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Gen Peńa of Veterans for Equality stands with a Pride flag near the splash pad area of Heritage Park. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Pride of Taylor

Creating a safe space for members of the LGBTQ community was a primary goal for the 2023 Taylor Pride Music and Arts Festival. Taylor Pride, an organization aimed at helping and providing resources to LGBTQ members in Taylor and the surrounding area, hosted its third annual Taylor Pride Music and Arts Festival at Heritage Park on Saturday. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM

Taylor nonprofit group kicks off Monday

Taylor nonprofit group kicks off Monday

IMPACT Taylor, Greater Taylor Foundation’s new initiative, aims to serve Taylor by listening to its residents. By interacting with community members through focus groups, the program is designed to identify Taylor’s biggest needs and fulfill them. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM

INSTALLATION ISSUES

INSTALLATION ISSUES

To report a problem with fiber installation, call 512-- 457-9247 or send an email to [email protected].. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMER’S MARKET The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM

(From left) Mike Hickey, the senior project manager of the broadband division for Mears, and John Fetter, ISP market manager with Fiber First, answer questions from the City Council at the regular meeting June 22. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Council grills fiber network installers

Local officials are less than pleased with two simultaneous city-wide fiber optic network projects that have prompted an outcry from residents over torn up yards, broken water, sewer and sprinkler lines, and other issues. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM

The Taylor Press was one of nine newspapers to win Sweepstakes in their respective division. Area Editor Jason Hennington accepted the award. Photo by Andrew Salmi

Taylor Press takes home top honors

The Taylor Press, “your award winning community newspaper,” earned some top honors recently from one of the oldest newspaper trade associations in the nation. On June 3, The Taylor Press took home 11 awards from during the 2022 Better Newspaper Contest Awards Banquet at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock from the Texas Press Association, including the prestigious Sweepstakes Award. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM

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Taylor welcomes new reporter

A new face has started at the Taylor Press this week, as Hunter Dworaczyk joins the staff as a general assignment reporter. Dworaczyk, originally from Needville, is welltraveled and makes his way to Taylor after finishing his college studies. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM

Fireworks moved to protect egrets

Fireworks moved to protect egrets

Following last year’s Fourth of July fireworks display that frightened a flock of egrets and ultimately caused the birds to crash into power transformers, the annual firework launch site is moving to the nearby Bull Branch Park. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM

Jorge Luis Serna Jr.

Suspect arrested after shooting at police

06/15/2023 10:56 AM

Earlier this year, Fred Kerley attended a ceremony unveiling a mural on the water tower on Main Street in Taylor. After the event, Kerley got back to work preparing for upcoming races. Photo by Jason Hennington

Kerley dominates the 100-meter at Florence Diamond League

06/07/2023 03:10 PM

Anastasia The Musical

Anastasia The Musical

On Thursday, June 8 through Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 7 p.m., run wild with imagination and attend Anastasia, The Musical at Concordia High School, 1201 S. Heatherwilde Blvd., Pflugerville. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

Czech Heritage Society Meeting

Czech Heritage Society Meeting

On Tuesday, June 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at Springhill Catfish Restaurant to present an award, 2505 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

Rotary urges citizens to find a way to help

Rotary urges citizens to find a way to help

The Rotary Club of Taylor plans to put its motto, “Service Above Self,” into action by hosting a volunteer service fair. “Rotarians believe in encouraging people to get involved to move our community forward,” Club President Tia Rae Stone said. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM