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Padavil talks bond ahead of vote

Padavil talks bond ahead of vote

With early voting only weeks away, Taylor Independent School District officials hard at work in the community answering questions about an upcoming $82.5 million bond issue. At the Sept. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Pat Helbert serves as the master of ceremony at the annual Duck Hall of Fame lunch and induction. She welcomes all current and ex-Ducks to the event with open arms. Photos by Ryan Newsom

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

One of the many highlights of homecoming each year is the induction of Taylor High School graduates into the Taylor High School Duck Hall of Fame. This year the Ex-Students Association added four alumni to the distinguished list: world famous athlete Fred Kerley (class of 2013), anthropologist Peggy Leshikar Denton (class of 1970), educator Tim Crow (class of 1980), and Jessica Harkins Shahin (class of 1970) for her commitment to serving 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Young racers take off from the starting line during the Good Life Kid’s K race in 2021. Photo by Jason Hennington

Good Life Taylor 5K turns 10

A decade ago, Julie Rydell’s dog got loose. When Rydell went to pick her up from the Taylor Animal Shelter, she was shocked by the overcrowded conditions of the animals. “At the time, it wasn’t great,” recalled Rydell. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Good Life Taylor 5K

Good Life Taylor 5K

The Good Life Taylor 5k run will begin rain or shine at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Bull Branch Park at Lynn and Davis St. in Taylor Participants are invited to enjoy a quiet, quaint and quick run that was designed with input from competitive runners. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Billy G. Shiller

Billy G. Shiller

Billy G. Shiller, 81, of Harker Heights, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Albert San Miguel

Albert San Miguel

Albert San Miguel, 73, of Nolanville, passed from this life Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at home. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Joyce LaVerne Goetz Remmert

Joyce LaVerne Goetz Remmert

Joyce LaVerne Goetz Remmert was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Taylor, to Edwin and Lena Goetz. She passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. Joyce was raised on a farm near Coupland, and was baptized and confirmed at St. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Mary Sutton

Mary Sutton Mary Sutton passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning Sept. 29, at Bellaire at Teravista in Round Rock. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

SPEAKER OPPOSES DRIVE TO END TENURE House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Social media may be fun, but for the facts, we need newspapers

Social media may be fun, but for the facts, we need newspapers

I love social media. They keep me in touch with dozens of friends, whom I might otherwise have contact with just every few years, or every few decades. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Brand-new EMS on the horizon in Taylor

WILCO — County officials are moving forward with increasing capacity and upgrading the facilities of the Taylor-based EMS station. At the regular session of the Williamson County Commissioners Court Sept. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Lead Robotics Instructor Andrew Haub, coach of the Hutto HS robotics team known as RoboCo X, shows off the team trophies next to one of the winning robotics projects. Haub’s team has won four of the last five UIL state championships. Photos by Edie Zuvanich

Changes ahead for Hutto ISD students

HUTTO – On Sept. 20, the Hutto ISD Board of Trustees approved an eight-pronged district improvement plan that will affect almost every Hutto student starting as early as this year. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

SEPT. 18 911 Call-No Report-800 block of Randall St Suspicious Circumstances-Report Taken-700 block of W Fifth St Assault-Arrested-Arbors of Taylor 201 Highland Dr Unwanted Person-No Offense-600 block of Big Sur Trail Theft-No Report-2200 block of Lillie Ln Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-2100 block of W Lake Dr Suspicious Vehicle-Unable to Locate-400 block of E Second St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Offense-100 block of Second Ave Abandoned Vehicle-No Report-500 block of W Fourth St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-2700 block of Davis St Noise Complaint-No Report-Main Street Commons 3700 N Main St Theft-No Report-700 block of Lizzie St Noise Complaint-No Report-Main Street Commons 3700 N Main St Reckless / Erratic Driver-No Report-800 block of Se Carlos G Parker Blvd Theft-No Report-100 block of Travis St 911 Call-Officers Advised-1200 block of Welch St Theft-Report Taken-Fairway Apartments 210 W Lake Dr Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St Welfare Concern-No Report-2100 block of Meadow Ln SEPT. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

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. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM