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The Rev. Travis Summerlin portrays Saint Patrick during the Woman’s Study Club meeting in Taylor March 15. Courtesy photo

Woman’s Study Club meets again

The Woman’s Study Club met March 15 at the 5th and Vance Event Center for their second meeting of the 2021-22 year. The club conducted business and enjoyed a presentation by its guest speaker, the Rev. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Adopt pets on April 2

Adopt pets on April 2

Local students will have animals to be adopted next next month. The National Honor Society chapter of Legacy Early College High School is sponsoring a pet adoption event April 2 from 10 a.m. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Georgetown Palace to have musical

Georgetown Palace to have musical

Georgetown Palace Theatre will present “9-to-5 The Musical” until April 3 at the Springer Stage. “9-to-5 The Musical,” with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Here is the master plan for Northside, a planned neighborhood in Taylor. Courtesy graphic / Michael Watkins Architect, LLC

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 16, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

City workers test street reclamation equipment at the City of Taylor Cemetery. Courtesy photo / City of Taylor

Streets named for level-up

Another round of streets is slated for an upgrade this year. At least portions of approximately 20 streets will be included in Taylor’s 2021-22 street level-up program. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

David Crockett, 6, gets in the driver’s seat of tractor at the Truck Petting Zoo in Taylor March 17, while Michael Crockett, 2, also occupies the vehicle. Photos by Fernando Castro

Beasts of another nature were handled by children last Thursday. On March 17, the Taylor Public Library hosted its Truck Petting Zoo. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

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Taylor finishes in Elite 8

Taylor is one the country’s eight “strongest” towns in a recent compeition. Taylor competed in the Strong Town’s National Strongest Town Contest. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

Paper shortage could affect Taylor Press

Paper shortage could affect Taylor Press

A newsprint shortage complicated by blockades at the Canadian border could mean a temporary reduction in the page count of the Taylor Press until the supply chain is restored. Canadian mills provide nearly 75% of the newsprint — paper processed from pulpwood — used by U.S. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

LaShon Gros, Taylor municipal government’s human resources director, talks on “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” Monday, March 14. Photo by Fernando Castro

Gros talks Taylor

Taylor municipal government’s human resources director recently discussed herself and how she manages human capital in the city. LaShon Gros, whose last name is pronounced without the “s,” sat down with publisher Jason Hennington on “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” Monday, March 14. 03/19/2022 08:11 AM

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. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Georgetown Palace to have musical

Georgetown Palace to have musical

Georgetown Palace Theatre will present “9-to-5 The Musical” until April 3 at the Springer Stage. “9-to-5 The Musical,” with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Horse course this month

Horse course this month

The first annual Williamson County Horse Course will be Tuesday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office, 100 Wilco Way, Room AG205, in Georgetown. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

A doggone fun night of puttin’ on the dog

A doggone fun night of puttin’ on the dog

“Do you know the meanings of these old sayings.” — Question posed on a website that researches the origins of old sayings. “You should have seen him; he was puttin’ on the dog Saturday night.” Time-worn old sayings often convey precise meaning better than the best of scholarly English. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

Virus cases down again

Virus cases down again

Williamson County COVID-19 cases are down to summer 2020 numbers. Confirmed cases, which include past and current episodes reported to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), increased by 165 in Williamson County March 8-14. 03/16/2022 05:55 AM

DON’T FEED THE TRUCKS!

DON’T FEED THE TRUCKS!

The Taylor Public Library will have a truck petting zoo this Thursday, March 17, as a part of the library’s spring break activities. In the past, the petting zoo has included a fire truck, police car, ambulance, street sweeper and a military vehicle. File photo 03/16/2022 05:55 AM