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DUCKS TAKE FLIGHT

DUCKS TAKE FLIGHT

. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Jeff Ripple, pastor of Christ Fellowship Church and a member of the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, which has hosted Taylor’s annual Christmas parade for more than a decade, speaks May 26 against the new city ordinance for large-scale gatherings. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Council OKs new events policy

The fallout from last year’s dueling holiday parades continues at City Hall. City leaders Thursday in a 4-1 vote approved a new city-events ordinance, despite a large contingent of area Christians showing up to voice their opposition and one councilman not yet on board. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Power in the hands of the few

Power in the hands of the few

HUTTO – In the coming years, City Council and the Hutto Independent School District will approve millions of dollars in projects that are already in the works, make decisions on property-tax rates and plot the course for community growth. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

BJ Tealer (right) takes a shot against defender Eric Martinez at last year’s Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The event is scheduled for July 8-9 at Taylor High School. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tourney hits 10 years, WNBA adds support

TAYLOR – What began after former sports reporter David Thompson and then-news reporter Jason Hennington played a few games on empty outside courts, the annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will hit a milestone this year. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

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Hutto offers tips for National Public Works week

HUTTO – The city of Hutto joins organizations from around the country in recognizing National Public Works Week, celebrated this year from Sunday, May 21 through Saturday, May 27. The hard-working individuals within the city’s Public Works Department are divided into six main divisions – Construction Inspection, Facility Maintenance, Fleet Management, Regulatory Compliance, Streets and Drainage, and Water and Wastewater Utilities. 05/24/2023 04:38 PM

New police officers made sprucing up the police department hippo one of their first acts of community service. Source: City of Hutto

City to oppose wastewater plant HUTTO – City council is opposing the permit for a wastewater treatment plant to be located near Veterans’ Hill Elementary School, 555 Limmer Loop, at the site of a future housing development. The application to build the privately-owned plant is being reviewed by the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 05/24/2023 04:38 PM

Hutto Memorial Stadium at Hutto High School, 573 Chris Kelly Blvd. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Memorial Stadium in Hutto becoming regional resource

HUTTO – Between sports, band, physical education and other classes, up to 1,306 Hutto Independent School District students used Memorial Stadium at Hutto High School regularly throughout the school year, according to a report from Athletic Director Bradley LaPlante. 05/24/2023 04:38 PM

Pastor Jeff Ripple speaks in the Dec. 8 council meeting about an agenda item about a new policy for city co-sponsored events. Photo by Jason Hennington

Controversial policy back on council agenda

Will the third time be a charm? At their regular meeting May 25, the Taylor City Council will consider approving a controversial events policy that has been tabled twice in the face of pushback from Christian groups who have charged that the new regulation is aimed to discriminate against their rights. “This policy is needed because we did not have one,” said city spokeswoman Stacey Osborne. 05/24/2023 04:38 PM

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Chamber Talk Part 2

Boles details county’s road projects at Chamber luncheon Until recently, most new road construction was focused on western Williamson County, but these days you’d be hard pressed to find a thoroughfare not being worked on in and around the Taylor/Hutto area, an elected official said. On Monday, May 15, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles said the county is committed to road development in our area to accommodate the explosive growth associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors during this month’s Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon at the Taylor Mansion Estate & Crystal Ballroom. 05/24/2023 04:38 PM

CLARIFICATION

A Taylor Press online story May 12 headlined “Legislation could give property owners near Samsung more of a say” referenced an email by Taylor Assistant City Manager Tom Yantis that had some words missing in the last sentence. The sentence should have read: “I would be happy to discuss other properties that are within the city’s intended growth areas and how we could work with you on plans for a housing development in one of those areas.” 05/24/2023 04:31 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Memorial Day Sunset Block Party Friday, May 26 — From 6 to 9 p.m., Hutto’s Municipal Government will host Hutto Parks and Recreation for a block party at Fritz Park, 400 Park St. The event will observe a remembrance ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. There will be food trucks, vendors, live music and family-friendly activities. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM

County JPs to educate community

County JPs to educate community

GEORGETOWN – What does a Justice of the Peace do once they have been elected? What is their role in county government? These questions and more will be answered at the Justice of the Peace Community Forum scheduled for Monday, June 5 at the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office, 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown. At the forum, guests will learn how a Justice of the Peace works with small claims, debt claims, Class C traffic violations, juvenile cases, death inquests, weddings and more. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM

EVENTS CALENDAR

EVENTS CALENDAR

Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/ heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM

Chris Johns, attorney, explains the different areas of the Taylor map, including the ETJ and the area that Manville Water services. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 17, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM