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Music on Main kicks off fall season Sept. 15

Music on Main kicks off fall season Sept. 15

The weather may be cooling off soon, but the season for outdoor evening concerts is heating up. Music on Main will launch its fall season with the nationally recognized Money Chicha at 7 p.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

Samsung job fair at Expo Center today and Thursday

Samsung job fair at Expo Center today and Thursday

The economic future of Taylor just got brighter. Samsung Austin Semiconductor will host a Samsung Taylor Site Job Fair from 8 a.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

In 2019, Constable Precinct 4 hopeful Paul Leal (left) greets community members while visiting a block party for National Night Out. The event returns after two years Tuesday, Oct. 4. File photo

National Night Out returns

After two years, National Night Out is set to return in Taylor Tuesday, Oct. 4. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB LIONS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

Participants can sign up to participate in the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride Sept. 17 to raise funds for affordable mammography services. Facebook/Mamma Jamma Ride

Mamma Jamma Ride in Taylor Sept. 17

The 2022 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride will begin at 8 a.m. at Heritage Square on Saturday, Sept. 17 to raise funds in support of Lone Star Circle of Care’s Big Pink Bus, which brings affordable mobile mammogram services to low-income and underserved women in the region. Since the ride was launched in 2009, more than $2 million has been raised to combat breast cancer. Registration for the all-skills-level event is $35 for each adult rider, who is required to raise at least $300 to ride on event day and will receive the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride t-shirt, $50 for under-18 riders, for whom fundraising is not required, and $35 for virtual riders, with no fundraising minimum either. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

Photo by Jason Hennington

Patriot Day set for Sept. 11

The Taylor Fire Department will sponsor the 9/11 Memorial March and Patriot Day Program in the evening. A parade will march down Main Street in Taylor, followed by a program at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

Corina Zepeda director of industry relations at Texas State Technical College.

TSTC and Temple adapting to fill the skills gap

Taylor and the surrounding region have a high-tech future on the horizon, and area institutions of higher learning are adapting right along there with it to meet the needs of local industry, community partners and students seeking up-to-date, hands-on skills. This was the focus of several presentations made at the Taylor Texas Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center’s luncheon Aug. 22 at Taylor Independent School Events Center. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

At Large Councilman Dwayne Ariola reads the mayor’s proclamation of September being “Library Card Sign-up Month” in the City of Taylor to Library Director Karen Ellis at the City Council meeting Aug. 25.

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH

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County Judge lifts burn ban

County Judge lifts burn ban

WILCO – After two months of severe drought conditions, the burn ban in the county has ended. On Wednesday, Aug. 24, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell lifted the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Williamson County. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

Lessin

Lessin joins, Miller returns to Taylor Press

There are two more new faces at east Williamson County’s newspaper. Nicole Lessin has joined the Taylor Press staff as a general assignment reporter. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

AUG. 14 Assault-Arrested-100 block of W Second St Violation of Conditions of Bond-Arrested-100 block of W Second St Accident Minor-No Report-2900 block of E Fourth St Assault-Report Taken Shots Fired-Unable to Locate-Adams St/ Fairgrounds St 911 Call-No Report-1100 block of Beech St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-100 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd 911 Call-Unable to Locate-2000 block of N Main St 911 Call-Unable to Locate-400 block of W Tenth St Reckless/Erratic Driver-Officers Advised-3400 block of W Second St Fraud-No Report Disturbance-No Report-400 block of Gano St 911 Call-No Report-1700 block of W Seventh St Unwanted Person-No Report-300 block of S Doak St Suspicious Circumstances-Gone on Arrival-1000 block of E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd AUG. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

God Box Part III: Endless Possibilities

God Box Part III: Endless Possibilities

STUFF ABOUT GOD AND CHRISTIANITY | by Dr. Ron Braley This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

Taylor-Aides representatives visit with Main Street Intermediate Principal Kerri Pierce about volunteer opportunities for the 2022-23 school year. Volunteers are (from left) Stefanie Spells, Shauna Mullins, Rachael Westerman, Pierce and Susan Green. Photo by Tim Crow

Taylor-aides seek school volunteers

Taylor-Aides are looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of projects across Taylor ISD. Whether your interest is reading with students, making copies, cutting out laminating, or assisting with lunch duty or reshelving library books, Taylor-Aides can help you get started. Visit them under the community tab at www.taylorisd. org, or contact them at taylor-aides@taylorisd. org. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM