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Texas’ First Lady in Taylor Friday
Texas’ First Lady in Taylor Friday
Taylor will host major Texas figure this week. Cecilia Abbott, First Lady of Texas, will be the keynote speaker at St. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM
Things we used to do, I won’t ‘do no more’
Things we used to do, I won’t ‘do no more’
“Sleeping under a table at a roadside park, A man could wake up dead.” — Song lyrics, “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone” recorded by country music artist Charley Pride. It could have been the Winfield Truck Stop decades ago. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM
Your candidates. Your Choice
Your candidates. Your Choice
CITY OF TAYLOR District 1 Gerald Anderson • 50 years old • Independent contractor for Uber and Lyft • In District 1 for 21 years and 8 months Stan Werner • 54 years old • Site superintendent for commercial construction company • In District 1 for 24 years District 4 Robert Garcia • 48 years old • Safety specialist • In District 4 for 28 years and 10 months TAYLOR ISD Place 4 Place 3 Place 5 Letisia Flores • 47 years old • Homemaker • In territory for Place 4 for 5 years and 2 months Marco Ortiz • 53 years old • Sales • In territory of Place 4 for 17 years and 11 months Cheryl Carter • 51 years old • Executive Assistant • In territory for Place 3 for 28 years Joseph Meller • 42 years old • Branch Chief of Public Works • In territory for Place 5 for 16 years and 3 months. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM
A look at local candidates
A look at local candidates
In May, citizens will be able to choose who helps shape the city and the school district for the next three years. Local elections are set for May 7, and the candidates have been named. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM
Chief Henry Fluck talks about Taylor Police Department activity during the Taylor Press’ “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” Facebook show Feb. 14. Photo by Fernando Castro
Crime, police report on docket
An analysis of Taylor crime will take center stage at Thursday’s council meeting. On Feb. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM
Business fair set for Thursday
Business fair set for Thursday
An area organization is looking at Taylor as a place to help businesses network and make new connections. On Thursday, Feb. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM
Ice drips from a Heritage Square bench in Taylor Feb. 3, 2022. Photo by Fernando Castro
Icy rain this week
More winter weather appears to be heading to Taylor, although this round is expected to be less impactful than three weeks ago. The Taylor Texas Weather Network forecasts a 40-60% chance of at least rain Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM
Freddie Terrazas takes a Naomi Pasemann Elementary student to lunch. Courtesy photo
MUNCH back on the menu
Volunteers are needed to MUNCH with Taylor ISD students for 30 minutes during the week. The Mentors at Lunch or MUNCH program has restarted after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 02/23/2022 10:00 AM
Police tape lines around a crime scene. File photo
7 shots fired into house
02/22/2022 05:20 PM
STORYTIME IS FUN ‘DAY & NIGHT’
STORYTIME IS FUN ‘DAY & NIGHT’
Children, staff and parents enjoy Story Time at the Taylor Public Library Feb. 16 with the theme of “Day & Night.” The library hosts Story Time typically on Wednesdays. For more information, visit http://www. taylortx.gov/25/library, call 512-352-3434 or visit the library at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. Facebook / Taylor Public Library 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Southwestern presents faculty concert
Southwestern presents faculty concert
The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department at Southwestern University has announced that it is proud to present pianist Kiyoshi Tamagawa. Kiyoshi Tamagawa, professor of Music at Southwestern University, is a soloist and collaborative pianist with international performance experience who has presented sessions at numerous national conferences. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Black History Month event February 26
Black History Month event February 26
The last weekend of Black History Month will include a celebration at Fannie Robinson Park. On Saturday, Feb. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Thrall Middle School students spend time reading with Thrall Elementary School students Feb 15. Both campuses would be affected by a May bond election if a proposition passes. Facebook / Thrall Elementary School
Thrall ISD meeting Wednesday to talk bonds
Thrall citizens have a chance Wednesday to discuss an upcoming bond election that might affect them. A community-wide meeting on bond propositions in the May election will be Feb. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
Eliza Ackerman will sit down with Jason Hennington at the Texas Beer Company Wednesday, Feb. 23 for an interview for Black History Month. File photo
Black History Month conversation this week
The Taylor Press and the Taylor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee are teaming up to celebrate Black History Month with a conversation and a contest. Black History Month is observed every February in the United States and recognizes, celebrates, and honors the achievements and significance of African Americans in our culture and history. 02/19/2022 09:37 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. 02/19/2022 09:37 AM
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