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Jessica Kruse and Moira Gallegos are two of the female students studying welding technology at Texas State Technical College’s campus in Hutto. Courtesy photo
TSTC Welding Technology program attracting more women
HUTTO – Jessica Krause, of Round Rock, left her job as a pet groomer to enroll at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in East Williamson County to study Welding Technology. The first-semester student said she was not expecting such a fast pace of teaching. 03/23/2022 06:56 AM
Rotary Club golf tournament supports kids, community
Rotary Club golf tournament supports kids, community
Rotary Club of Taylor is ready to celebrate spring by getting golfers on the green. “Our annual golf tournament helps us support students and community projects all year long,” Club President Tia Rae Stone said. 03/23/2022 06:56 AM
Photo courtesy of Amanda Hertless McClelland
TORNADO VIEW FROM THE PEOPLE
Followers of the Taylor Press Facebook page caught glimpses and wreckage of tornados that swept through parts of East Williamson County Monday evening. These are a collection of photos submitted by readers. 03/23/2022 06:56 AM
On Tuesday morning, Granger residents work to clean up and rebuild after the devastation from tornados Monday night. Photo by Jake Ferrigan, Aerotract Geospatial
TWISTED
A severe line of early spring thunderstorms that carved a path of destruction across central Texas spawned at least five tornadoes, including one that wreaked havoc in Hutto, Granger and Taylor. The total extent of property damage and any injuries was still being assessed from the storm Monday, March 21. 03/23/2022 06:56 AM
Samsun Austin Semiconductor’s Michele Glaze (left), Dana Harris and Matt Menotti talk at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce luncheon March 21 in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro
Samsung talks details
Before taking up a thousand acres of Taylor, the city’s newest incoming residents have explained their hopes to benefit and not annoy its new home. Representatives from the Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant visited with members of Taylor’s business community at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday, March 21. 03/23/2022 06:56 AM
Samsung’s Rick Ortiz addressed attendees at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon March 21. Photo by Fernando Castro INTERNS
Samsung intern slots open
Internships are opening up ahead of the planned Samsung semiconductor plant in Taylor. On March 21, Samsung officials announced that the application process for the Taylor High School internship program was launching. 03/23/2022 06:56 AM
Financial report on council docket
Financial report on council docket
A report on finances is ready and will be given to the Taylor City Council Thursday night. The council is set to hear the annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2020-21. 03/23/2022 06:56 AM
Gov. Greg Abbott (right) and Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell hold a press conference Monday, March 21, to update the community after storms in the county. Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles (back, left) is also shown. Facebook / Williamson County Emergency Services
Gravell, Abbott update after tornadoes
03/21/2022 09:41 PM
A tornado is spotted north of Taylor March 21. Courtesy photo
Tornado tears through east Wilco
03/21/2022 07:35 PM
Williamson County is part of a tornado watch for Monday, March 21. Twitter / Austin/San AntonioNWS
Tornado Watch for Williamson
03/21/2022 03:26 PM
Vacation rental hosts invited to workshop
Vacation rental hosts invited to workshop
If you have a place that hosts others for overnight stays, there’s an opportunity you might be interested in this week. The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce is hosting an hour workshop for hoteliers and vacation rental hosts 2-3 p.m. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM
Press to see price increases
Press to see price increases
On April 1, the Taylor Press will have some rate increases, and that is no April Fool’s joke. Due to a paper shortage and increased costs of materials, rates at the Taylor Press will see an increase next month. 03/19/2022 08:11 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. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
03/19/2022 08:11 AM
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UPCOMING EVENTS Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM
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