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Raymond Anderson, of the Taylor Police Department, receives congratulations from Jim Yeonopolus, Central Texas College chancellor, during the Central Texas College Police Academy graduation ceremony earlier this summer. Courtesy photo
Cadets graduate from CTC Police Academy
There are a couple of new peace officers in Taylor. The Central Texas College (CTC) Police Academy recently hosted a graduation ceremony recently recognizing 20 cadets who completed the 22-week, 720-hour Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) Bravo 2022 program. 07/09/2022 12:22 PM
Pictured are (from left) Casen Sledge, Connor Watson, Jett Vanbroklin, Mackenzie Watson and Mikayla Martin. The group represented the local American Legion at an event. Courtesy photo
Don’t forget to be awesome
“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy.” 07/09/2022 12:22 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 07/09/2022 12:22 PM
James Earp
Hutto selects city manager
07/08/2022 10:28 AM
Tourney deadline extended
Tourney deadline extended
The ninth annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 basketball tournament is this weekend, and there’s still time to sign up. “We want as many people to sign up as we can,” said Jason Hennington, publisher and tournament director. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
A Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable vehicle helps block traffic as a fire rages on Main Street between Chandler Road and FM 1331 in Taylor June 30. Facebook / Williamson County Constable Precinct 4
Fire claims local home
A Thursday fire destroyed a home near the northern edge of Taylor. On June 30, the Taylor Fire Department and others responded to a fire at 11 a.m. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
A utility worker works on a power line pole on Lake Drive in Taylor July 24, 2020. Photo by Fernando Castro
Egrets spark outage
Taylor suffered a large power outage in the late hours of Independence Day. On July 4, residents in central and north Taylor were without electricity, some from shortly after sunset into the early morning hours of July 5. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
Residents look to the fireworks in the sky as they sit at Memorial Stadium next to Murphy Park in Taylor July 4. Photo by Fernando Castro
Freedom’s fire
Murphy Park was packed this past Monday for a birthday party celebrate across the country. The American Legion Graham D. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
Elliott Koncaba and others stand beside one of the flag retirement boxes throughout Hutto. Courtesy photo / City of Hutto
Eagle Scout to be honored for flag boxes
The Hutto City Council is set to honor local Eagle Scout candidate Elliott Koncaba during the July 7 City Council meeting for his work on an Eagle Scout Community Project. Koncaba, a member of Boy Scout Troop 350, developed, produced and delivered a series of five flag retirement boxes around town for the community to place unserviceable American flags. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
TWO CRASHES IN U.S. 79 INTERSECTION
TWO CRASHES IN U.S. 79 INTERSECTION
Hutto first responders worked two crashes almost within one week at the intersection of U.S. 79 and County Road 131 near Hutto’s east city limits. The first crash was June 26, followed by the second on July 4. Hutto Police Department, Hutto Fire Department and Williamson County Emergency Medical Services responded to the scenes. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
INDEPENDENCE DAY in Taylor
INDEPENDENCE DAY in Taylor
Taylor mayor Brandt Rydell rides along during Taylor’s Independence Day parade. Photo by Matt Hooks The Taylor band and color guard lead the 2022 Independence Day parade. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
Wrangle codes next week
Residents can dust up with Taylor’s development codes next Wednesday. Code Rodeo: Code Development Update will be held July 13 at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
Beto O’Rourke (right) and his son Henry enjoy lunch at El Corral Lozano with Mayor Brandt Rydell and his wife Juile. Photo by Jason Hennington
Governor campaign trails through Taylor
On July 4, Taylorites not only celebrated freedom, but had an opportunity to meet possibly the next governor of Texas. Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for governor, stopped in Taylor Monday as a part of his campaign trail. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
Audrey Faye Amos-McGehee is one of the ladies that will be recognized at the 12th annual Amazing Women program Sunday, July 10. Courtesy photo
12th year for Amazing Women Sunday
Dee Dee Washington will present her 12th year of Amazing Women, a program that recognizes four women sharing the challenges that shadowed their lives. The program will be held Sunday, July 10 at 3:30 p.m. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
4-H camps this month
4-H camps this month
Williamson County 4-H is hosting three Summer Fun Day Camps from 9 a.m. to noon on three Wednesdays in July, and there’s still time to register. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM
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