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Hanukkah, the backstory of a revolution

Hanukkah, the backstory of a revolution

“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. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Livestock show expert Skyler Scotten checking the steers to see how well built they are. Photos by Evan Hale

Livestock show awards championships

The Williamson County Livestock Association hosted FFA and 4H groups from area schools to show off the livestock they are raising at the Williamson County Expo Center. Students had the opportunity to show off the swine (pigs), heifers and steers they have been raising for livestock experts to receive feedback as well and have an opportunity to win a championship. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Christmas Parade of Lights winners

Christmas Parade of Lights winners

Small Business Float 1st CB Painting 2nd A&G Heating & Air 3rd Braided Faded Crew Commercial Business Float 1st HT Horsemanship & ET Plumbing 2nd Richter Farms 3rd Family Eye Care of Taylor Out of Town Entries 1st New Hope Lutheran Church of McDade 2nd DJ Ryan 2nd Covenant Country 3rd Mancha Builders LLC Personal Decorated Vehicle 1st Robert Barnhill Jr. 2nd Author V. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

A tale of two parades

A tale of two parades

The two parades held last weekend in Taylor, although filled with controversy, marched on with no incidents or issues. Here is a look at photos from both parades along with comments of local citizens who attended the event. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Dec. 7, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Reese creates her illustrations with bold colors and whimsical artwork designed to attract kids’ attention. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Hutto’s Hippo gets her own book

HUTTO – Henrietta Hippo’s adventure started in 1915 and is commemorated with thousands of hippo statues situated throughout the city. Now her story has been re-imagined as a children’s book called “Hippos Are My Heroes,” replete with dynamic graphics and plenty of local references. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Liberty Hill resident Ellie Hert hoses off her heifer Dec. 7. Hert said the practice helps stimulate hair growth. Photos by Nicole Lessin

MOOS, CLUCKS, BLEATS

Last week, the Williamson County Expo Center came alive with moos, clucks and bleats. At the 77th Annual Williamson County Livestock Association Show and Sale was held at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Local pastor Shane Allen, a member of the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, spoke during a press conference prior to the Taylor City Council meeting Thursday night. Photo by Jason Hennington

Organization balks at agenda item

Although Taylor’s two parades are over — one billed as holiday procession focused on inclusivity, the other featuring family and biblical values — the controversy continues to brew. The episode, billed by some as a culture clash or “dueling parades,” has focused a national spotlight on Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Hutto High School robotics coach Andrew Haub shows off the five state championship rings his teams have earned since 2016. Courtesy photo

Hutto robotics team takes state

HUTTO – The halls of Hutto High School were booming Monday, Dec. 5 with a hallway pep rally celebrating the 2022 UIL State Championship Competition of Best of Texas Robotics. The reason for the celebration, Hutto ISD is once again home to a state championship Robotics UIL title. The UIL competition was held Dec. 1-3 in Frisco. Over the weekend, the Hutto High School Robotics Team, RoboCo XI, won the gold medal. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Artists sought for city public art project

Artists sought for city public art project

Do you have a fun idea for an art piece to be displayed in city parks? Artists are sought for The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board’s Portal Project, which is a fun and creative way to bring art to unexpected community areas, such as the hike and bike trail, by decorating the elevated manhole covers along the route. The Portal Project already spans several manhole covers along the trail, starting from Eleventh and Washburn streets and heading south and east. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

TSTC student growing into industrial systems career

TSTC student growing into industrial systems career

HUTTO – Alejandro Garcia Puente, of Round Rock, is an Industrial Systems - Mechanical Specialization student at Texas State Technical College in East Williamson County. He is scheduled to graduate in December. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

Hutto ISD recognized for groundbreaking programs

Hutto ISD recognized for groundbreaking programs

HUTTO – Hutto ISD has earned “Bragging Rights” after being recognized for its outstanding Automotive Technology Program with the release of Texas School Business Magazine’s 16th Annual Bragging Rights 2022-23 special issue. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

City considers new guidelines for parades, other events

City considers new guidelines for parades, other events

The dueling parades of 2022 may be a one-shot deal if the City Council approves new guidelines that were already in the works for public festivities. At the regular meeting of the city council this Thursday evening, city leaders will consider approving new guidelines for cosponsorship status for special events. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

Peace and goodwill prevail at two parades in Taylor

Peace and goodwill prevail at two parades in Taylor

Despite misgivings about a possible culture clash, Taylor’s dual Christmas parades went off without a hitch Saturday, Dec. 3. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM

STAAR interim providing Taylor ISD with key data

STAAR interim providing Taylor ISD with key data

Administrators at Taylor Independent School District are keeping a closer eye on students’ achievement in reading and math this year. A few weeks ago, students in Taylor ISD took the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness interim test, a free optional online assessment that gives administrators important data to help them prepare for the STAAR, a key assessment used in determining the district’s rating each year from the Texas Education Agency. 12/07/2022 08:32 AM