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Vacation rental hosts invited to workshop

Vacation rental hosts invited to workshop

The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce is hosting an hour workshop for hoteliers and vocation rental hosts 2-3 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St. 03/12/2022 09:04 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. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

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Delinquent property tax relief available

Delinquent property tax relief available

Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes announced a new program March 4 designed to help homeowners stay in their homes. The American Rescue The American Rescue Plan passed by Congress provides money to help homeowners impacted by the pandemic avoid foreclosure of their homestead. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

County animal shelter to celebrate birthday

County animal shelter to celebrate birthday

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Monday, March 14, with a live birthday party to be broadcast on its Facebook page. Tune in at noon to Tune in at noon to join in on the festivities with a birthday cake for the pups to enjoy and special gifts for the cats. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Onlookers watch firefighting efforts on James Street in Taylor March 8. Photo by Matt Hooks

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 9, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Here is the proposed update to land use plan of the Envision Taylor comprehensive plan after last November’s announcement of a Samsung facility coming to Taylor. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor

City moves to keep pace with Samsung

Residents got another glimpse Thursday into how the planned Samsung manufacturing plant is prompting changes to Taylor’s plans to handle future growth. The multinational chip maker’s intent to build a $17 billion, 6 million square-foot fabrication plant operational by 2024 led city staff to determine needed alterations to the Envision Taylor comprehensive plan. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Jarvis Anderson jumps sky high at the 2022 Cotton Boll Relays this past Thursday, March 10. Anderson finished first in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles, 4x400 meter relay and the long jump. He also finished second in the triple jump. Photos by Matt Hooks

STRONGER, FASTER, FARTHER

The 2022 Cotton Boll Relays are now in the books. The host Taylor Ducks and Lady Ducks combined for eight varsity first-place finishes and 16 top-three varsity finishes this past Thursday, March 10. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Warrants issued for Hutto death

Warrants issued for Hutto death

Two arrest warrants have been issued in connection with the recent death of a Hutto teen girl shot in December. Hutto Interim Police Chief Jim Stuart announced the warrants, filed March 2, name a minor female wanted on a juvenile charge of felony manslaughter and her father, who faces a misdemeanor charge of making a firearm accessible to a child resulting in death. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Tia Rae Stone, Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce president, addresses attendees at the Chamber’s monthly luncheon at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Taylor Dec. 20, 2021 Photo by Fernando Castro

Learn role at Chamber

Applications are being accepted through March 25 for the 2022 Chamber Ambassador Class. “I recommend being an ambassador if you are in sales of any kind,” said Richard Stone, Chamber ambassador. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Firefighters and law enforcement respond to a call at Sonic Drive-In in the 1700 block of North Main Street in Taylor March 7. Photo by Fernando Castro

HVAC unit causes alarm

Smoke from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit drew firefighters to the Sonic Drive-In in Taylor Monday, March 7. There was minimal damage with no reported injuries. 03/12/2022 09:04 AM

Jarvis Anderson jumps sky high at the 2022 Cotton Boll Relays this past Thursday, March 10. Anderson finished first in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles, 4x400 meter relay and the long jump. He also finished second in the triple jump.

STRONGER, FASTER, FARTHER

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12 coronavirus cases in Taylor

12 coronavirus cases in Taylor

Active COVID-19 cases in Taylor last week were close to thei lowest recorded numbers. On Monday, March 7, Mayor Brandt Rydell reported Taylor had an estimated 12 active cases of the coronavirus. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Reflections forward

Reflections forward

Capitalizing on the conversation with my son as an opportunity for direction on things in life that really count, I began to ramble about what I wanted to be when I grew up — if I ever did. Which, I haven’t. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM

Judy Blundell paints a little girl holding on to a red balloon in Potter’s Alley. Photo by Jason Hennington

New Potters Alley art sought

Residents have an opportunity to help revitalize art in a downtown Taylor alley. The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board, an entity created by the Taylor City Council, is issuing a call for proposals to refresh and add new art to Potters Alley, a brick alley way that extends west off Main Street less than a block north of Second Street. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM