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Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 8, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.

Taylor’s most vulnerable citizens are set to have some financial relief next tax season. On Thursday, June 9, the Taylor City Council introduced an ordinance to increase the Over 65 Tax Exemption to $40,000 and establish a disabled persons exemption of $40,000.

Nearly on the heels of Taylor landing a future Samsung semiconductor facility, Hutto is joining the high-tech party. On June 8, Hutto’s municipal government and Titan Development announced the latter’s purchase of the Hutto Mega TechCenter from the city.

Extreme temperatures are likely ahead. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning.

The Taylor PRIDE event this month will be the subject of an interview this Wednesday. On June 15, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will feature a live interview with Denise Rodgers, Taylor PRIDE founder and president.

Safety for students was a major topic at the Thursday, June 9, Hutto Independent School District board meeting. As Hutto continues to grow, per Hutto ISD Board Policy Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas announced the naming of the CW(Local), Middle School No.

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St.

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.

More updates on a notable resident moving to Taylor was heard by a local service group last Thursday. On June 2, Michelle Glaze, Samsung Austin Semiconductor head of communications and community affairs, spoke with the Rotary Club of Taylor during their weekly meeting.

Charlene Hanson Jordan has been working for years to commemorate the early community east of Coupland called Post Oak Island. She finally achieved a Post Oak Island historical marker which was dedicated on May 14.

One of Taylor’s lead guardians will let his guard down for an interview Monday. The seventh episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff, “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” will be Monday, June 13, at noon on the Taylor Press Facebook page.

Local residents are advised to stay hydrated and cool as area temperatures reach triple digits with heat indices as high as 104. The Taylor Texas Weather Network projects several days with highs over 100 degrees from this week into the next.

Some relief on Taylor taxes might be on the way. On Thursday, June 9, the Taylor City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to increase the Over 65 Tax Exemption to $40,000 and establish a disabled persons exemption of $40,000.

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.