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Hutto resident recognized in Abilene

Hutto resident recognized in Abilene

More than 1,300 students were named to the fall 2021 dean's list at Abilene Christian University, including a local resident. Tori Tschoepe, of Hutto, a junior majoring in psychology, made the dean’s list at ACU. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Fire burns waste management center

Fire burns waste management center

Friday afternoon, firefighters from the area helped contain a fire at the Balcones Resources building, 9801 Chandler Road in Taylor. No injuries were reported. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration program will be canceled in Taylor due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. An updated virtual celebration will air on the city of Taylor’s website and social media platforms. The video will also be shared on the Taylor Press Facebook pa...

HOLDING ON TO THE DREAM

For the second consecutive year, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration will not be held in-person. Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, the MLK Day committee made the decision to cancel this year’s march. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

The subject property in the map is where Samsung Austin Semiconductor plans to build a plant. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor

Taylor annexes Samsung land

Taylor’s city limits have expanded to include where the recently announced Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant will be built. On Thursday, Jan. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Freeze to 70s again

Freeze to 70s again

Temperatures will fluctuate again this week from bitter cold to rather pleasant. The Taylor Texas Weather Network forecast a chilly, windy weekend with lows reaching freezing temperatures in the upper 20s, while highs would be the 50s. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Taylor Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins (right) sat down with Taylor Press Publisher Jason Hennington this past Monday to talk about upcoming projects in the Taylor community. Photo by Fernando Castro

Deputy manager focuses on quality of life

This past Monday, Jan. 10, Taylor Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins sat down with Taylor Press Publisher Jason Hennington in the newspaper’s monthly Facebook Live interview. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL The Taylor City Council regularly meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 01/12/2022 10:36 AM

Annie Kunze

Annie Kunze, 91, passed away Jan. 9, 2022. 01/12/2022 10:36 AM

Run for the Roses this Saturday

Run for the Roses this Saturday

There’s still time to join walkers and joggers this Saturday morning on a short or long stroll through Taylor. The ninth annual Taylor Garden Run for the Roses 5K/10K will be Jan. 01/12/2022 10:36 AM

County offices closed on MLK Jr. Day

County offices closed on MLK Jr. Day

WILCO – Williamson County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. 01/12/2022 10:36 AM

Fond memories about mostly good times together

Fond memories about mostly good times together

“We don’t remember days, we remember moments.” - Popular saying, author unknown, but they could have been a pilot. It had many years since I thought about her. 01/12/2022 10:36 AM

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WCRAS adoption angels for 31 cats

WILCO – The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) was called to assist with the surrender of 44 cats from a single location in Round Rock last week. Once they arrived, the team of professional animal care specialists jumped into action to assess each of the cats’ needs and get them ready for adoption, and now, a generous donor has stepped forward to assist. 01/12/2022 10:36 AM

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

Graham D. Luhn American Legion Post 39 meets for their monthly meeting Jan. 4. American Legion members and veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Legion Hall, 1310 Sycamore St. in Murphy Park in Taylor. Facebook / American Legion, Graham D Luhn Post 39 01/12/2022 10:36 AM

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Learn Lawn & Garden 101

Are you new to Central Texas or interested in learning more about how to take care of your yard? Make plans to join a seven-week Lawn & Garden 101 class presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. During the course, participants will learn about practical steps for selecting plants that grow well in Williamson County, conserving water in your landscape and caring for your lawn and trees. 01/12/2022 10:36 AM

Meshell Baker is the owner of Meshell Baker Enterprises, founded to help female founders and women business owners. Photos courtesy of Hutto Chamber of Commerce

Goal setting luncheon Wednesday

HUTTO – The Vision Board and Goal Setting Luncheon is Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 11:30 a.m. 01/12/2022 10:36 AM