanded drainage improvements and even a part-time curator for the Dan Moody Museum. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
Horse rider carries a military flag during Thursday’s “Heroes Night” at the 2023 Taylor Annual Rodeo at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
ONE LAST RIDE
People wanting to attend the rodeo have just one more chance. This Saturday, July 15, is the last day of the 2023 Taylor Rodeo. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM
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