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Affirmative action reversal reverses history
Affirmative action reversal reverses history
On Thursday, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Opening Day July — Date to be determined. The new Second Street Station will have a grand opening event as they take over the corner of Second and Main Street where Texas Beer Company used to be. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
GTF envisions a greater Taylor
GTF envisions a greater Taylor
The Chamber is delighted to be a funding partner with the Greater Taylor Foundation, a local community foundation dedicated to uniting people who care with causes that matter. As part of that partnership, I was by GTF Board Chair Diana Phillips and Vicar at St. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
El Cantoncito Salvadoran Restaurant
El Cantoncito Salvadoran Restaurant
El Cantoncito Salvadoran Restaurant Chamber Ambassadors celebrated with the Martinez family at the opening of El Cantoncito Salvadoran Restaurant on May 4. This great new restaurant is downtown at 105 E. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
St. Mary’s Catholic School
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Founded in 1876 by Dominican Sisters, St. Mary Catholic School is growing. Chamber Ambassadors joined with Fa. John Kim, Bishop Joe Vásquez, and Principal Heidi Altman to open of new educational space on May 26. Learn more at https://stmarystaylor.org/ 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Bingo!
Bingo!
On Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Taylor seniors will be playing Bingo at the Tripp Center, 1517 McLain. The center recommends each attendee bring a can of soup, sugar free cookies or other household items for a Bingo prize. The event can be helpful for meeting new people and building comradery. For more, email [email protected]. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Photo by Alyssa Graham on Unsplash
Taylor Market Days
On Saturday, July 1, from 6 to 10 p.m., avoid the heat with a vintage summer night market hosted by Taylor Market Days, 410 W. Seventh St. Admission is free. There will be over 50 curated vendors, indoor and outdoor live music and pets are allowed. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Photo by Fernando Castro
Fourth of July
HUTTO – On Tuesday, July 4, the city of Hutto will host their July 4 celebration from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater, 1001 CR 137, Hutto. This family-friendly event will have live music, food trucks and kids’ activities. A fireworks display will end the night’s festivities. For more, visit https://www.huttotx.gov/ Calendar.aspx?EID=1730. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Patriotism
Patriotism
“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 Rev. Terry Pierce, NOT the Taylor Press. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Chief Daniel Baum (right) talks about the heroic efforts of Taylor Fire Department firefighters who worked as a team to complete a dramatic ladder rescue and extinguish a dangerous fire at the Burnett Place Apartments June 5, including Assistant Chief Robert Copeland (left), Lt. Eric Engel...
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
COUNCIL HONORS FIRE DEPARTMENT’S HEROISM Members of the Taylor Fire Department whose quick actions saved the lives of two apartment dwellers stranded in an apartment fire earlier this month recently received personal expressions of thanks from elected leaders and a standing ovation for their heroism. At the regular meeting June 22, city leaders shook the hands of some of the firefighters who helped with a dramatic rescue of two individuals trapped on a second-floor balcony at the Burnett Place Apartments June 5. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
The rooftops of Avery Glen overlook an agricultural field on Wesley Miller Lane that may become Taylor’s newest rental neighborhood. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Housing prospect challenges city plan
A new housing subdivision proposed along Wesley Miller Lane by Taylor High School will test the flexibility of the city’s Envision Taylor comprehensive plan and council’s willingness to make exceptions for growth. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Veterans for Equality members block a protestor and sign in the middle of festival grounds. The organization visits events of the marginalized community to defend participants from protestors. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
The saga continues
While Heritage Park was filled with Pride flags and LGBTQ empowerment during the Taylor Pride Music and Arts Festival, protestors who were against what the event stood for surrounded the perimeter. Those who wished to partake in the Pride festivities Saturday, June 24, first had to pass Christian-based protestors and signs with anti-LGBTQ messages. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
TAYLOR FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
TAYLOR FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
• 9 a.m. - July 4 parade begins at Old Taylor High, 410 Seventh St. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Alec poses during Legacy Early College High School’s May 19 graduation ceremony through which he received both his high school diploma and associate degree. Courtesy photo
Legacy ECH grad gets set for Navy life
Next week, Alec Rojas will travel more than 1,100 miles from Taylor to Great Lakes, Illinois to begin serving his country through a career in the United States Navy. But Rojas is not shying away from the hard work ahead. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Big Tex Fireworks stand located past Taylor’s HEB on N. Main St. The stand is open for ten days before the Fourth of July.
Fireworks still illegal in city
The Taylor Fire Department wants Taylor residents to remember this Fourth of July that it is illegal to pop fireworks within city limits. Adopted in 1998, a city ordinance prevents residents from buying, selling or shooting fireworks inside of Taylor. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
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