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Brandon Bozon presents the budget to the Hutto ISD board of trustees. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD
Temple College tax rate designed to support campus growth
HUTTO – Brandon Bozon, Temple College vice-president of Administrative Services and chief financial officer, presented a budget to the Hutto Independent School District board of trustees designed to raise an additional 18% in tax revenue for Fiscal Year 2024. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker
Local columnist, car show emcee becomes filmmaker
AUSTIN – Prepare to be captivated by the inspiring journey of filmmaking duo Luke and Martha Van Garza. Mrs. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
The Bartlett fertilizer plant caught fire Sunday night around 8:30. Multiple crews responded to the three-alarm blaze. However, the structure was considered a total loss. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Bartlett fertilizer plant destroyed by fire
BARTLETT – Officials consider a Bartlett fertilizer plant’s structure to be a “total loss” after a fire occurred late Sunday, Aug. 20. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
Tim Mikeska, Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off organizer, hypes up judges before the brisket event. Briskets were the last category judged during the Cook-off. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
TEXAS EAT WAVE
Added fire safety precautions did not damper spirits at the 2023 Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off. Hot, dry and windy forecasted weather predictions brought concerns of potential fires during the 44th annual barbecue event in Murphy Park Aug. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
City eyes budget, municipal complex
City eyes budget, municipal complex
As city leaders prepare to approve next year’s budget and tax rate this Thursday, they will also be turning their attention to the fine details of building the new $53 million municipal complex and justice center. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
James Guerra, president and CEO of JG Consulting, presents the firm’s recommended hiring timeline to Taylor Independent School District’s board of trustees. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Taylor ISD sets hiring timeline
Taylor Independent School District plans to hire a new superintendent before Thanksgiving break. The district’s board of trustees unanimously voted to approve JG Consulting’s timeline for the superintendent hiring process during its Aug. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
The Bartlett fertilizer plant caught fire Sunday night around 8:30. Multiple crews responded to the three-alram blaze. However, the structure was considered a total loss. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Fire destroys fertilizer plant in Bartlett
08/21/2023 01:53 PM
The Taylor High School cross country program gathers together for a picture on Friday, Aug. 18 during the Rockdale Invitational meet. Photo courtesy of Karmen Sanders
Taylor cross country opens season in Rockdale
ROCKDALE – The Taylor High School varsity and junior varsity cross country teams put all their hard work over the summer to the test on Aug. 18 as the Ducks and Lady Ducks competed on Friday morning at the Rockdale Invitational meet hosted by Rockdale High School. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
The Ducks' front seven gets ready for the snap on Aug. 17 during Taylor's scrimmage against Franklin at Hedrick Field. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Ducks football scrimmages powerhouse Franklin
FRANKLIN – The Taylor High School varsity football team made the trip to Franklin High School on Thursday evening as the Ducks certainly had their work cut out for them against an elite Lions team that has won 32 straight games over the past two seasons that resulted in two straight state championships. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Tigerettes remain unbeaten, sweep Lexington
Tigerettes remain unbeaten, sweep Lexington
THRALL – Two weeks into the 2023 season, the Thrall Tigerettes varsity team remains unbeaten. The Tigerettes ran their season record to 9-0 Tuesday night after a 25-23, 25-17, 25-8 sweep of the Lexington Lady Eagles (5-5). 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Too much on both sides
Too much on both sides
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Council compensation Dear editor, Thursday’s Taylor City Council meeting was both disappointing and embarrassing. On the one hand we have the people who came out to speak in opposition to a proposed increase in the council’s compensation (or honorarium). 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Members of Williamson County EMS thanked and recognized the children of Micheal Gates after they helped save their father’s life. Courtesy photos
Not all heroes wear capes
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve Shoutout to these beautiful children for saving their father’s live. Michael Gates was in his car with his children, when he suddenly became unresponsive due to an allergic reaction to multiple bee stings. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Dorothy Reynolds Gilligan
Dorothy Reynolds Gilligan
Dorothy Reynolds Gilligan went to be with the Lord on Aug. 13, 2023, just two days shy of her eightyseventh birthday. Dot was born Aug. 15, 1936, in Athens. She was the third daughter of Gordon Allen Reynolds and Muriel Mann Reynolds. She was notably the first baby born in the newly erected Wolfe and Duphorne Hospital. Dot accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 9. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Firefighter Ruben Telles and girlfriend Nicole Rocha are restarting from scratch after a wildfire destroyed their apartment. Photo courtesy of Hutto Fire Rescue
Firefighter loses home in blaze
HUTTO – A local firefighter who lost his home in the Aug. 8 Cedar Park fire is getting help from colleagues and the community. The Hutto Professional Firefighters Foundation has started a fundraising campaign to support Ruben Telles, who has been a fire engine driver with Hutto Fire Rescue since April 2020. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
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