June-July City Manager Message

The new City Council has been seated, and we welcome Mitchell Drummond, who was elected to serve District 2.

The Council is preparing the budget for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 which runs from October 1 through September 30. The budget will include funds for ope...

May-June City Manager Message

Summer is a busy time, with special events and parks projects underway, along with creation of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget. City Council will take part in the first budget workshop on June 21, with a second one set for July 26.

The completion of the r...

April-May City Manager Message

Taylor’s first splash pad is open, and I was pleased to be among the first to get in the water at Fannie Robinson Park, 206 S. Dolan St. Mayor Brandt Rydell was emcee to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 6. Among the guests was former M...

March-April City Manager Message

I am happy to report that much progress is being made on outdoor recreation projects.  They will be enjoyable spots for children and adults as these new amenities are completed. Texas Parks and Wildlife grants funded a significant portion of thes...

February City Manager Message

With warmer weather soon moving into Taylor, outdoor work, such as mowing and street repair, will increase. One major project that was not hampered by winter, however, was the rebuilding of Edmond Street between Second and Sixth streets. A ribbon-cutting ...

January City Manager Message

A new year is filled with fresh opportunities and time to complete what was started the previous year. For the Taylor City Council, review of the Strategic Combined Facilities Master Plan at the end of 2017 showed them the needs and potential costs of cit...

December City Manager Message

The end of a year brings with it a dual focus. Taylor can be proud of the projects we accomplished in 2017 as the city continues to attract new residents and businesses who want to become part of the community. Our achievements will be the focus of a year...

November City Manager Message

Quality of life is one of the three pillars that City Council and staff focus on for the residents of Taylor. With that, recreational opportunities are a priority, and I am happy to report that two projects are moving ahead.

The splashpad at Robinson Park ...

Fire Marshals and CAPCOG give advice on wildfire preparation

Fire and emergency management officials in the Capital Area Council of Governments want to remind residents in Central Texas to prepare for hot, dry and windy conditions, which can contribute to wildfires.

This week, officials from the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) spoke publicly about the coming wildfire season, which begins in May and runs through the fall. Hot, dry and windy conditions are predicted for Central Texas, which can have devast...

Public Hearings set for Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

The public has three opportunities in May to comment on the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that includes the cities of Taylor, Thrall and Lower Brushy Creek WSD.

The public has three opportunities in May to comment on the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that includes the cities of Taylor, Thrall and Lower Brushy Creek WSD on the following dates and times:

• The City of Taylor will hold a public hea...

New Council Member seated, Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem named

Tuesday, May 15, was a changing of the guard at City Hall in more ways than one when Mitchell Drummond was sworn in as the newly elected Council representative for District 2. At the same time, long-time City Clerk Susan Brock retired, and the swearing-in...

STREET MAINTENANCE PLANNED FOR END OF OCTOBER

TAYLOR, TEXAS – Residents of the City of Taylor can expect to see notices from the Public Works Department over the coming weeks notifying them of planned street maintenance and repairs and urging them to temporarily park their cars off of the s...

Main Street Car Show October 27

The sixth annual Main Street Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, October 27 on Main Street in the City of Taylor. The popular event features classic and exotic cars lining Main Street on either side, beginning at 10 a.m. Car enthusiasts who wish to show t...

CITY HOSTS FALL CLEAN UP OCTOBER 20

TAYLOR, Texas –The City of Taylor will once again host a citywide Fall Clean Up on October 20 to give citizens the opportunity to drop off unwanted items that are otherwise too bulky to dispose of. Collections will be at two locations, 1200 Welch St. and ...

Red Santa Program Accepting Applications October 27

Operation Red Santa is a joint effort to ensure Taylor area children have toys for Christmas and their families have food for a holiday dinner.

How to ApplyDate: Saturday, October 27, 2018

Time:  8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where:  City Hall, 400 Por...

City of Taylor Expands Recycling Program

TAYLOR, Texas – Because of an increase in participation in the City of Taylor Recycling Program, the City is expanding the program with Waste Connections of Texas, the City’s waste service provider. Now, instead of only having a recycl...

Coffee with a Cop Scheduled for October 17

Each quarter, Taylor Police Officers set time aside to meet informally with citizens over coffee at a different location in Taylor. "Coffee With a Cop" started in January 2018, and has been held twice this year. The next gathering is set for Wed...

City Manager Isaac Turner to Retire in January, 2019

TAYLOR, Texas –City Manager Isaac Turner has announced his intention to retire as City Manager effective January 25, 2019. Turner has served as the City Manager of Taylor since August 25, 2014.

Turner has a combined 35 years of experience in muni...

SPLASH PAD AT ROBINSON PARK CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

The Taylor Parks & Recreation Department announces that the Splash Pad at Robinson Park is now closed for the season. The Splash Pad will open again in Spring, 2019. In the meantime, the Parks Department invites you to enjoy the many amenities at Robi...

CITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

The City of Taylor City Council is currently seeking volunteers for all boards and commissions, particularly to fill vacancies on the following City Boards and Commissions:

• Airport Advisory Board
• Animal Control Appeals Board and Shelter Advisory Committee
• Li...

Taylor joins nationwide Hidden Heroes Cities initiative

Taylor is pledging its support for the community’s military and veteran caregivers by becoming the seventh city in Texas to earn the designation of Hidden Heroes City. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation established the national program in 2016 in sup...

UPDATE: Suspect arrested in shooting of another man

UPDATE:  June 13, 2018

On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, Taylor Police Detectives investigating this shooting established probable cause to obtain an Arrest Warrant for Manuel Herrera, Jr., 43, of Taylor for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.&n...

Taylor Police investigating suspicious death in Murphy Park

UPDATE (4:10 p.m.):  The deceased man has been positively identified as Donald Hazelwood, 61, of Silver City, North Carolina.

ORIGINAL STORY:  A man found dead in Murphy Park this morning has led to an investigation by the Taylor Police D...

Larry Foos hired as new Parks and Recreation Director

City Manager Isaac Turner has announced after a nationwide search, the hiring of a new Parks and Recreation Department Director is complete. Larry Foos begins work with the City of Taylor on Monday, June 4, 2018. He has worked in the field for more than 3...

New Council Member seated, Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem named

Tuesday, May 15, was a changing of the guard at City Hall in more ways than one when Mitchell Drummond was sworn in as the newly elected Council representative for District 2. At the same time, long-time City Clerk Susan Brock retired, and the swearing-in...

Fire Marshals and CAPCOG give advice on wildfire preparation

This week, officials from the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) spoke publicly about the coming wildfire season, which begins in May and runs through the fall. Hot, dry and windy conditions are predicted for Central Texas, which can have devast...

Public Hearings set for Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

The public has three opportunities in May to comment on the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that includes the cities of Taylor, Thrall and Lower Brushy Creek WSD on the following dates and times:

• The City of Taylor will hold a public hea...

City's Recycle Center closes permanently on Wednesday, March 28

With the implementation of a Curbside Recycling Program in Taylor, the Recycle Center at 1606 N. Main St. will no longer be open on a daily basis for residents and non-residents to drop off items for recycling. The facility will close permanently at 5 p m...

Taylor is awarded $500,000 grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife

City Manager Isaac Turner was notified on Thursday that a grant application submitted to Texas Parks and Wildlife has been approved. The City of Taylor will receive a Non-Urban Outdoor Grant of $500,000 on a 50/50 reimbursement match basis. Taylor is one ...

Williamson County named second healthiest county in Texas

John Teel, executive director of Williamson County and Cities Health District, is commending in a statement to City of Taylor management and Council the quality of life they provide for our community after the 2018 County Health Rankings show that William...

Meet the Unflushables: Baby wipes and more can hurt waste water system

The City of Taylor Waste Water Treatment Plant has had an increase in the number of items which are considered "unflushable" come into the system. Therefore, staff is asking citizens to be mindful of what they put into their toilets.

The dilemma ...

Porter Street and Fifth Street closed for one month during the day

Citizens driving north of City Hall and on the east side of Legacy High School should be aware of road closures in the area starting Wednesday, March 7 and continuing daily for one month in connection to the renovation of Heritage Square Park for installa...

Taylor receives Tree City USA designation for sixth year

The City of Taylor has been notified by Texas A&M Forest Service that it again meets the standards for designation as a Tree City USA, a program of The Arbor Day Foundation. It is the sixth year in a row for the award.

According the the ADF's website, ...

Larry Foos hired as new Parks and Recreation Director

City Manager Isaac Turner has announced after a nationwide search, the hiring of a new Parks and Recreation Department Director is complete. Larry Foos begins work with the City of Taylor on Monday, June 4, 2018. He has worked in the field for more than 3...

Taylor is awarded $500,000 grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife

City Manager Isaac Turner was notified on Thursday that a grant application submitted to Texas Parks and Wildlife has been approved. The City of Taylor will receive a Non-Urban Outdoor Grant of $500,000 on a 50/50 reimbursement match basis. Taylor is one ...

Taylor receives Tree City USA designation for sixth year

The City of Taylor has been notified by Texas A&M Forest Service that it again meets the standards for designation as a Tree City USA, a program of The Arbor Day Foundation. It is the sixth year in a row for the award.

According the the ADF's website, ...

Meet the Unflushables: Baby wipes and more can hurt waste water system

The City of Taylor Waste Water Treatment Plant has had an increase in the number of items which are considered "unflushable" come into the system. Therefore, staff is asking citizens to be mindful of what they put into their toilets.

The dilemma ...