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PARADE WINNERS

WALKING ENTRIES • Taylor Flash Fleet Track team – First place • Salvation Church – Second place • Taylor Bike co. – Third place DRIVING ENTRIES • The First Baptist Church Youth Department – First place • Johnathan Sawyer – In Memory of Opal Hill – Second place • Quincy Griffin in Bubba – Third place. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM

ESLO agreement still unapproved

ESLO agreement still unapproved

HUTTO – Cheney Gamboa, assistant director of economic development, brought bad news to council June 15, the Hutto Economic Development Corp. did not approve an amended agreement for Project ESLO. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM

HIPPO BITES

Mystery leak still a mystery HUTTO – Howard Norman Elementary School is sitting on top of a mystery. In late 2022, the school noticed a significant increase in water consumption, suggesting a large leak between the water main and the school meter. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM

Students and faculty members from Texas State Technical College joined other state postsecondary students and instructors for the Texas delegation meeting for the 59th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference on Monday, June 19, in Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting took place...

TSTC students begin SkillsUSA national conference in Georgia

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – On Monday, June 19, students and faculty members representing seven of Texas State Technical College’s 10 campuses traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for this week’s 59th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM

(From left) Brandt Rydell, the mayor of Taylor, Michele Glaze, communications & community affairs head for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, Bryan Bracewell, Southside Market & Barbecue owner, and Chris Cervini, Austin Community College’s vice chancellor for community affairs, discuss...

METT Summit Series: Workforce development

ELGIN — Public and private partnerships and planning are key to meeting workforce needs and developing vibrant communities for small and large businesses alike in the Manor, Elgin and Taylor area. This was the theme of a panel discussion of experts in business, education and government at the first ever METT Summit held at the Elgin Recreation Center May 18, which was organized by the Manor, Elgin and Taylor chambers of commerce. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM

At last year’s Pride festival, Sheyenne Alverez enjoys the music while also serving as a member of the Parasol Patrol. Photo by Jason Hennington

Taylor Pride secured for Saturday’s festival

Safety is one of the main concerns for Taylor Pride this weekend as members and allies fill downtown this Saturday. The 2023 Taylor Pride Music and Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 24, from 2 to 9 p.m. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM

The rebirth of the parade drew a crowd in the downtown area. There were 15 participants in the parade including four cars and five walking entries along with Taylor police and firefighters.

Parading to freedom

Although Juneteenth was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, the Taylor community has hosted events to celebrate the historic day. This year, the celebrations spanned over two days, and included the return of the Juneteenth parade. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM

A rendering of upscale shopping area Project ESLO. Source: City of Hutto

Ire over incentives in Hutto

HUTTO — While economic development advisors tout “you have to spend money to make money,” residents are starting to ask “how much is too much?” when it comes to city incentives and tax abatements. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM

City leaders to address fiber digging concerns at council meeting

City leaders to address fiber digging concerns at council meeting

Residents unhappy about their yards being dug up in the city’s right-of-way for a new fiber optic internet network will have a chance to hear an update on the project to increase broadband capacity throughout the city. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM

What happens if you don’t sleep?

What happens if you don’t sleep?

Paid Advertisement When you don’t get enough sleep, you may increase your risk of certain cancers, diabetes and even car accidents. Your heart suffers: • Your cancer risk increases (breast cancer, colorectal cancer and prostate cancer). 06/16/2023 10:14 PM

The Southside Community Engagement will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration Monday in Fannie Robinson Park. Photo by Jason Hennington

Annual Juneteenth celebration

Juneteenth events begin Saturday, June 17 in Taylor and continue on the actual holiday, June 19. The Southside Community Engagement will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration Monday, June 19, at Fannie Robinson Park, 206 S Dolan St. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM

The Lord’s Prayer – Part 2

The Lord’s Prayer – Part 2

Deliberately Diverse represents the thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM

Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil

Fatherly Advice

What is one conversation you wish you could have, father to father, with either your dad or your son? Devin Padavil, Taylor Independent School District Superintendent This would be a conversation I have with my son when he becomes a dad one day: Savor the moments when they are little and be patient with your children. Don't let hard times stress you out too much. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM

Jorge Luis Serna Jr.

Suspected gunman arrested

A man suspected of stalking down a street, repeatedly firing a rifle and then shooting at police surrendered peacefully after a tense late-night standoff, investigators said. No one was hurt and officers never returned fire, officials said. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM

Taylor Fire Chief Daniel Baum (right) is welcomed with a handshake by Area Editor Jason Hennington. Photo by Grace Horvath

Taylor fire chief: More personnel, facilities needed

In early 2023, the Taylor Fire Department completed its strategic plan, but the next crucial step is to find funding to keep up with the city’s needs for fire services. Such was the message from Chief Daniel Baum during his repeat appearance on “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” June 12. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM