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District starts school rezoning process HUTTO – With new schools on the horizon, Hutto Independent School District has begun looking at the process for rezoning school boundaries. The rezoning will start with middle schools to account for the opening of Gus Almquist Middle School in August 2024, but Henry Gideon, assistant superintendent of operations, wants to begin the process for the two new elementary schools and the new high school as well.

The Taylor City Council will hold the two required public hearings on increasing their pay in consecutive fashion. At the July 27 meeting, council members voted 3-2 to increase their own stipends from $25 to $1,000 per month and to $1,500 per month for the mayor’s position.

Registration is now open for Taylor Independent School District’s popular and informative ambassador program. Participants meet one day each month, September through March, for an indepth look at the Taylor public schools.

Cooper Mendoza Paxton Valdez Pearl Bingham.

The Taylor Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place during a burglary Aug. 11.

With hot, dry weather anticipated for the coming weeks, the Taylor Fire Department gave the International Barbecue Cook-off an updated fire prevention plan. The cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, Aug.

Despite having to replace a tremendous amount of talent, the Thrall Tigerettes looked in near mid-season form in Tuesday’s season-opening matches against Lago Vista and Cameron. The Tigerettes had to replace six seniors, including five key players, from last year’s squad, but it appeared that would be just one more challenge the team was up for.

Taylor High School varsity volleyball started off its 2023 season on a high note as the Lady Ducks cruised to a match victory on Aug. 8 in three straight sets at home vs.

Here are some submissions from people who have experienced kindness and decided to share it with us. “I had my estranged husband hold my phone while I buckled in our daughter to go to H-EB, and he set it down on the roof of the car and drove off.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Doug Stauffer. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44% were likely to close their doors without additional funding. Federal pandemic relief funds ended for most centers in June.

John Matysek 83, of Austin, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.

William Lynn “Bill” Davis III, age 80, of Seabrook, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.

Rubie Mae (Machu) Loessin was the eldest of nine children born to Albin E. and Vlasta Machu of Granger March 24, 1941.