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Bella Arredondo, and her mom, Kim, dress alike for International Dot Day. Photos by Tim Crow

THJ celebrates International Dot Day

T.H. Johnson staff and students recognized International Dot Day with a celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. The global celebration was inspired by the children’s book, “The Dot,” by Peter H. Reynolds. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM

Early voting is underway. Williamson County had a larger turnout on day one than the primary election in the spring.

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Oct. 19, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM

Resident Bill Albert addresses city leaders Oct. 27 at the City Council Meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Council pay hike moves forward

In the face of some pushback by residents, city leaders have lowered their proposed increase in compensation but are still moving forward with a new ordinance that would give themselves a hefty raise. At the Oct. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM

Threat leads to student’s arrest

Threat leads to student’s arrest

A Taylor Middle School student was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 25, after the student was overheard threatening to commit a school shooting. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM

MOVING DIRT

Cement trucks whizzing by could not drown out the sounds of the celebration of a new $82 million road project to relieve congestion near the site of the future $17 billion Samsung Austin Semiconductor facility last Wednesday. “Today is an amazing day,” said Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM

Irene Michna, a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, cuts the ribbon to ceremonially open the park, surrounded by community members, city staff and elected leaders, Oct. 26 at Doak Park. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Doak Park opens in south Taylor with ribbon cutting

Kids in south Taylor have a new playground to enjoy. The City of Taylor Parks and Recreation Department hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 26 to celebrate the recent completion of the Doak Park Project, funded in part through a Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant, Taylor Parks Foundation funds, a Valero Quality of Life grant and city bond funds. “When I presented to council, this corridor of the city had no amenities,” said Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Bybee. “It had this park with two ballfields, but no playground, so for kids that lived in this southwest part of town, they had to cross the main highway to get to the playground, and now they don’t.” 10/29/2022 10:41 AM

Ray Elementary principal Alexis Campbell and Hutto Middle School principal Charles Rodriguez. Both schools participate in the No Place For Hate program the district is hoping to expand to all campuses. Photos by Edie Zuvanich

Hutto schools battle bullying

HUTTO – A system-wide culture of inclusiveness that focuses on making sure all students have equal access to success sounds like it should be every school district’s goal, but without a dedicated guiding force, the vision becomes little more than wishful thinking. 10/29/2022 10:41 AM

DaMarcus Fields

Fields joins Commanders’ practice squad

10/26/2022 11:23 AM

Threat at Taylor Middle School leads to student arrest

Threat at Taylor Middle School leads to student arrest

10/26/2022 10:13 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM

Applications and donations sought for Operation Red Santa

Applications and donations sought for Operation Red Santa

The Taylor Fire Department and the Taylor Professional Firefighters Association are teaming up to offer the Red Santa Program to ensure Taylor-area children have toys for Christmas and their families have food for a holiday dinner. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM

Wikipedia/Nosferatu

Nosferatu Movie Screening

The Public Arts Advisory Board invites the public to a frightfilled evening as they show the classic movie Nosferatu with music featured during the film being played live by members of the Central Texas Philharmonic. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM

Francisco “Frank” Valdez

Francisco “Frank” Valdez

Francisco “Frank” Valdez, 62, of Taylor, Texas passed away October 15, 2022. He was born Oct. 10, 1960, in Taylor, A memorial service is to be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd N.W., Taylor. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM

Active shooter event training for civilians offered at First Baptist Church this Saturday

Active shooter event training for civilians offered at First Baptist Church this Saturday

What should you do if you are confronted with an active shooter event? The Texas Department of Public Safety and Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training will offer a free Civilian Response to Active Attack events course from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM

Open only in case of emergencies

Open only in case of emergencies

“Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore, always carry a small snake.” — W. C. 10/26/2022 09:18 AM