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Here’s a map of planned areas and detours for this year’s Blackland Prairie Days. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor

Festival prep in last stretch

In one week, Blackland Prairie Days returns. The Taylor City Council The Taylor City Council heard an update on the festival during their April 28 meeting. 04/29/2022 08:35 PM

The Williamson County and Cities Health District, which offers COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, is located at 115 W. 6th St. in Taylor. Photo by Jason Hennington

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Virus cases stay in 300+ range

Virus cases stay in 300+ range

Williamson County’s COVID-19 case rate has remained relatively steady this month. Confirmed cases, which include past and current episodes reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 674 in the county April 12-25. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

The good old days pop quiz final exam

The good old days pop quiz final exam

“Enjoy your life. These are the good old days you’ll miss in the days ahead.” — Author unknown The good old days. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

TBC collabs for Earth Day

TBC collabs for Earth Day

Last week, Texas Beer Company (TBC) kicked off a statewide tour to launch a new charity collaboration beer with Hill Country Conservancy: Wild Texas Kolsch. Representatives from TBC said, “It’s a good beer for a good cause with the intention of keeping Texas wild.” A portion of the beer proceeds will be donated to Hill Country Conservancy (HCC), and supporters are encouraged to make additional donations at www.hillcountryconservancy.org. HCC has conserved over 14,000 acres and is dedicated to protecting our vital natural resources through conservation, community collaboration, and engagement to sustain the region now and forever. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Milam Community Theater Youth Series actors rehearse for “The Jungle Book.” Courtesy photo / Danyelle Higginbotham

‘The Jungle Book’ in Cameron

Milam Community Theater will present its second Youth Series performance of the 2022 Season. “The Jungle Book.” by Joseph Bobinette, directed by Samantha Sanders and Stephanie Junker, and based on the books by Rudyard Kipling, will be presented on and on Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

County hosts vendor forum

County hosts vendor forum

The Williamson County Purchasing Department is hosting is first ever vendor forum on Wednesday, April 27. Businesses are invited to attend to learn how to do business with Williamson County. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Hutto campus renovations done in April

Hutto campus renovations done in April

HUTTO – In April, Hutto ISD has held multiple ribbon cutting ceremonies to celebrate the recent completion of renovations at three campuses across the district. The project included additions, renovations and modernizations to Hutto Elementary, Farley Middle School and Hutto Middle School. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Early voting underway in Hutto

Early voting underway in Hutto

HUTTO – Early voting in Hutto began Monday, April 25. Hutto City Hall is not a early voting location. The early voting location in the City of Hutto is Wilco Hutto Annex, located at 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Suite 100. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Jarvis Anderson, since coming home to Taylor, has escalated the excitement of track and field by leaps and bounds with his long and triple jump events. Photo by Matt Hooks

Following the dream

Taylor Duck track and field athlete Jarvis Anderson continues to leave his imprint on the sport. This past March, Anderson broke the school track and field record in the 300-meter hurdles at the Texas Relays with a time of 37.27, a record that stood for nearly 40 years. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

After sunset, luminaries were lit to shine light on Heritage Square. Photo by Mikeska Brands

The light of life

Last week, a local organization shined a light or rather many lights to honor, encourage and remember anyone who has battled cancer. During the event, Heritage Square was lined with luminaries, which are bags with lights inside to represent the fight against cancer. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Here is a look at the area school district tax rates and the starting teacher salaries in the Taylor prior to the school board’s approval April 18. This information was presented during the State of the District address from Superintendent Devin Padavil during the Greater Taylor Chamber of...

Taylor ISD gives raises

Raises are in store for Taylor ISD personnel. On April 18, the Taylor ISD school board approved raises and compensation changes for the 2022-23 school year. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Taylor’s Central Business District is marked within the red outline on this map. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor

Alcohol downtown on agenda

Freely drinking outside in downtown Taylor has been temporary, but city officials have the authority to make it permanent. On Thursday, April 28, the Taylor City Council will discuss and give possible direction on the suspension of the prohibition of alcoholic beverages on public property and rights of way within the Central Business District. 04/27/2022 07:47 AM

Get to know the candidates

Get to know the candidates

Election Day is mere weeks away, and the Taylor Press wants to give you a closer look at the candidates. In Taylor, the only contested race is for city council District 1 between incumbent Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Anderson and Stan Werner. 04/23/2022 06:38 AM