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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

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

Katelyn Aderhold was crowned the 2023-2024 Taylor Rodeo Queen at the annual rodeo in July. Photos courtesy of Taylor Rodeo Association

The Taylor Rodeo Association introduced Katelyn Aderhold as the Taylor Rodeo Queen for 2023-2024

The Taylor Rodeo Association introduced Katelyn Aderhold as the Taylor Rodeo Queen for 2023-2024. Currently, Aderhold is an incoming junior at Thrall High School and is the junior director of the Williamson County Livestock Show. She is an FFA officer, a member of the Student Council, volleyball player and a frequent volunteer. She plans to attend Tarleton State University and major in Agriculture and Consumer Science. 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

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 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

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

Taylor ISD to begin superintendent search

Taylor ISD to begin superintendent search

07/19/2023 12:43 PM

Taylor ISD superintendent Devin Padavil has accepted a position as superintendent at Georgetown ISD. Photo by Jason Hennington

Superintendent headed to Georgetown

07/17/2023 10:17 PM

Second Street Station Grand Opening

Second Street Station Grand Opening

This Thursday is a much-awaited event, the vacant business at Second and Main streets has officially been filled by the Second Street Station, 201 N. Main St. The Station will have a grand opening event from 4 p.m. to midnight. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. 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. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

Power Breakfast

Power Breakfast

Thursday morning, July 13, from 8 to 9 a.m., the East Williamson County Higher Education Center will host the Hutto Power Breakfast, 1600 Innovation Blvd., Hutto. The Power Breakfast is a monthly event encouraging networking. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

Lightning Bombers player Markell Fitzgerald gets around a defender and attacks the paint on Sunday, July 9 during an 11–14 division game. Photos by Larry Pelchat

The 10th annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament was held on July 8–9 at Taylor High School with 19 teams in the 18-and-older division, six squads in the 11–14 division and the Shining Stars special needs group playing on Sunday at the end of the action. A new champion was crowned in the 18-and-older division as Snipe Squad Reloaded knocked off the defending champion Austin Knightz in an extremely competitive semifinal matchup on Sunday and cruised in the championship game against the Bandits. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM