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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.

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HUTTO – Brandon Bozon, Temple College vice-president of Administrative Services and chief financial officer, presented a budget to the Hutto Independent School District board of trustees designed to raise an additional 18% in tax revenue for Fiscal Year 2024.

AUSTIN – Prepare to be captivated by the inspiring journey of filmmaking duo Luke and Martha Van Garza. Mrs.

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

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.

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.

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.

ROCKDALE – The Taylor High School varsity and junior varsity cross country teams put all their hard work over the summer to the test on Aug. 18 as the Ducks and Lady Ducks competed on Friday morning at the Rockdale Invitational meet hosted by Rockdale High School.

FRANKLIN – The Taylor High School varsity football team made the trip to Franklin High School on Thursday evening as the Ducks certainly had their work cut out for them against an elite Lions team that has won 32 straight games over the past two seasons that resulted in two straight state championships.

THRALL – Two weeks into the 2023 season, the Thrall Tigerettes varsity team remains unbeaten. The Tigerettes ran their season record to 9-0 Tuesday night after a 25-23, 25-17, 25-8 sweep of the Lexington Lady Eagles (5-5).

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press.

Council compensation Dear editor, Thursday’s Taylor City Council meeting was both disappointing and embarrassing. On the one hand we have the people who came out to speak in opposition to a proposed increase in the council’s compensation (or honorarium).

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve Shoutout to these beautiful children for saving their father’s live. Michael Gates was in his car with his children, when he suddenly became unresponsive due to an allergic reaction to multiple bee stings.