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CITY OF TAYLOR District 1 Gerald Anderson • 50 years old • Independent contractor for Uber and Lyft • In District 1 for 21 years and 8 months Stan Werner • 54 years old • Site superintendent for commercial construction company • In District 1 for 24 years District 4 Robert Garcia • 48 years old • Safety specialist • In District 4 for 28 years and 10 months TAYLOR ISD Place 4 Place 3 Place 5 Letisia Flores • 47 years old • Homemaker • In territory for Place 4 for 5 years and 2 months Marco Ortiz • 53 years old • Sales • In territory of Place 4 for 17 years and 11 months Cheryl Carter • 51 years old • Executive Assistant • In territory for Place 3 for 28 years Joseph Meller • 42 years old • Branch Chief of Public Works • In territory for Place 5 for 16 years and 3 months.

In May, citizens will be able to choose who helps shape the city and the school district for the next three years. Local elections are set for May 7, and the candidates have been named.

An analysis of Taylor crime will take center stage at Thursday’s council meeting. On Feb.

An area organization is looking at Taylor as a place to help businesses network and make new connections. On Thursday, Feb.

More winter weather appears to be heading to Taylor, although this round is expected to be less impactful than three weeks ago. The Taylor Texas Weather Network forecasts a 40-60% chance of at least rain Wednesday and Thursday, Feb.

Volunteers are needed to MUNCH with Taylor ISD students for 30 minutes during the week. The Mentors at Lunch or MUNCH program has restarted after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children, staff and parents enjoy Story Time at the Taylor Public Library Feb. 16 with the theme of “Day & Night.” The library hosts Story Time typically on Wednesdays. For more information, visit http://www. taylortx.gov/25/library, call 512-352-3434 or visit the library at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. Facebook / Taylor Public Library

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department at Southwestern University has announced that it is proud to present pianist Kiyoshi Tamagawa. Kiyoshi Tamagawa, professor of Music at Southwestern University, is a soloist and collaborative pianist with international performance experience who has presented sessions at numerous national conferences.

The last weekend of Black History Month will include a celebration at Fannie Robinson Park. On Saturday, Feb.

Thrall citizens have a chance Wednesday to discuss an upcoming bond election that might affect them. A community-wide meeting on bond propositions in the May election will be Feb.

The Taylor Press and the Taylor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee are teaming up to celebrate Black History Month with a conversation and a contest. Black History Month is observed every February in the United States and recognizes, celebrates, and honors the achievements and significance of African Americans in our culture and history.

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.

FEB. 6 Disturbance-No Report-Taylor Village Inn 1907 N Main St Citizen Contact-No Report-Taylor Village Inn 1907 N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-Officer Advised-Chandler Rd Bill Pickett Trail Suspicious Person-No Report-Hwy 95 Donuts 108 W Lake D City Ordinance Violation-No Report-1700 block of N Main St City Ordinance Violation-Citation-Dollar General 116 W Lake Dr Criminal Trespass-Arrested-Walgreens 1610 N Main St Lost / Found Property-Report Taken-Fairway Apartments 210 W Lake Dr Accident Hit and Run-Report Taken-30 block of E Eighth St Accident Hit and Run-Report Taken-2300 block of W Lake Dr Juvenile Complaint-No Report-1900 block of W Third St Welfare Concern-No Report-5800 block of FM 619 Criminal Trespass-No Report-Dominos 3210 N Main St Civil Matter-No Report-1000 block of Burkett St Disturbance-No Report-W Fourth St/ Vance St Assist Citizen-No Report-Debus Cir Unwanted Person-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St FEB.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Feb. 16, e-edition of the Taylor Press.