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As city leaders prepare to approve next year’s budget and tax rate this Thursday, they will also be turning their attention to the fine details of building the new $53 million municipal complex and justice center.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM

James Guerra, president and CEO of JG Consulting, presents the firm’s recommended hiring timeline to Taylor Independent School District’s board of trustees. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Taylor ISD sets hiring timeline

Taylor Independent School District plans to hire a new superintendent before Thanksgiving break. The district’s board of trustees unanimously voted to approve JG Consulting’s timeline for the superintendent hiring process during its Aug.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Tim Mikeska, Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off organizer, hypes up judges before the brisket event. Briskets were the last category judged during the Cook-off. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk

TEXAS EAT WAVE

Added fire safety precautions did not damper spirits at the 2023 Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off. Hot, dry and windy forecasted weather predictions brought concerns of potential fires during the 44th annual barbecue event in Murphy Park Aug.

08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Citizen Michael Prillaman speaks against compensation increase to city council. The approved motion increased their stipends from $25 to $1,000 per month and to $1,500 per month for the mayor’s position. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

City Council approves compensation increase

08/17/2023 07:27 PM

Taylor Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place during a home invasion

Police investigating shots fired during home invasion

08/14/2023 09:24 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

Stacy Stork, a member of a citizens compensation committee, protests the City Council’s split vote to increase their own pay to $1,000 per month and $1,500 for the mayor at the regular meeting July 27. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Council ignores committee, OK’s hefty pay raise

07/28/2023 09:30 AM

One dead after car collision last week

07/25/2023 05:53 PM

Taylor Independent School District trustees unanimously approved to authorize contract negotiations for an interim superintendent. Dr. Steve Flores could be the temporary solution for Taylor ISD if the contract goes through. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Taylor ISD targets interim superintendent

07/24/2023 10:57 PM

Lindsie Almquist, president of Craftsman College, a trades school launching this fall, speaks July 17 at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon at the Taylor Mansion. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Signing Day kicks off apprentice program

A possible life-changing opportunity for students is coming to Taylor. A trade school has been announced, however, the first step begins next month.

07/22/2023 05:47 AM

While the Taylor Animal Shelter is under a limited capacity, it is still operational for adoptions and fostering. It currently has six dogs waiting to be adopted or fostered. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Animal shelter construction on schedule

The Taylor animal shelter renovations are underway and on schedule. The shelter had to temporarily limit its capacity since construction began in June.

07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell speaks in front of Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s Taylor interns. Gravell was a driving force of ensuring the school district would gain an internship program for its students. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk

TRAINING DAY

AUSTIN – The second class of the Samsung Austin Semiconductor interns from Taylor High School officially finished their training with a ceremony. The plant hosted a celebration Friday, July 21, for the interns’ last day of the six-week internship in the main fab lobby.

07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Assistant City Manager Tom Yantis provides an overview of a proposed revision to the subdivision ordinance that will allow for expedited permitting for industrial businesses associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Photo by Nicole Lessin

City seeks to expedite industrial permitting

City leaders are paving the way for new industrial businesses associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor to get up and running at lightning speed. At the July 13 Taylor City Council meeting, development services officials introduced Ordinance 2023-30 to amend the subdivision ordinance to allow the municipality to issue building permits prior to accepting the related infrastructure in order to expedite large-scale projects hoping to set up shop in the shadow of Samsung.

07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Taylor ISD to launch superintendent search

Taylor Independent School District school trustees will begin the process of selecting a replacement for Superintendent Devin Padavil at their July 24 meeting. Padavil has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of the Georgetown Independent School District after serving for two and a half years as superintendent of Taylor ISD.

07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Pastor Anthony Watson helps members prepare Thanksgiving dinners at The First Baptist Church. Watson will celebrate 25 years, the longest tenure for a pastor at the church, Sunday, July 23 during the 10:45 a.m. service. Courtesy photo

Pastor reflects on 25 years in Taylor

“I was grateful that God would bless me to lead His church,” Anthony Watson said about his feeling when he was selected as the pastor of First Baptist. Watson came to Taylor in 1998 as the new pastor of The First Baptist Church.

07/22/2023 05:47 AM