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TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St.

The tax rate is going down, but water utility rates are going up once again. And overall, the budget for fiscal year 2024 will swell by about 28 percent to $62 million from last year’s $48 million.

The controversy over free speech played out across America Aug. 5, as Brave Books’ inaugural “See You at the Library” event was held at over 300 public libraries nationwide. The program featured a children’s story time with book readings focused on Christian and conservative values, as well as prayer, singing and children’s activities.

GEORGETOWN — Williamson County residents will see a nearly $900 million bond election on their ballots this November. The Commissioners Court officially approved an order to call the bond election during its meeting Tuesday, Aug.

Taylor Independent School District temporarily filled its superintendent vacancy just days before students return for the school year. The school board announced an agreement with Steve Flores to fill the interim superintendent position during its special meeting on Monday, Aug.

Taylor and Thrall High School volleyball squads were in action on Friday morning as the Lady Ducks hosted area teams for multiple scrimmages at the Taylor High School gymnasium. Manor New Tech and Round Rock Christian Academy were also in attendance as all four schools got their varsity and junior varsity teams some valuable preseason experience before Aug.

The six-man season is also upon the city of Taylor as the St. Mary’s Catholic School varsity football team began practice this week in preparation for their upcoming scrimmages.

A few weeks ago I got a call from a lady sounding very upset. She was asking if I had any available appointments for a regular french manicure that day, and more specifically if I would take a handicap client.

“If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?” -- Pinterest quote “Barbie” the movie grossed $237 million in its first six days at the box office, not bad for a plastic creation approaching her 65th birthday.

Lois Elaine (Poldrack) Lenz was born July 24, 1941, in Taylor, at Stromberg Clinic & Hospital, the daughter of Lucy and Charlie Poldrack. Lois went home to the Lord Friday, July 28, at the Viera Assisted Living in Corpus Christi, four days after celebrating her 82nd birthday.

Maria “Mary” Leonila Daniels passed away peacefully July 24, 2023, due to complications of a hip fracture and Alzheimer’s disease. Mary was born June 6, 1951, in Edinburg, to Manuel and Elena Dominguez.

The Taylor Economic Development Corporation will host a transformative Downtown Revitalization Workshop, aimed at empowering local businesses to flourish and breathe new life into downtown Taylor. This event will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at Taylor Independent School District’s Main Street Event Center, 3101 N. Main St.

AUSTIN – ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from Aug. 6-7 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves.

Back to School Summer Fest Saturday – Aug. 5. The Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-students Association will host the Back to School Summer Fest at the Fannie Robinson Park pavilion, 206 S. Dolan Street in Taylor. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by the school supply give-away from 11 a.m. to noon. Parents must accompany and register child to receive supplies. A teacher supply drive will be held from 10 a.m. to noon.