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Residents brought concerns to the Taylor City Council about a proposal to rezone 70.2 acres of land near the intersection of Old Thorndale Road and Gravel Pit Road. The developer does not have a plan for the land, but asked for the rezone to develop a plan. Photo courtesy of the city of Ta...
Residents against designation proposal
The Taylor City Council introduced a request to amend the comprehensive plan growth land and future use designations on 70.2 acres of land near the intersection of Old Thorndale Road and Gravel Pit Road. 07/28/2023 10:02 PM
Stacy Stork, a member of a citizens compensation committee, protests the City Council’s split vote to increase their own pay to $1,000 per month and $1,500 for the mayor at the regular meeting July 27. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Council ignores committee, OK’s hefty pay raise
Tempers flared in the council chambers Thursday night after city leaders unexpectedly voted to give themselves a much heftier raise than a citizens compensation committee had just recommended. At the July 27 meeting, the Taylor City Council 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, effective Oct. 07/28/2023 10:02 PM
Skybox incentives ‘right move’
Skybox incentives ‘right move’
HUTTO – As development in the city has increased, so have the number of requests for the city to subsidize developers’ infrastructure through financial incentives. The Hutto City Council has discussed tax abatements for several projects this year, some with heated debate. 07/28/2023 10:02 PM
One dead after July 21 collision
One dead after July 21 collision
A Round Rock man was pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon, after being involved in an accident last week. Benjamin Kronguaz, 23, of Round Rock, died Tuesday, July 25, at 3:54 p.m. 07/28/2023 10:02 PM
Legacy Crossing is one of the new subdivision on its way to Taylor. This is a map of the subdivision that will be in town near 851 Sloan and 904 Debus Drive. Photos courtesy of the city of Taylor
MAKING ROOM FOR MORE
Development plan ordinances were on the agenda at the Taylor city council meeting July 27. The public was allowed to comment and voice their concerns or compliments on the proposals. 07/28/2023 10:02 PM
Stacy Stork, a member of a citizens compensation committee, protests the City Council’s split vote to increase their own pay to $1,000 per month and $1,500 for the mayor at the regular meeting July 27. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Council ignores committee, OK’s hefty pay raise
07/28/2023 09:30 AM
Back to school Summer Fest
Back to school Summer Fest
The Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-students Association will help get students ready to go back to school. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
Meet the Tigers
Meet the Tigers
THRALL – Thrall High School has an important upcoming date at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
TEACHER SUPPLY DRIVE NECESSITIES:
TEACHER SUPPLY DRIVE NECESSITIES:
• Colored cardstock paper • Colored copy paper • Sticky notes • Sharpies • Dry erase markers • Pens • Prize box items • Individual wrapped snacks (for snack time) • Fidget toys • Stickers • Gel pens • Highlighters • Clipboards. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
The 6U Taylor Ducks youth baseball team has its players and coaches introduced on the field July 19 at the 2023 South Zone Shetland World Series held in Youngsville, Louisiana. Photos courtesy of Jake Ness
A historic season for 6U Taylor Ducks baseball
YOUNGSVILLE, LOUISIANA – The 6U Taylor Ducks youth baseball team capped off a season to remember July 19-22 at the 2023 South Zone Shetland World Series held in Louisiana as the team went 2-4 against great competition. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
Fred Kerley thanks the Taylor community on Feb. 4 for its support of him and his family at the mural dedication. Photo by Jason Hennington
Kerley’s path to greatness with coach Alleyne Francique
Alleyne Francique, coach of Taylor’s own superstar runner Fred Kerley, had an interview earlier this month with Sheila Vieira of Olympics.com and discussed training techniques that Kerley implements to get him to the next level. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
Elnora (Nora) Pachicano Semmel
Elnora (Nora) Pachicano Semmel
Elnora (Nora) Pachicano Semmel, 52, of Rochester, New York, left her earthly home to spend eternal rest with her Heavenly Father Thursday, July 20,2023. Nora was born May 6, 1971, in Taylor. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
New trades school launching in Taylor
New trades school launching in Taylor
This fall, Coppera Plumbing & Commercial Services is launching Craftsman College, a new earn-as-you-learn trade school in Taylor. “We’re working with the United States Department of Labor and area school districts to create innovative environments for entrepreneurial students,” said Lindsie O’Neill Almquist, the college’s inaugural president and the chief culture officer for Coppera. 07/26/2023 07:18 AM
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