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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

AUG. 13 Shots Fired- No Report-Sunrise Hotel 2003 W Second St 911 Call- No Report-Holiday Inn 180 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Theft- No Report-500 Block of Lenora Dr Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Unable To Locate-Davis St/ Mallard Ln Threat-Unable To Locate-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Animal Welfare- No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St Theft- No Report-500 Block of Lenora Dr 911 Call- No Report -900 Block of Washburn St Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Warning Issued-500 Block of Sloan St Animal Welfare- No Report-500 Block of Sloan St Juvenile Complaint- No Report-Lenora Dr/Burkett St Accident Minor-Report Taken-W Second St/N Main St Criminal Mischief-Report Taken-2000 Block of Holly Springs Dr 911 Call- No Report-900 Block of Grand Teton Trail Disturbance - NoReport-Randy’s Ice House 1321 W Second St Accident Minor- No Report-100 Block of First Ave Disturbance- No Report-2000 Block of Holly Springs Dr Assault-Report Taken-S Main St/E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Accident Minor-Report Taken-1200 Block of S Main St Suspicious Person-Unable To Locate-700 Block of Debus Dr AUG. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

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. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Like Elijah: Are you the only one left?

Like Elijah: Are you the only one left?

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

HIPPO BITES

School bonds offered to public HUTTO — People proud of their Hippo heritage, or those who simply want to bank on the growth of the school district, now have the opportunity to invest in school bonds. The Hutto Independent School District has issued approximately $145,040,000 in Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

STAGE 3 OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS

STAGE 3 OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS

Industrial, commercial, institutional and properties with no street address: Wednesdays only Residential addresses ending in 0 or 1: Mondays only Residential addresses ending in 2 or 3: Tuesdays only Residential addresses ending in 4 or 5: Thursdays only Residential addresses ending in 6 or 7: Fridays only Residential addresses ending in 8 or 9: Saturdays only 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker

Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker

AUSTIN – Prepare to be captivated by the inspiring journey of filmmaking duo Luke and Martha Van Garza. Mrs. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

The Bartlett fertilizer plant caught fire Sunday night around 8:30. Multiple crews responded to the three-alarm blaze. However, the structure was considered a total loss. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Bartlett fertilizer plant destroyed by fire

BARTLETT – Officials consider a Bartlett fertilizer plant’s structure to be a “total loss” after a fire occurred late Sunday, Aug. 20. 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

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

City eyes budget, municipal complex

City eyes budget, municipal complex

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

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 collision last week

One dead after car collision last week

07/25/2023 05:53 PM