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David Marsh, general manager of Capital Area Rural Transportation System, makes a presentation to the Taylor City Council Sept. 22. Courtesy Photo

City leaders look at bus ridership in Taylor

Ridership may not be as strong in Taylor, but city leaders want to expand local transportation services in anticipation of expected growth. At the regular meeting of the Taylor City Council Sept. 22, city leaders had the opportunity to hear a presentation from Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) General Manager David Marsh. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

The Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29

The Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29

The Ninth Annual Taylor Main Street Car Show, the biggest show in Central Texas, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat. Oct 29. This family-friendly event will feature cars, live music, shopping, food trailers and cold Texas Beer. Admission to the event, which brings in more than 10,000 attendees annually, is free. In addition, there are two dozen locally owned small businesses in downtown Taylor. Open containers are allowed in downtown, so you can sip, shop, and stroll. To sponsor, volunteer or become a vendor, please contact Jan Harris at the City of Taylor: jan. [email protected] or 512-352-3463. To register a car in advance, the fee is $15 or $25 the day of the event. Car show participants should arrive by 9 AM, and the earliest cars get the best parking spots. For advance registration, go to https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2022-mainstreet- car-show-registration- 376555777467 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Arts board sets public input sessions

Arts board sets public input sessions

The Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board will hold two public listening sessions to gather input as part of its strategic planning efforts. The sessions will be held 6-8 p.m. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

National Night Out

National Night Out

At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, neighborhoods throughout Taylor will celebrate National Night Out in an effort to lower crime rates locally. Residents are asked to turn on their front porch light and spend the evening with neighbors, police, elected officials, firefighters and many others. Neighborhoods throughout the city will host special events such as block parties and cookouts. Public safety servants from Taylor will visit the different events. For more information, contact Claudia Parisella at the Taylor Police Department at 512-352-5551, or visit www.nationalnightout.org. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

IN OTHER BUSINESS:

IN OTHER BUSINESS:

• The City Council also approved a $150,000 contract to Fazzone for new signage in the downtown, and approved three additional contracts for other improvements, including at the intersection of Second and Main Streets, as well new striping for parking and landscaping. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

(From left) Pat Schirpik, Suzanne Klattenhoff, Susan Streit and Judy Voigt in the first day of school picture which appeared in Taylor Daily Press in 1959. Courtesy photos

Northside teacher to reunite with students six decades later

Suzanne Thoele, class of 1971, remembers that at the back left-hand corner of Mrs. Luedke’s first-grade classroom was a reading circle, and that her teacher gave them little headphones to put on. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

SEPT. 11 Assault-Report Taken-Best Western 2600 W Second St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-500 block of Otis St Criminal Trespass-No Report-Union Pacific Depot 118 E First St 911 Call-No Report-40 block of Symes St Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Unable to Locate-2100 block of Jason Dr Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle-No Report-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Disorderly Conduct-No Report-Heritage Square 400 N Main St Theft-Report Taken-Skyline Laundry 3100-105 N Main St Accident Minor-Report Taken-100 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Welfare Concern-No Report-Chandler Rd/N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-3700 block of E Fourth St Juvenile Complaint-No Report-Bill Pickett Trail/ Yellowstone Dr Theft-No Report-Debus Cir Person with Gun-No Report-500 block of Washburn St Threat-No Report-1100 block of W Sixth St Reckless / Erratic Driver-Officer Advised-2000 block of N Main St Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Officer Advised-Frink St/Oscar St Assist Citizen-No Report-Debus Cir Abandoned Vehicle-No Report-1700 block of T H Johnson Accident Minor-No Report-Durcon 206 Allison Dr SEPT. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

ITAL: 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. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Chamber growing stronger than ever

Chamber growing stronger than ever

The Chamber is leading Taylor towards a more prosperous future by strengthening, promoting and advocating for businesses and the region’s economy. And, we have had some pretty big accomplishments so far this year. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Duck Legends & Lore

Duck Legends & Lore

7 Friday 5 p.m. Ribbon cutting at Longhorn Title, 1902 Old Granger Road 12 Wednesday 5 p.m. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

RIBBON CUTTING

A Class Act Chamber Ambassadors celebrated a ribbon cutting at Class Act Salon on Aug. 27. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

At a past Choo Choo Fest, Coupland City Secretary LaVerne Rohlack and her granddaughter Amelia Cotterill enjoy riding the Kiddie Express Train. Photo by Kyle Hensley

CCO hears from traveling guest, Choo Choo Fest set

COUPLAND CIVIC ORGANIZATION (CCO) Coupland resident Debrah Candelas will speak to the CCO for the September meeting. Earlier this year Candelas traveled to Ukraine where she and her partner Jeff Teasdale delivered supplies and brought disabled Ukrainians to safety. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM