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Jim Gray, Taylor public works director, and city staff and HDR engineering firm reprsentatives discuss a water and sewer presentation during a City Council meeting at City Hall in Taylor Aug. 2. Photos by Fernando Castro

Council reviewing infrastructure

Water, wastewater and other infrastructure construction in Taylor’s past and future — which includes Samsung Austin Semiconductor — is being discussed this month at City Hall. On Thursday, April 11, the Taylor City Council will review completed projects and final results from use of the 2019 infrastructure bond. The meeting comes on the heels of special called meeting Aug. 2 to discuss water and wastewater concerns. 08/10/2022 01:12 PM

Hutto official earns award

Hutto official earns award

A local official has a new credential on his resume. Matt Wojnowski, Hutto assistant city manager, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). 08/10/2022 01:12 PM

Sgt. Sam Brister (left) talks with children during the Truck Petting Zoo at the Taylor Public Library in Taylor March 17. Photo by Fernando Castro

Bash, movie Friday at Square

Taylor’s municipal government and Taylor Police Department want to help everyone celebrate before heading back to school during the annual Back to School Bash on Friday, Aug. 12. 08/10/2022 01:12 PM

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

CLASSES BEFORE CLASSES

Taylor ISD Educators have returned to campuses and are preparing for a successful school year. During professional development days, topics are addressed to cover curriculum, technology, organization and classroom management. 08/10/2022 01:12 PM

The hunt is on: Local businesses join cartoon hunt

The hunt is on: Local businesses join cartoon hunt

Tex Avery left his mark on the cartoon world, and now it is spread all over his hometown – Taylor. The Toon Squad scavenger hunt, a project started by local artist Dennis Levitin, is now underway. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

International barbecue cookoff in 2 weeks

International barbecue cookoff in 2 weeks

Competitors and judges are still being sought for Taylor’s upcoming global event. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Aug. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Tom Yantis speaks during the Taylor City Council meeting April 28. Photo by Fernando Castro

Yantis on Taylor Talk Monday

As Taylor appears headed toward rapid growth, one of the central people along for the ride will make a pit stop to chat. The ninth episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff, “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” will be Monday, Aug. 08/06/2022 10:15 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. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Have you found your church home yet?

Have you found your church home yet?

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. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Heat loving mallows including Pale Rock Rose make great drought tolerant additions to Central Texas gardens. Photo by Julie Rydell

Heat loving mallows great drought additions

Even though we all expect our gardens to slow down significantly this time of year, July 2022 seems to have halted most natural growth. It’s no surprise that only the most heat and drought tolerant summer crops have been somewhat productive in the vegetable gardens. In my backyard garden, okra is still the star. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Heat loving mallows including Pale Rock Rose make great drought tolerant additions to Central Texas gardens. Photo by Julie Rydell

Dudes ready to get dressed

Men are preparing to get all dressed up to for a local beauty pageant. Dudes as Dames returns Aug. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Pictured are Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Michael Cooper, Barbara Piper, Susan Garry, Stacy Hunter, Karen Marosko, Jack Piper, Loretta Patschke, Pct. 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Christen Eschberger, Laverne Rohlack, Zach Kenealy, Kate Wilder, Carlos Pizarro and Steven Shull in Coupland April 2. Cou...

County celebrates upgrades in Taylor, Coupland

Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles was busy in east Williamson County last Tuesday as he joined area officials to recognize construction improvements. Expo Center On Aug. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Coupland's Debrah Candelas organizes supplies during her trip to Ukraine.

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 3, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM

Ava Jalvan working on her structure. Courtesy photo / Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Projects ‘STEM’ from CORP

This past summer, 9-year-old Ava Jalvan started constructing a small city with dried spaghetti and marshmallows. Jalvan says it was her favorite activity that day. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM