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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 08/03/2022 07:16 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 08/03/2022 07:16 AM

Bazaar in Granger next month

Bazaar in Granger next month

There will be food, dances, games and items to bid next month in Granger. On Sept. 08/03/2022 07:16 AM

Aaron Tucker couldn’t make it to his job interview for a good reason. Facebook / GoFundMe

Life is a one time thing

“The person who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The person who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever seen before.” — Albert Einstein 32-year-old Aaron Tucker of Bridgeport, Connecticut, was just a week out of jail and had a job interview. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

St. Mary’s Catholic School cheerleaders celebrate awards from the National Cheerleaders Association summer day cheer camp in July. Courtesy photos

MUCH TO CHEER FOR

St. Mary’s Catholic School cheer squad traveled to Georgetown for a National Cheerleaders Association summer day cheer camp at East View High School in July. The team had an impressive week returning with numerous awards. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Taylor ISD Event Center, 3101 North Main St., will host residents who want to meet the district’s principals. Photo by Fernando Castro

Meet the Taylor ISD principals

Taylor ISD invites all students and their families to meet the principals prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year. All six principals will be available for a meet and greet Aug. 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Taylor ISD Event Center, located at 3101 North Main St. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Charities can apply for Samsung funds

Charities can apply for Samsung funds

If your group is a tax-exempt organization serving Taylor, it might be eligible for funds from Samsung Austin Semiconductor. An in-person opportunity to learn more about the possibility will be Thursday, Aug. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

LEAD TAYLOR CLASS GRADUATES

LEAD TAYLOR CLASS GRADUATES

Kendra Maness (front) with Councilmember Dwayne Ariola behind her congratulate graduates of the 2022 LEAD Taylor program during the June 23 City Council meeting in Taylor. The program is a community-focused, collaborative program that provides participants an in-depth look at government operations, community planning and awareness, and the opportunity to learn about civic culture from the inside. The classes include information about how city government works, operations of various city departments and Taylor Independent School District. Classes also covered civic organizations, Taylor history, the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, the Taylor Economic Development Corporation, Main Street and downtown Businesses. Classes are slated to return next year. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR THANKS TAYLOR ISD BOARD

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR THANKS TAYLOR ISD BOARD

Jason Hennington (left), Taylor Press publisher and Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament director, thanks Taylor ISD at its school board meeting July 25 for their support of the Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The tournament was held July 9-10 at Taylor Middle School and raised over $4,500. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Community Conversations on Tuesday

Community Conversations on Tuesday

Do you know what’s strong and weak in Taylor? On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center is hosting Community Conversations. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Hutto ISD board president recognized

Hutto ISD board president recognized

Hutto ISD trustee Billie Logiudice has earned the designation of Master Trustee upon completion of Leadership TASB, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards. Logiudice has served Hutto ISD since 2010. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Random acts of kindness

Random acts of kindness

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop We received a lot of submissions this week. All wonderful acts of kindness. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

Sandy Perio (front), Taylor Animal Shelter manager, accepts donations from the Taylor Area Businesswomen. Courtesy photo

Trucking forward

The Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department added a new piece of hardware to assist with fighting fires. The department now has a 2,000-gallon tender with a 1250 GPM pump, which is typically used by firefighters to supply water to fire hose reels, fire hydrants or sprinkler systems. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

New officers for the Friends of the Taylor Public Library are (from left) Ann Wentrcek, treasurer; Lois Duncan, vice president; Maria Newman, president; and Robin McKinley, secretary. Courtesy photo

New officers named for Friends of the library

The Friends of the Taylor Public Library have elected new officers for the next year. Leading the organization are Maria Newman, president; Lois Duncan, vice president; Ann Wentrcek, treasurer; and Robin McKinley, secretary. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM