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    BBTC’s new Virtual Reality Health Science Lab

    BBTC’s new Virtual Reality Health Science Lab

    Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Health Science Lab with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Friday, Aug. 11.…

    Four bid openings held at city meeting

    City staff conducted four bid openings at their recent Aug. 8 meeting, but received proposals from companies on only two of the four projects.…

    Grand jury to hear evidence

    The State Attorney’s Office plans to convene a grand jury within the next 30 days to review the investigative findings related to the fatal April 5 shooting at the Hwy.…

    New EMS provider

    Century Ambulance Service, which provides emergency medical services (EMS) for Taylor County, is in the process of being purchased by RG Ambulance Service, but company officials say they will keep…

    Council plans to lower millage rate

    A projected $35.8 million increase in taxable values within the city limits will allow the City of Perry to generate an estimated $100,000 in additional tax revenues next year –…

    2 busted in fentanyl, meth trafficking sting

    2 busted in fentanyl, meth trafficking sting

    The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) arrested two suspects with three times the trafficking amount of fentanyl in their possession, as well a trafficking amount of methamphetamine, on July 29.…

    City fire chief steps down after 29 years

    City Fire Department Chief Robbie Moon has retired following 29 years of service with the City of Perry.…

    Welcome back students!

    Welcome back students!

    The drop-off line at Taylor County Elementary School (TCES) stretched all the way back to Green Street Thursday morning as students returned to class to begin the 2023-24 school year.…

    Taxable values are up 11.7% in the city

    Heading into budget planning discussions for the upcoming 2023-24 fiscal year, city council members have been informed they can expect to have an additional $100,000 in local tax revenues to…

    Hwy. 221 shooting investigation concludes

    The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TSCO) has completed its investigation into the fatal shooting that claimed the life of 33-year-old Travis Smith on April 5 at the Hwy. 221 Gas…