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City still dealing with $5.3 million bill for storm cleanup

City still dealing with $5.3 million bill for storm cleanup

NICOLE LESSIN nicole.lessin@taylorpress.net So far, it doesn’t look like FEMA will be reimbursing the city any time soon for millions of dollars of unplanned expenditures for Winter Storm Mara, and several projects for this fiscal year are being put on hold temporarily as a result of the cost. At the April 13 meeting, the Taylor City Council approved moving forward with amending this year’s budget to account for the approximately $5.2 million the city has had to shell out for debris removal and other costs associated with storm cleanup. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

TAYLOR UNITES

Taylor’s first ever “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run” featured perfect weather, live music, presentations, free food and plenty of giveaways, providing laughter and fun for the whole family. But the event, which was held April 15 in Murphy Park and created to raise awareness about childhood sexual abuse, also caused some participants to trade hugs and even shed a few tears, as they remembered. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Online safety tips for parents

Online safety tips for parents

Sgt. Amy Gonzales, investigator at the Office of the Attorney General, was one of the guest speakers at the “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run” Saturday, April 15 at Murphy Park. Here are some things she recommended. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Hutto City Council candidates participate in a forum hosted by the Hutto Chamber of Commerce. The full video of the forum is available on the Hutto News Facebook page. Photo by Jason Hennington

Council candidates name priorities

HUTTO – The seven candidates running for city council faced off at a forum held by the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, April 11. Questions were gathered from chamber members and Board Chair Drew Hargrove presided over the event. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

HIPPO BITES

Council eyes Emory Farms options HUTTO – The intersection of Emory Farms Avenue, Alliance Boulevard (County Road 165) and Schneider Boulevard was the topic of a recent City Council workshop. The issue centers on a roundabout intended to divert large trucks exiting Western Industries (1050 New Technology Blvd.) from driving through the adjoining neighborhood. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

New library manager brings nationwide experience to Hutto

New library manager brings nationwide experience to Hutto

HUTTO – The city of Hutto has hired a new library manager for the Hutto Public Library, Trudy Williams. She brings over 30 years of professional librarian experience from around the country to Hutto, including over two decades in library management. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

A Magical Spring Affair

A Magical Spring Affair

The Murphy Park Pavillion will be a magical location for the Cinderella’s Closet Magical Spring Affair Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Genealogy Class Thursday, April 20—At 6:30 p.m. Karen Hammel will instruct an Introduction to Genealogy class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Casino Night

Saturday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m., don’t miss your chance for dinner, an open bar and a 20,000-chip cash-in at the Williamson County Child Welfare Board Casino Night fundraiser, Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Local music recording artist Kelly McRae sings the National Anthem at the beginning of the Luminaries on the Square event.

Shining a light to honor and remember

The new Century Club hosted its second annual Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square in Taylor. The event was an opportunity to recognize, honor and remember those who have been impacted by cancer. This was also a fundraiser hosted by the New Century Club for the American Cancer Society. People purchased luminaria bags to decorate for their loved ones. During the lminaria ceremony, the bags had lights in them and a march around the park was led by the longest living cancer survivor. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Naomi Pasemann Elementary Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Tobler (far right) is congratulated on her award by her students. Photo by Tim Crow

Teaching from the heart

Jennifer Tobler has devoted all twenty-two years of her career at Naomi Pasemann Elementary School, teaching first and second grade. Her mother recently retired from education, and she alone inspired Tobler to not only teach, but to teach from the heart. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Hutto Mayor suggests lower speed limits

Hutto Mayor suggests lower speed limits

HUTTO – Citing the fact that many residents come from areas with more restrictive speed limits, Mayor Mike Snyder spoke to Texas Department of Transportation representatives about lowering speed limits on State Highway 79. He suggested new residents used to slower speeds may misjudge how fast traffic is coming at them, leading to crashes. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Candidates speak to the public Tuesday

Candidates speak to the public Tuesday

Residents of Taylor will have an opportunity to hear from the candidates for elective office at a local candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. People have the choice again this year of seeing it in person at the Taylor ISD Events Center at 3101 N. Main St. or watching live on the Taylor Press Facebook Page. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Naomi Pasemann Elementary librarian Julie Snyder is congratulated by TEE Foundation Executive Director Anita Volek and NPE Principal Cynthia Proctor as TEE Foundation board members and THS cheerleaders join the celebration. Photos by Tim Crow

The Taylor Educational Enrichment (TEE) Foundation awarded 18 grants to 15 teachers totaling $27,221.99 during their annual Mallard Mania event. The celebratory parade led by the Taylor High School drum line and cheerleaders traveled through the hallways of four campuses to present giant checks to excited recipients and their students. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Jonathan Saenz, president of Texas Values, speaks against proposed Ordinance 2023-14 at the April 13 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Proposed ordinance reignites controversy

The dormant Christmas parade controversy reawakened in council chambers last week. Before an overflow crowd at the April 13 meeting, the City Council heard the first reading of Ordinance 2023-14, regarding a new city event policy for parades and other large gatherings to reflect state and federal law. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM