Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:07 AM

Sign in

News:

Taylor

Ayden Gutierrez smiles big in Sarah Stresing’s geometry class at Taylor High School during a hands-on lesson using play-doh. Students used the familiar childhood toy to construct various lines and shapes. Photo by Ryan Newsom

HAVING FUN WITH GEOMETRY

. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM

Taylor High School head athletic trainer and sports medicine instructor Taylor Huffman (center) demonstrates how to tape a wrist with students Eli Laurence (right) and Joel Lopez. The Sports Medicine CTE program has a new classroom this year with plenty of room for anatomical models, suppl...

FUTURE CAREERS IN SPORTS MEDICINE

. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM

Firefighters from all over the region will participate in the Memorial March this Sunday.

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Sept. 4, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM

Thrall High School students voted to name Bobby Clark and Autree Kelm homecoming king and queen. Photo by Jason Hennington

Thrall royalty crowned

THRALL – A new reign begins for two Thrall High School students. Autree Kelm and Bobby Clark were crowned homecoming queen and king. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM

New Taylor resident Stan Oliver used the citizens communication to protest his utility rates at City Council at the Sept. 8 meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Fees to rise in FY 23

The cost of living is going up, and the City of Taylor’s new budget will likely reflect that through increased revenues from higher property values as well as higher fees for utilities, such as water and sewer. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM

City targets street work

City targets street work

Help is on the way for deteriorating streets and roadways in Taylor. For fiscal year 2022-23, citizens can expect to see new employees for street maintenance, a significant effort to address maintenance and repairs of streets in serious condition, as well as milling and overlay and other enhancements to some major roads in town, city officials said. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM

Panelists (from left) Gary Westbrook, Tom Oney, Liz Jones and Will McAdams discuss water and electricity resources for Williamson County. Photo by Jason Hennington

All eyes on Taylor

As the region begins to feel the impact of explosive, unprecedented growth, state and area leaders are embracing the change. “The world’s attention is on Taylor, Texas,” said Adriana Cruz, executive director of economic development and tourism in the office of Governor Greg Abbott. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM

Service vehicles, including fire trucks from the area were a part of the processional for Taylor retired firefighter Robert Whitmore.

Public Servants bid farewell to colleague

On Saturday, fire trucks and other service vehicles rode through town as they said goodbye to retired Taylor firefighter Robert Whitmore. Whitmore, 59, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM 1

ABOVE:Miss Communication, Robert Garcia (left), crowns and congratulates Bad Decision Bambi, Sasan Hamati, who was named the 2023 Miss Dudes as Dames.

Fashion fundraiser brings in close to $10K Men put on their best dresses and walked the runway for close to $10,000. On Saturday, Aug. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

A new mix-used development is planned for north of the H-E-B shopping center.

Mixed use development with 456 units planned

A unique mix-used development, which will include 456 residential units, as well as walkable neighborhoods with retail, park space and even assorted “maker’s spaces,’ such as art studios or workshops, inched closer to becoming a reality last week. At the Aug. 25 meeting of the Taylor City Council, city leaders held a public hearing and introduced an ordinance to rezone approximately 22 acres at 3811 N. Main St., directly north of the H-E-B at Carlos G. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

Kids with disabilities to fly with Flying Vikings

Kids with disabilities to fly with Flying Vikings

Many children with chronic illnesses or disabilities are confined to a wheelchair or limited in their movements due to physical impairments, fatigue or other maladies. But a local nonprofit organization is teaching some of them to soar through the sky, right here in Taylor. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

Music on Main kicks off fall season Sept. 15

Music on Main kicks off fall season Sept. 15

The weather may be cooling off soon, but the season for outdoor evening concerts is heating up. Music on Main will launch its fall season with the nationally recognized Money Chicha at 7 p.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

Samsung job fair at Expo Center today and Thursday

Samsung job fair at Expo Center today and Thursday

The economic future of Taylor just got brighter. Samsung Austin Semiconductor will host a Samsung Taylor Site Job Fair from 8 a.m. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

In 2019, Constable Precinct 4 hopeful Paul Leal (left) greets community members while visiting a block party for National Night Out. The event returns after two years Tuesday, Oct. 4. File photo

National Night Out returns

After two years, National Night Out is set to return in Taylor Tuesday, Oct. 4. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB LIONS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM