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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

AUG. 13 Shots Fired- No Report-Sunrise Hotel 2003 W Second St 911 Call- No Report-Holiday Inn 180 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Theft- No Report-500 Block of Lenora Dr Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Unable To Locate-Davis St/ Mallard Ln Threat-Unable To Locate-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Animal Welfare- No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St Theft- No Report-500 Block of Lenora Dr 911 Call- No Report -900 Block of Washburn St Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Warning Issued-500 Block of Sloan St Animal Welfare- No Report-500 Block of Sloan St Juvenile Complaint- No Report-Lenora Dr/Burkett St Accident Minor-Report Taken-W Second St/N Main St Criminal Mischief-Report Taken-2000 Block of Holly Springs Dr 911 Call- No Report-900 Block of Grand Teton Trail Disturbance - NoReport-Randy’s Ice House 1321 W Second St Accident Minor- No Report-100 Block of First Ave Disturbance- No Report-2000 Block of Holly Springs Dr Assault-Report Taken-S Main St/E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Accident Minor-Report Taken-1200 Block of S Main St Suspicious Person-Unable To Locate-700 Block of Debus Dr AUG.

08/23/2023 06:11 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.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM
HIPPO BITES
HIPPO BITES

School bonds offered to public HUTTO — People proud of their Hippo heritage, or those who simply want to bank on the growth of the school district, now have the opportunity to invest in school bonds. The Hutto Independent School District has issued approximately $145,040,000 in Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Like Elijah: Are you the only one left?
Like Elijah: Are you the only one left?

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

08/23/2023 06:11 AM
James Guerra, president and CEO of JG Consulting, presents the firm’s recommended hiring timeline to Taylor Independent School District’s board of trustees. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Taylor ISD sets hiring timeline

Taylor Independent School District plans to hire a new superintendent before Thanksgiving break. The district’s board of trustees unanimously voted to approve JG Consulting’s timeline for the superintendent hiring process during its Aug.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM
City eyes budget, municipal complex
City eyes budget, municipal complex

As city leaders prepare to approve next year’s budget and tax rate this Thursday, they will also be turning their attention to the fine details of building the new $53 million municipal complex and justice center.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Tim Mikeska, Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off organizer, hypes up judges before the brisket event. Briskets were the last category judged during the Cook-off. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
TEXAS EAT WAVE

Added fire safety precautions did not damper spirits at the 2023 Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off. Hot, dry and windy forecasted weather predictions brought concerns of potential fires during the 44th annual barbecue event in Murphy Park Aug.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker
Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker

AUSTIN – Prepare to be captivated by the inspiring journey of filmmaking duo Luke and Martha Van Garza. Mrs.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Brandon Bozon presents the budget to the Hutto ISD board of trustees. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD
Temple College tax rate designed to support campus growth

HUTTO – Brandon Bozon, Temple College vice-president of Administrative Services and chief financial officer, presented a budget to the Hutto Independent School District board of trustees designed to raise an additional 18% in tax revenue for Fiscal Year 2024.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM
STAGE 3 OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS
STAGE 3 OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS

Industrial, commercial, institutional and properties with no street address: Wednesdays only Residential addresses ending in 0 or 1: Mondays only Residential addresses ending in 2 or 3: Tuesdays only Residential addresses ending in 4 or 5: Thursdays only Residential addresses ending in 6 or 7: Fridays only Residential addresses ending in 8 or 9: Saturdays only

08/23/2023 06:11 AM
The Bartlett fertilizer plant caught fire Sunday night around 8:30. Multiple crews responded to the three-alarm blaze. However, the structure was considered a total loss. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Bartlett fertilizer plant destroyed by fire

BARTLETT – Officials consider a Bartlett fertilizer plant’s structure to be a “total loss” after a fire occurred late Sunday, Aug. 20.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM
The Bartlett fertilizer plant caught fire Sunday night around 8:30. Multiple crews responded to the three-alram blaze. However, the structure was considered a total loss. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Fire destroys fertilizer plant in Bartlett
08/21/2023 01:53 PM
National Dog Day
NATIONAL DOG DAY

Celebrate your dog, a friend’s dog or any other dog you know for National Dog Day Saturday, August 26! Texas Beer Company will host a celebration from noon to 8 p.m. with $4 TBC’s specialty K9 lager on tap at their brewery, 1331 W.

08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Photo by Michael Förtsch on Unsplash
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 16 e-edition of the Taylor Press.

08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes
Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.

08/18/2023 10:30 PM
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