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...

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...

Trash and Recycle Pickup a day late for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

There will be no trash and/or recycling service on Thursday, November 22nd in observance of Thanksgiving.  Both will be serviced a day later, November 23rd.  Also, there will be no trash or recycling service on Tuesday, December 25th in ...

Historic Preservation Task Force

The City of Taylor Historic Preservation Task Force presented their final report and recommendations regarding a proposed historic preservation ordinance at the Taylor City Council meeting on October 25, 2018. The Task Force, which was appointed by City C...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 ...