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ANDREW SALMI [email protected]

AUSTIN — Fletcher Adams, a S&D Plumbing apprentice and Taylor High School student, participated in an unique opportunity this week. He was extended an invitation to participate in a film produced by Make It Movement in Austin, a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging high school students and introducing them to career paths where education and skills training lead to greater income opportunities.

G “All to Jesus I surrender; At His feet, I humbly bow, Worldly pleasures, all forsaken; Take me, Jesus, take me now.” — Traditional hymn lyrics by Judson W. Van DeVenter, 1896 Despite the old joke about getting to church “early to get a good seat — one in the back,” the front seat is where I sit.

PERFECT PICK ’EM JACKPOT STARTS AT $50. Every week $5 will be added plus $1 for every entry from the prior week.

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.

SEPT. 10 Juvenile Complaint-No Report-900 block of Gilmore St Threat-No Report-100 block of W Lake Dr Assist Citizen-No Report-Taylor PD 500 S Main St Disturbance-Unable to Locate-1000 block of Mallard Ln Reckless / Erratic Driver-Unable to Locate-400 block of Se Carlos G Parker Blvd Accident Minor-No Report-200 block of Rices Crossing Rd Assist Citizen-No Report-Taylor PD 500 S Main St Disturbance-No Report-100 block of Second Ave 911 Call-No Report-300 block of Hosack St Civil Matter-No Report-900 block of Debra Dr Welfare Concern-No Report-Power Food Mart 600 N Main St 911 Call-Officer Advised-4300 block of Big Bend Trail Loose Livestock-No Report-FM 619/E Fourth St SEPT.

Mammas ride to beat breast cancer The 2023 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride filled Taylor with pink this past weekend. Around 350 cyclists put the rubber to the road and pedaled away during the event Sept.

An event designed to reel children into spending time with their parents turned out to be the catch of the day, organizers said. The Taylor Parks and Recreation Department hosted Kid Fish Sept. 16 during a cool morning at Bull Branch Park.

The especially hot Texas weather has consistently stressed the power grid this summer. The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has set 10 new all-time peak demand records this summer.

Kids in Taylor will soon have an exciting new way to take in the scenery at Bull Branch Park. At the Sept.

On Monday, Sept. 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Taylor City Council compensation saga entered its next phase. A petition protesting the Council’s decision to increase their own compensation seems to have collected enough signatures to put the final say in the hands of voters come May.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Sept. 13, e-edition of the Taylor Press.

HUTTO – The city of Hutto has successfully recovered $286,000 involved in two separate external criminal investigations. In mid-August, $193,000 was transferred out of the city’s bank account at the request of a fraudulent party impersonating a known city vendor.