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Davilla hosting events this year
Davilla hosting events this year
The Davilla community has several events coming up this year. A farmer’s market and garage sale will kick off the summer on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. 05/28/2022 10:33 AM
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 25, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 05/28/2022 10:33 AM
CORRECTION
CORRECTION
In the May 22 edition of the Taylor Press, on page 1, in our story “Head of class ’22,” Taylor High School salutatorian Lindsay O’Dell’s father is incorrectly listed as Dan O’Dell. His name is Donny O’Dell. We apologize for this error and present a corrected recognition of Taylor High School’s salutatorian. 05/28/2022 10:33 AM
Lindsay O’Dell and Trey Boles are Taylor High School’s 2022 salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively. They and their fellow class will take the stage at Taylor Stadium Friday, May 27.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL
SALUTATORIAN Name: Lindsay O’Dell Parent’s names: Liz and Donny O’Dell Activities: Softball, Volleyball, Silver Cord, Superintendent Advisory Council, class officer, youth leader at First Baptist Church Taylor College: Loyola Marymount University Why: I will play softball for the university. It is a well-rounded school that will challenge me athletically and academically. 05/28/2022 10:33 AM
Taylor ISD school resource officer Jacob Loeve visits with students at the district’s child development center about his job in this October 2019 photo. Photo by Tim Crow
Schools get extra security
Police and sheriff’s officers were more visible at local schools in the wake of a Texas tragedy this week. Superintendents at Taylor and Hutto independent school districts updated their communities on law enforcement presence on their grounds as each district finished their final week of the 2021-22 school year. 05/28/2022 10:33 AM
Marilyn Tennill, Shorty Mitchell, Superintendent Devin Padavil, board president Marco Ortiz, Joseph Meller, Jim Buzan and Cheryl Carter hear from residents during a public hearing during their Taylor ISD school board meeting in Taylor May 24. Photo by Fernando Castro
SAMSUNG’S NEXT STEP
Taylor Independent School District has a new tax increment reinvestment zone that could be used for Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s new facility coming to Taylor. On May 24, Taylor ISD’s board of trustees held a public hearing and then approved with a 6-0 vote with board president Marco Ortiz’s abstention on the creation of a reinvestment zone and applications from Samsung for agreements for an appraised value limitation. 05/28/2022 10:33 AM
Legacy walks stage first
Legacy walks stage first
Taylor ISD’s Legacy Early College High School held graduation ceremonies for the class of 2022 Friday, May 20, at the Taylor ISD event center. This year’s class included 41 graduates. 05/28/2022 10:33 AM
Students at Taylor Middle School attend an anti-bullying presentation by Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable Paul Leal and his office in this 2019 photo. Photo by Matt Hooks
Student removed at TMS
Per protocol, a student was removed from a Taylor Independent School District campus for a threatening comment. On Wednesday, May 25, Taylor Middle School Principal Chelsey sent a letter to families informing them of the incident. 05/28/2022 10:33 AM
Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
Memorial Day, pool opening this weekend
Summer vibes heat up this weekend in Murphy Park when pool gates open and the community salutes the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our nation. The Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center begins pool season in Murphy Park Saturday, May 28. 05/28/2022 10:33 AM
Construction continues at the site for a future Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant in this May photo. Courtesy photo / Samsung
Samsung, Taylor ISD work to expand
05/27/2022 04:04 PM
Students at Taylor Middle School attend an anti-bullying presentation by Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable Paul Leal and his office in this 2019 photo. Photo by Matt Hooks
Student removed at TMS
05/26/2022 01:31 PM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM
The Taylor Public Library has several upcoming events. Photo by Fernando Castro
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM
Davilla hosting events this year
Davilla hosting events this year
The Davilla community has several events coming up this year. A farmer’s market and garage sale will kick off the summer on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. 05/25/2022 09:56 AM
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