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At the July 27 Taylor City Council meeting, Jose Orta, chair of the council compensation committee, answers questions from council members about the committee’s recommendation. Screen shot from Taylor City Council meeting

Hearings on council pay set for Thursday

A controversial plan to boost council members’ stipends will be revisited again next week in two back-to-back public hearings at 5:30 and 6 p.m. Aug.

08/11/2023 08:37 PM

Raúl Peña to be “head hippo” at Hutto ISD starting Sept. 1. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD

Dr. Raúl Peña tagged to lead Hippo Nation

08/11/2023 01:32 PM

Baylor Scott White Medical Center – Taylor has been recognized for pneumonia care. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Clinic earns ‘high ranking’ for pneumonia care

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor, 305 Mallard Lane, earned a “high performing” recognition for their level of care in pneumonia cases by U.S. News & World Report. The publication issues an annual Best Hospitals report ranking the nation’s medical centers.

08/09/2023 07:22 AM

These moments to remember

G “The drive-in movie where we’d go, And somehow never watched the show. We will have these moments to remember.” — Song lyrics, American singer and actor, Bing Crosby “Was that a drive-in movie?” I asked out loud.

08/09/2023 07:22 AM

Back to Eden: After Antichrist

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

08/09/2023 07:22 AM

Ida Weaver (left), Jim Weaver, Aaron King, Cristina Garza and Chris Tipton, members of Hutto Community Watch, attended the council meeting. The organization supports a no new revenue tax rate. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

City proposes no new revenue tax rate

HUTTO – Hutto City Manager James Earp presented a budget based on a no-new-revenue tax rate at the Aug. 3 council meeting. The overall recommended budget for fiscal year 2024 totals $351,016,797 for all city funds, including the capital improvement projects prioritized by City Council.

08/09/2023 07:22 AM

Perla Hopkins, a volunteer from Leander, said that parents are fed up with the push toward “basically pornographic content” in children’s books.

Celebrity appearance highlights First Amendment fight

The controversy over free speech played out across America Aug. 5, as Brave Books’ inaugural “See You at the Library” event was held at over 300 public libraries nationwide. The program featured a children’s story time with book readings focused on Christian and conservative values, as well as prayer, singing and children’s activities.

08/09/2023 07:22 AM

Commissioners call for bond election

GEORGETOWN — Williamson County residents will see a nearly $900 million bond election on their ballots this November. The Commissioners Court officially approved an order to call the bond election during its meeting Tuesday, Aug.

08/09/2023 07:22 AM

Steve Flores, who was named as the interim superintendent at the Aug. 7 special school board meeting of the Taylor Independent School District,, ceremoniously joins the trustees. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Taylor ISD names interim superintendent days before school year starts

Taylor Independent School District temporarily filled its superintendent vacancy just days before students return for the school year. The school board announced an agreement with Steve Flores to fill the interim superintendent position during its special meeting on Monday, Aug.

08/09/2023 07:22 AM

FY 24 budget, tax rate to be introduced

The tax rate is going down, but water utility rates are going up once again. And overall, the budget for fiscal year 2024 will swell by about 28 percent to $62 million from last year’s $48 million.

08/09/2023 07:22 AM

Steve Flores, Taylor Independent School District's new interim superintendent, ceremoniously joins the trustees at the school board meeting. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk.

Taylor ISD officially announces interim superintendent

08/07/2023 07:52 PM

Olde Tyme Days Car Show – Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Downtown Hutto.

08/05/2023 05:53 AM

Back to Eden: After Antichrist

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

08/05/2023 05:53 AM

Dynamic workshop set to empower local businesses

The Taylor Economic Development Corporation will host a transformative Downtown Revitalization Workshop, aimed at empowering local businesses to flourish and breathe new life into downtown Taylor. This event will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at Taylor Independent School District’s Main Street Event Center, 3101 N. Main St.

08/05/2023 05:53 AM

ERCOT issues weather watch

AUSTIN – ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from Aug. 6-7 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves.

08/05/2023 05:53 AM