Taylor Press

11/08/2024

The Hutto Hippos varsity football team will face the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Nov. 8. The Hippos are currently the fifth seed in the district, and the Mavericks are the fourth — whoever wins will earn a spot in the playoffs.

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11/07/2024

The Taylor Department of Public Safety building is temporarily closed after a van struck the structure Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

11/07/2024

Where will the Ducks land in district? Can the Hippos get to the post season? Who is the Player of the Week? Answers to all those questions and more this week on Around the Watercooler.

11/07/2024

The dedication this past weekend of a state historical marker honoring the oldest African American female club in Williamson County could help spur renovation efforts at the old Dickey-Givens Community Center, officials said.

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11/06/2024

The Taylor Ducks varsity football team will host the Travis Rebels on Friday, Nov. 8. This game will decide second place in the district, as both teams have 4-1 records.

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

11/06/2024

The Taylor Educational Enrichment Foundation held their 4th annual Purse Bingo event on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

11/06/2024

Williamson County elected a new sheriff and four incumbent candidates kept their respective seats in the Nov. 5 election contested races, according to the Williamson County Elections Department.

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11/06/2024

Early voting results with 58.5% reporting:

U.S. Representative, District 31
John Carter: 57.45%
Stuart Whitlow: 42.55%

House District 52 representative
Caroline Harris Davila: 55.63%
Jennie Birkholz: 44.37%

Williamson County Sheriff
Mike Gleason: 48.22%
Matthew Lindemann: 51.78%

Williamson County Attorney
Dee Hobbs: 52.91%
Amy Lefkowitz: 47.09%

Constable, Precinct 4
Paul L. Leal: 55.89%
Kenneth Guererro 44.11%

11/05/2024

The Hutto Hippos varsity volleyball team finished their season with a 21-20 overall record and a 9-7 mark in district play, placing fifth overall — just one spot shy of a playoff berth.

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11/05/2024

In their last regular hearing for October, Williamson County Commissioners Court members heard from a growing number of residents decrying plans for Arterial K — an envisioned eastwest roadway to accommodate continued growth.

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

11/04/2024

The First Baptist Church’s volunteer group, Love Thy Neighbor, has adopted a small city in Georgia to provide aid in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

11/04/2024

Located at West Second and Talbot streets, a new mural on the side of the Historic Kincl Building honors Taylor legends Jimmy Heap and the Melody Masters.

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

11/02/2024

Chisum Pierce and his wife, Melissa, of Texas Film Studio are hoping their business can increase Taylor’s prominence in the video and photography industry.

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

11/02/2024

The Texas Historical Commission installed a historical marker at the Dickey-Givens Community Center and dedicated it to Taylor’s Welfare Workers Club on Saturday, Nov. 2.

11/01/2024

Around the Watercooler pre-game show.

11/01/2024

The Hutto Hippos varsity football team will host the Vista Ridge Rangers on Friday, Nov.1. The Hippos are coming off a 38-13 loss to the Vandegrift Vipers, while the Rangers defeated Manor 31-14 last week.

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11/01/2024

The Taylor Ducks varsity football team will go on the road to take on the LBJ Austin Cougars on Friday, Nov. 1. The Ducks will put their four-game winning streak and undefeated district record on the line versus the fellow unbeaten Cougars.

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11/01/2024

Tragedy Strikes in Taylor: Collision Claims Two Lives 💔💔

A Thursday morning accident involving a dump truck on Chandler Road has left the Taylor community grieving. Two lives were tragically lost, marking the third traffic fatality in the area this year. As police investigate, questions remain about what led to this heartbreaking collision.

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