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The Taylor City Council and Taylor Economic Development Corporation have a joint meeting at the Taylor Public Library March 1 in Taylor. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor

Council, P&Z to meet

To return to tradition in an era of modernization, a meeting Thursday could show how that might be achieved. On Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

Taylor ISD school board members Jim Buzan and Secretary Cheryl Carter overlook the bond package presented at the Aug. 15 school board meeting in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro

A bond election is coming in November for Taylor Independent School District. On Monday, Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

Judges work while enjoying their food at the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff in Taylor May 22, 2021. Photos by Fernando Castro

International barbecue days away

Taylor’s tastiest weekend of smoked goods has arrived. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Friday and Saturday, Aug. 08/17/2022 10:34 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Taylor Public Library has several upcoming events . The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

“Murder on the Orient Express” will be one of the next plays of Milam Community Theater. Courtesy graphic

MCT sets call for ‘whodunit’ masterpiece

Milam Community Theater will hold auditions Aug. 21-22 for Ken Ludwig’s new adaptation of the Agatha Christie masterpiece, “Murder on the Orient Express,” the final show of the 2022 season. Auditions will be at the Williams Event Center in Cameron at 7 p.m. both days. For audition forms, visit http://www.milamcommunitytheater. com. The story involves 10 passengers who board the famed Orient Express traveling from exotic Istanbul to the lights of Paris. When the train is unexpectedly stranded in mountain snowdrifts, only nine passengers are still alive. An American tycoon has been stabbed to death in his private compartment, and suddenly, every passenger is a suspect. Tensions rise as famed detective Hercule Poirot works to identify the killer before he or she can strike again. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

Two Williamson County Emergency Services District #10 firefighters battle a truck fire on FM 1331 in Hare Aug. 9. Facebook / Williamson County ESD #10

Truck lights up Hare

A scary crash resulted in no injuries last Tuesday. On Aug. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

Adriana Cruz will be at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Courtesy photo

Chamber to host advocacy summit

Adriana Cruz, the executive director of the Economic Development and Tourism office of Gov. Greg Abbott, will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s Pre-Legislative Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Cruz is said to be the state’s leading authority on economic development will address the Summit over lunch. She will share insights from three years in that office as well as from her more than 20 years of leadership experience in economic development, marketing and international business with the group. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

Matt Wojnowski

Hutto assistant city manager earns prestigious credential

HUTTO – Matt Wojnowski, Hutto assistant city manager, has earned a prestigious designation that will further enhance his ability to lead Hutto staff and serve Hutto taxpayers. Wojnowski recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. 08/13/2022 07:24 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. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

The God Box Part II: Freedom

The God Box Part II: Freedom

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

Taylor educators are all smiles as they begin professional development sessions to prepare for a successful year. Photo by Tim Crow

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 10, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

International barbecue next weekend

International barbecue next weekend

If you smell smoked meat and other delicious goods from central Taylor next Friday and Saturday, there’s a reason why. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Aug. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

From left, councilmembers Mitch Drummond, Dwayne Ariola, Gerald Anderson and Robert Garcia begin the Aug. 11 City Council meeting at City Hall in Taylor. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor

Billions in land deals near Samsung stymied

Two tracts of land near the Taylor Municipal Airport, once off-limits for large-scale development, will soon be home to industrial warehouses, housing and retail thanks to a City Council vote Aug. 11. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

Taylor Press welcomes back McGary

Taylor Press welcomes back McGary

FERNANDO CASTRO [email protected] A familiar face is back at the Taylor Press. This month, Catherine McGary became the new advertising representative for the newspaper’s new magazine, East Wilco Insider. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM