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There was a short shelter-in-place order issued at Taylor ISD this morning. Photo by Fernando Castro

Short school shelter-in-place issued

05/24/2022 11:48 AM

A Taylor police officer was witnessed performing a unique act recently. Photo by Fernando Castro

Good cop, good cop

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. -Coretta Scott King Former officer sees incident We all hear stories about “bad cops”. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

In memory of Naomi Pasemann, Darlene Rydell reads one of Pasemann’s favorite books, The Rattle Trap Car, to a kindergarten class at TH Johnson. Photos by Tim Crow

STILL ON THE JOB

Twenty-two retired teachers from the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association recently returned to kindergarten classrooms to read to the students as part of the Williamson County Retired Teachers’ Annual (WCRTA) Book Project. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Pictured are (from left) Ethan Dahl, Claire Wernli, Dakota Johnson and Aiden Epperson. Courtesy photo

Thrall students compete at state

After capturing the University Interscholastic League academic district championship in March, four students advanced out of regionals to represent Thrall High School at the UIL state meet at the University of Texas at Austin on May 6 and May 24. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Ribbon cutting, open house this week

Ribbon cutting, open house this week

Melissa Gauna, financial advisor of financial services firm Edward Jones, invites the public to an Open House celebration. “We are thrilled to be a part of this community and look forward to meeting everyone at the open house and getting your support for an organization that does so much for our neighbors,” said the Edward Jones firm in a press release. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Adolph William Pick

Adolph William Pick

Adolph William (A.W.) Pick, 95, of Taylor, passed away May 16, 2022. A.W. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Christie Renee Pyle

Christie Renee Pyle

A beautiful angel gained her wings last Tuesday night at a very young age. Christie Renee Pyle, one of God’s purest creations, is now celebrating in heaven. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Terry W. Laurence Sr.

Terry W. Laurence Sr.

Terry W. Laurence Sr. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Sharon Jane Kaderka

Sharon Jane Kaderka

Sharon Jane Kaderka (Cummings) of Taylor, gained her heavenly wings May 5, 2022, at the age of 75. Sharon was born March 15, 1947, in Davilla (Milam County), to the late Lillie and Clarence Cummings. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Don't be a squirrel

Don't be a squirrel

This is Jason Hennington’s annual message to graduates. Consider this a commencement speech. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Here comes the bride!

Here comes the bride!

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In the Taylor Press published May 14, there a notice by the Taylor ISD board of trustees regarding creation of a reinvestment zone. This appears to be the first step to give Samsung a reduction in taxes on land purchased after the November 2021 tax incentive agreement. According to news reports, the original 2021 agreement by the Taylor school board reduced the amount that Samsung will pay in taxes to Taylor ISD by around $300 million over 10 years. This is in addition to 85 to 90% reduction in taxes over 20 years by Williamson County and 85 to 92.5% reduction in taxes over 30 years by the city of Taylor. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM

Hutto Police Chief Jeffery Yarbrough is ready to create opportunities for the community and the officers in the Hutto Police Department. Photo by Jason Hennington

Hutto police chief embraces opportunities

HUTTO - The new chief of police in Hutto, Jeffery Yarbarough, plans to embrace the community, the people and the opportunity to strengthen law enforcement. Originally from Nacogdoches, Yarbarough believes there is a plethora of opportunity in Hutto. 05/20/2022 09:24 PM