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Southwest Museum of Clock and Watches of Lockhart made repairs to the bell on top of the historic courthouse in Georgetown.

Homes Tour Returns

The Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society is delighted to announce the return of the Christmas Homes Tour after a fouryear absence. The homes tour will be held Saturday Dec. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Floyd Ray Hejl

Floyd Ray Hejl, Papa 74, of Thrall, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Rosie Rodriguez

Rosie Rodriguez

Rosie Rodriguez, age 87, of Temple, passed from this life during the late-night hours Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. She was born June 26, 1935, in San Antonio to parents Austacio and Guadalupe Rodriguez (Castro). Rosie has been a resident of Temple for the past 17 years. She was a devout Catholic and attended multiple churches over the years. On Nov. 6, 1959, Rosie married the love of her life Pedro R. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Is Taylor ready for gentrification?

Is Taylor ready for gentrification?

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders

DPS DIRECTOR SAYS HE WON’T RESIGN Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw is fending off calls for his resignation in light of his department’s handling of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde last May, in which 19 students and two teachers died. However, McCraw said “every responding officer needs to be accountable for their actions,” according to the Austin American-Statesman. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Hutto named among best and safest cities

Hutto named among best and safest cities

HUTTO – Only one Texas city made Money magazines’ list of the 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022-2023, hippo-happy Hutto. Coming in at number 39, it edged out perennial favorites including Salt Lake City, Utah and Bentonville, Arkansas. The number one city: Atlanta, Georgia. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

(From left) Catherine McGary, community marketing consultant for the Taylor Press, and Tia Rae Stone, the President of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, at the Nov. 2 recognition ceremony. Photos by Nicole Lessin

Chamber honors Taylor Press with local business of the month

The Taylor Press was honored by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce Nov. 2 for being local business of the month of September at the newspaper’s main offices. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

OCT. 23 Fireworks Complaint-Unable to Locate-4300 block of Big Bend Trail Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-300 block of E Eighth St Disturbance-No Report-300 block of E Ninth St 911 Call-Officer Advised-800 block of E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Assist Citizen-No Report-Taylor PD 500 S Main St Accident Minor-Report Taken-W Third St/N Main St Accident Minor-Report Taken-500 block of Lenora Dr Person With Gun-No Report-First Baptist Church 2500 Mallard Ln Citizen Contact-No Report-1600 block of Mallard Ln Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-2200 block of Lark Ln Theft-Officer Advised-Taylor High School 355 FM 973 Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-700 block of W Eleventh St 911 Call-No Report-500 block of Gano St Lost / Found Property-No Report-T H Johnson Dr/North Dr Indecent Exposure-No Report-700 block of E Fourth St Harassment-No Report-Taylor Village Inn 1907 N Main St Welfare Concern-No Report-Baylor Scott and White Hospital 305 Mallard Ln Civil Matter-No Report-700 block of Porter St Accident Minor-No Report-Heb 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Warrant Service-Arrested-800 block of W Lake Dr 911 Call-Officer Advised-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr 911 Call-No Report-900 block of Yellowstone Dr Accident Minor-Report Taken-5600 block of N Main St Shots Fired-No Report-400 block of Lenora Dr Road / Traffic Hazard-Officer Advised-3900 block of N Main St 911 Call-Officer Advised-200 block of Cratis Ln Animal Complaint-Officer Advised-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Disturbance-No Report-600 block of W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 911 Call-No Report-1400 block of Summit Cir Harassment-Criminal Trespass Warning Issued-Walmart 3701 N Main St Civil Matter-No Report-400 block of Drake Ln Suspicious Circumstances-Unable to Locate-900 block of Vance St OCT. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

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. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Weed patrol: Weeds beget weeds! Part One

Weed patrol: Weeds beget weeds! Part One

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Southwest Museum of Clock and Watches of Lockhart made repairs to the bell on top of the historic courthouse in Georgetown.

County Courthouse Participates in Operation Green Light

GEORGETOWN – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans and will light the historic courthouse dome green from Nov. 7-13. Operation Green Light for Veterans is a new national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans the resources that are available at the county, state and federal level to assists veterans and their families. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil answers questions regarding the school bond issues.

Study Club learns about bond

The Junior Women’s Study Club held its first meeting of the club year Oct. 13 at Lucky Duck restaurant. Hosting the meeting were Betty Hile, chairman; Edith Remmel, Cissie Pierce, Pat Werner and Janell Rohlack. Carla Tocquigny, Rohlack’s daughter, was her guest. The Halloween decor was entertaining and colorful, and some were from the hosts’ childhood collection. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Kindness

soul.” A recent study reported on how people felt after performing or observing kind acts every day for seven days. Participants were randomly assigned to carry out at least one more kind act than usual for someone close to them, an acquaintance or stranger, or themselves, or to try to actively observe kind acts. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM