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“A Magical Spring Affair” coming up

“A Magical Spring Affair” coming up

Too busy to volunteer as a fairy godmother but still wish to support Cinderella’s Closet in their mission of assisting youths who would otherwise find it difficult to attend their high school prom due to the expense? 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Jones lawsuit decision affirmed

Jones lawsuit decision affirmed

HUTTO – The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division has filed a judgment affirming the outcome of the Odis Jones lawsuit against the city of Hutto. The filing was entered March 21. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Landowners in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction attend an information meeting last fall about the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan, which they say unfairly limits their property’s values. Photo by Nicole Lessin

House bill limiting MUDs on city’s fringes stalls

03/24/2023 05:51 PM

New zones for Taylor ISD elementary schools

New zones for Taylor ISD elementary schools

Taylor elementary schools will soon more resemble the more traditional model used in most cities in Texas. At the March 20 meeting of the Taylor Independent School District Board, trustees unanimously approved a facility assessment committee’s proposal developed about a year and a half ago to have two comprehensive elementary schools starting this fall rather than the “stacked” model currently in place. 03/22/2023 08:23 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. Main St., Taylor. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats, and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www. facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library

Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library

Get ready for springtime in the garden! The Friends of the Taylor Public Library will host a free Plant Swap from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.

What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.

Your greatest health is your wealth | By Dr. Cindy Steward We hear this from new patients all the time. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Unity in diversity

Unity in diversity

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Selfies sought

Here is your chance to be a Facebook star, and you could win a $100 gift card in the process. Granite Media Partners is hosting a selfie contest featuring our Taylor and Hutto digital TV screens with you as the star. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Taylor Press’ Area Editor Jason Hennington (left) visits with Morgan Cook, Taylor cemetery’s sexton and coordinator March 15. Photo by Grace Horvath

Sexton more than a Dickens novel character

A cemetery sexton may conjure up an archaic character from a Charles Dickens’ novel, but Morgan Cook says his job at Taylor’s cemetery is a bit more involved than that. Cook stopped by the Taylor Press March 15 to film an episode of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” and discuss the modern-day challenges associated with his centuriesold job. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Gov. Greg Abbott and Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman discuss the proposed Texas Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act March 15 at the Capitol. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Leaders bank on semiconductors

AUSTIN — Semiconductor chips such as those that will be manufactured at Taylor’s Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant have a long history in Texas, and state leaders say they are key to the state’s global future. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Declan Haussmann, 2, smiles after getting to see a ladder truck up close with mom Ashley Reynolds and big brother Stacy Davis, 11. Photos by Nicole Lessin

Decayden Wilson was hoping to pet an animal or two, but the youngster did not go home disappointed. “It’s amazing,” said the 10-year-old, who attended the Taylor Public Library’s Truck Petting Zoo March 16 with his great aunt, cousin and sister. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Applied Materials deal falters

Applied Materials deal falters

HUTTO – Although nobody is officially stating that the deal has been called off, Hutto has returned a $200,000 deposit on land that was being held for the future site of Applied Materials, a world-wide supplier to the semiconductor industry. The company has a manufacturing plant in Northeast Austin that employs an estimated 2,500 workers. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Corporate sponsorships available for Break the Silence 3K Wlak/Run

Corporate sponsorships available for Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run

3K FROM STAFF REPORTS [email protected] Sexual abuse of children is a topic that is rarely talked about, but a group of community leaders are hoping to raise awareness about this issue and funds to protect vulnerable youth in Williamson County. The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization providing education and child advocacy and bringing together a wide array of stakeholders, will be a partner in the first ever Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, April 15 in Murphy Park. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM