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Taylor ISD poised for academic growth

Taylor ISD poised for academic growth

Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic and other factors, Taylor Independent School District is on a path to higher achievement for the 2022-23 school year, officials said. “I am just really proud of the work our principals and our teachers are doing,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Citizens for Taylor ISD Political Action Committee member Thomas Martinez encourages other attendees to vote in favor of the school bond at a recent public meeting. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Taylor to vote on $82.47 million bond

TAYLOR – With half of Taylor’s schools projected to be over capacity in 2026 and the fact that it takes three years to get a new school designed and built, Taylor ISD is on a tight deadline to get funding approved. Add in the safety and security updates needed at the existing schools, and you have the foundation for the $82.47 million bond Taylor ISD residents will be voting on come November. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Volunteers staff a table for Voter Registration Day Sept. 20 at Temple College Courtesy photo

Voter registration ends Tuesday

Time is running out to register to vote in the upcoming election. Anyone interested has until Tuesday, Oct. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Aerial footage of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo last year at the Williamson County Expo Center. Facebook/wilcofair

Tickets on sale for Williamson County Fair and Rodeo

Carnival rides, live music, food, animals and more are just a taste of the many events scheduled between Oct. 26-29 for the 2022 Williamson County Fair and Rodeo at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

TEXAS COMMUNITIES show up

TEXAS COMMUNITIES show up

National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships Communities across Texas fired up their grills and brought out the kids to meet their neighborhood police and other first responders Tuesday, Oct. 4 for National Night Out. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Stick Horse Racers Wanted

Stick Horse Racers Wanted

Tiny cowboys and cowgirls ages three to five are invited to bring their own decorated stick horses and wear their finest western duds to strut their stuff and compete in the stick horse racing event Wednesday Oct. 26 at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

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Spay-ghetti dinner

Texas Critter Crusaders will be holding their second Annual Spay-ghetti Dinner & Dance on October 22nd at the Taylor SPJST, located at 5025 FM 619, from 5pm to 10pm. The evening will include “Yappy Hour”, a spaghetti meal and dance, as well as a bucket raffle. Tickets are on sale now through October 15th. $30 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under or To-go plates, $20 for dance and raffle entry after 7pm. Tickets can be purchased on their website at www.texascrittercrusaders. com or by calling 512-966-5034. The meal is catered by Thrall Country Diner and music provided by DJ Michael Craig. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Katy Nell Tidwell

Katy Nell Tidwell

Katy Nell Tidwell, 93, of Granger, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd. N.W. in Taylor. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. at Providence Funeral Home with burial to immediately follow at Granger City Cemetery. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Dedication deserving an extra jewel

Dedication deserving an extra jewel

G “Don’t be mad at the preacher. He didn’t know what you did before he preached that sermon.” — Source unknown but good to keep in mind Talking with friends last week when the topic of preachers came up got me thinking about them; individuals with rare dedication deserving of an extra jewel in their crowns. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

When you complete the checklist for the Toon Squad scavenger hunt, return it to the Taylor Press, 211 W. Third St. Photo by Jason Hennington

Toons hiding to be found

The Toon Squad scavenger hunt, a project started by local artist Dennis Levitin, is now underway. Levitin began the project last year painting cartoon characters on surfaces inside local businesses. The purpose of the cartoons is to draw more people to Taylor while supporting local businesses. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Campuses earn purple star designation for military connected students

Campuses earn purple star designation for military connected students

HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District (ISD) is proud to announce that four campuses have received the distinction of being named a Texas Education Agency (TEA) Purple Star Designation campus. The award is for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years in recognition of being schools that excel in meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families. The campuses that received the designation are Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School (KES), Howard Norman Elementary School (HNES), Veterans’ Hill Elementary School (VHE) and Hutto Middle School (HMS). 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Hutto to STOMP out bullying

Hutto to STOMP out bullying

HUTTO – October is National Bullying Prevention Month. During October, students, schools and communities all over the world unite to “STOMP Out Bullying.” STOMP Out Bullying is the leading national anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens in the U.S. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Constructionman Alina Townsend, a Hutto native, is one of those sailors. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vanessa White

Hutto native builds on Seabees 80-year legacy

GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI – Eighty years ago, members of Navy Construction Battalions were fittingly nicknamed, “Seabees,” a play on the C and B initials. They are responsible for building military bases and airfields, supporting humanitarian efforts and conducting underwater construction projects. Constructionman Alina Townsend, a Hutto native, is one of those sailors. Townsend is continuing a family tradition of military service. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

VEGAS

New CEO takes helm at ERCOT

AUSTIN – A new permanent leader of the main grid operator for Texas takes the helm this week. In August, the board of directors of the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that Pablo Vegas will take over as the President and CEO for ERCOT effective Oct. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM