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Burns’ trial delayed for mental evaluation
Murder suspect Kenneth Brian Burns, who has filed notice he plans to assert an “insanity” defense at trial, has yet to have a mental evaluation completed by an expert from…
School Resource Deputy contract, CDL on agenda
School resource deputies, school grades and the establishment of a new commercial driving license (CDL) program at Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) will be among the items discussed during the…
Moody seeks re-election to District 2 county seat
Incumbent District 2 County Commissioner Jim Moody is seeking re-election to the Taylor County Board of County Commissioners. “During my time as commissioner, I have worked hard to keep Taylor…
Multiple vehicle thief caught
A local man with a history of fleeing law enforcement was captured Monday afternoon after a three-county car chase that included two stolen vehicles and a foot chase through Taylor…
Teen clocked at 118 mph during morning car chase
Deputies with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) were involved in a high-speed car chase during the early-morning hours Tuesday in which the suspect reached speeds topping 118 miles per…
County budget includes $1 pay raise
The Taylor County Commission has finished work on its proposed $74 million budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, culminating with a special meeting held last week during which the board…
School budget is up $7 million
The Taylor County School Board has approved a $50 million preliminary budget, which reflects a $7 million (16%) increase over the prior year’s total – due in large part to…
GP supports Doctors’ Memorial Hospital
(Left to right) Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) Chairman Pat Barbaree, CEO Chris Schmidt and Vice President of Operations Sara Grambling accept a $5,000 donation to the DMH Foundation from Scott…
Drivers use local charging stations 400 times in June
Motorists driving electric vehicles have stopped in Perry to charge up their batteries more than 400 times during the month of June, utilizing one of two charging stations located in…
Residents ask city to pave Blair Avenue
Several local residents appeared before the city council last month to request their street be included when the City of Perry resumes its paving program. George Clayton and Patrick Sneed…
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