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Fred Kerley is the fastest man in the word, and he is from Taylor. A mural has been painted on the water tower at 1601 N. Main St. The mural was painted by local artist Adam Davenport. A dedication ceremony will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. at the water tower. Photo by Nicole Lessin
MURAL DEDICATION DATE SET

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Taylor Press Area Editor Jason Hennington visits with Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins Monday, Jan 9 for the latest interview of Taylor Talk. This was Jenkins’ second visit to the show. Photo by Nicole Lessin
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 11, e-edition of the Taylor Press.

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Junior Women’s Study Club hostesses included (from left) Marsha Beckerman, Mary Jane Hammack, Gayle Daniel, Kristy Mucha and Liz O’Dell. Courtesy photo
Junior Study Club adds 3

The Junior Woman’s Study Club met at the Holiday Inn Express Thursday, Dec. 8. Hostesses for the Christmas luncheon included Marsha Beckerman, Mary Jane Hammack, Gayle Daniel, Kristy Mucha, Liz O’Dell, Dana Moehnke, and Ginny McAlister.

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Students in Teresa Gonzales’ third grade class at Naomi Pasemann Elementary present the Taylor Fire Department with a donation for the Red Santa Program. The money was used to purchase food and presents for several Taylor Families. Photo by Tim Crow
Students donate to Red Santa

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The Taylor ISD Ambassadors are greeted by student leaders at Taylor Middle School. Ambassadors were treated to a tour of the middle school campus. Photo by Tim Crow
ON CAMPUS

ampus Taylor ISD’s Ambassadors visited Taylor Middle School for their December meeting. Student leaders spoke to the group and led them on a guided tour of the school.

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Kilahn Campbell won Flight School’s Reading Warrior’s program at Taylor Middle School by reading the highest number of books on or above grade level. Program Director Sheffey and Flight School Instructor. Stacey Kuhn presented him with the prize of a PlayStation gift card. Courtesy photo
Top Reader

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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

Jan. 1 911 Call-No Report-2200 block of Windy Ridge Rd Fireworks Complaint-Unable to Locate-Washburn St/E Seventh St Fireworks Complaint-Unable to Locate-W Fifth St/N Doak St Fireworks Complaint-No Report-700 block of Yosemite Trail Fireworks Complaint-Unable to Locate-600 block of Annie St Fireworks Complaint-Unable to Locate-Ferguson St/W Seventh St Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-Mallard Lane Carwash 704 Mallard Ln Fireworks Complaint-No Report-100 block of Bethann Loop Fireworks Complaint-Unable to Locate-1900 block of Th Johnson Welfare Concern-No Report-4800 block of W Second St Harassment-Supplement-600 block of W Pecan St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-Carts 1103 W Second St Disturbance-No Report-500 block of Ferguson St Noise Complaint-No Report-1800 block of Davis St Fireworks Complaint-No Report-Cecelia St/Grace St Accident Major-Report Taken-12700 block of Us 79 Accident Major-Report Taken-200 block of SW Carlos G Parker Blvd Accident Minor-Unable to Locate-CR 101/Us 79 Citizen Contact-No Report-Burger King 3509 N Main St 911 Call-No Contact-500 block of Maple St Lost / Found Property-Unable to Locate-Taylor Regional Park 210 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Accident Minor-No Report-NW Carlos G Parker Blvd/W Second St Exit Ramp Harassment-No Report-700 block of Mockingbird Ln Criminal Trespass-No Report-Tractor Supply Co 3600 N Main St Accident Minor-Report Taken- 3100 block of W Second St Suspicious Vehicle-Unable to Locate-1700 block of W Seventh St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-Frontline Delivery 801-4 W Second St 911 Call-No Report-100 block of Nathaniel Dr Accident Minor-No Report-NW Carlos G Parker Blvd/W Second St Exit Ramp Terroristic Threat Fv-Arrested- 500 block of Ferguson St Jan.

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Stephen Michael Johnson (center) talks about the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as his painting is unveiled by (from left) Rev. Anthony Watson, Shorty Mitchell and Nelson Alexander. Photo by Jason Hennington
MLK march returns to Taylor next week

This Monday, for the first time since 2020, people of all ages and backgrounds will join together in person once again to march and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Concerned residents of the APVFD service area met to air their concerns and hear from ESD10 representatives at the Beyersville Hall last week. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Annexation efforts fuel fire fight

BEYERSVILLE – A petition to annex the area served by Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department (APVFD) into Williamson County Emergency Services District 10 has been filed and accepted by the county. On May 6, residents will be able to vote on whether to accept the annexation.

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Esmerelda Alderete
Murder suspect arrested

A local woman suspected of homicide has been arrested, according to police officials. On Tuesday, Jan.

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Cy Angelloz speaks against limits on development in the city’s ETJ at the Jan. 12 City Council meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin
ETJ residents still miffed at land use limits

Public input has led to some proposed changes to development limits in the city’s comprehensive plan, but many affected residents are not yet on board. Once again, a number of landowners from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction packed the Jan.

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Black Sparrow owner Shannon Bagent records at the KBSR headquarters. Photo by Jason Hennington
BLACK SPARROW Will Fly Again

Music venue’s owner talks abrupt closure, future rebirth On Jan. 8, on the heels of the Texas Beer Co.’s’ departure from the corner of Second and Main streets across the way, the public was also greeted with the startling news that Black Sparrow Music Parlor would be closing.

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Hutto ISD responds to city regulations
Hutto ISD responds to city regulations
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Shannon Bagent at the Black Sparrow Music Parlor.
Black Sparrow will fly again, says owner
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