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Coupland Civic Organization to hear from Hollywood cameraman
Coupland Civic Organization to hear from Hollywood cameraman
On Monday, June 26, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of St. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 21, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
(From left) Mike Hickey, the senior project manager of the broadband division for Mears, and John Fetter, ISP market manager with Fiber First, answer questions from the City Council at the regular meeting June 22. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Council grills fiber network installers
Local officials are less than pleased with two simultaneous city-wide fiber optic network projects that have prompted an outcry from residents over torn up yards, broken water, sewer and sprinkler lines, and other issues. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
The Taylor Press was one of nine newspapers to win Sweepstakes in their respective division. Area Editor Jason Hennington accepted the award. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Taylor Press takes home top honors
The Taylor Press, “your award winning community newspaper,” earned some top honors recently from one of the oldest newspaper trade associations in the nation. On June 3, The Taylor Press took home 11 awards from during the 2022 Better Newspaper Contest Awards Banquet at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock from the Texas Press Association, including the prestigious Sweepstakes Award. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Taylor High School varsity football senior linebacker Alejandro Randle (center) celebrates with junior cornerback Ethan Flagg (left) and senior linebacker Jaden Rush (right) on June 22 during the Ducks’ 41-26 victory over Jasper High School during the state 7-on-7 tournament at Veterans Pa...
NESTING AT THE TOP
The Taylor Ducks 7-on-7 football team showed there is a bright future after making a run in the state tournament last week. Read the full story about Taylor’s run at state on page 5.. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Dworaczyk
Taylor welcomes new reporter
A new face has started at the Taylor Press this week, as Hunter Dworaczyk joins the staff as a general assignment reporter. Dworaczyk, originally from Needville, is welltraveled and makes his way to Taylor after finishing his college studies. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Fireworks moved to protect egrets
Fireworks moved to protect egrets
Following last year’s Fourth of July fireworks display that frightened a flock of egrets and ultimately caused the birds to crash into power transformers, the annual firework launch site is moving to the nearby Bull Branch Park. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 77th Annual Midsummer reunion Thursday, June 22 — At 5:30 p.m., The Elgin Swedish Association’s 77th Annual Midsummer Reunion festival Elgin’s SPJST Hall, 702 State Hwy 95. Midsummer is the last remaining heritage festival hosted in Elgin. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Williamson County Adoption Event
Williamson County Adoption Event
On Friday, June 23, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will host a free feline adoption event from 6 to 8 p.m., with special canine guests out on the Adoption Center patio. This is a free, oneday- only event at 1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
8th Annual Chris Kelley Memorial 5K
8th Annual Chris Kelley Memorial 5K
Saturday, June 24, is an important memorial day for Detective Sergeant Chris Kel ley who died in service. The annual Chris Kelley Memorial 5K is a fundraiser that supports a scholarship program and gives donations to families of fallen or injured first responders and military personnel. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo
Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo
This Saturday, Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, the Cowboy’s Professional Rodeo Association will host the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo, held annually, at the WCSP Arena, 1600 CR 305, Jarrell. This rodeo includes some of the top cowboys from across the United States. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Lions varsity baseball senior catcher Nathan Tucker tags out an opposing runner at home plate on June 17 during the THSBCA All-Star Game held at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Photos by Andrew Salmi
Tyree, Tucker show out for THSBCA All-Star Game
ROUND ROCK – Dell Diamond was the site of the 2A-3A- 4A Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game on Saturday, June 17, with 2023 graduates Cohen Tyree of Taylor High School and Nathan Tucker of Granger High School playing. Tyree of the Ducks and Tucker of the Lions put on their respective home uniforms for the last time as the duo represented the South team together. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
The Taylor High School varsity football defense surveys the field and looks to make a play against Lago Vista High School on June 10 during the 7-on-7 state qualifying tournament held at the track stadium in Cameron. Photos by Andrew Salmi
Taylor ready for 7-on-7 state tournament
COLLEGE STATION – Taylor High School varsity football has a huge couple of days ahead of it this week as Ducks skill position players will head to Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on June 22–23 for Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 7-on-7 State Tournament. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
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