Taylor, Texas

7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 Despite its big changes, Taylor is a quaint community that has worked hard to maintain its small town roots and historic charm. “The city works really hard to create a nice quality of life for its residents,” Osborne explains. “Our City Council enacts fair, good policies for the city that always have the residents in mind. It’s a charming city with a busy and vibrant downtown, and we have a lot of amenities that make it a really pleasant place to live.” The city boasts barbecue restaurants that are popular throughout the state, a skate park that draws visitors from throughout the county, 22 athletic fields, a community pool, an art center, theater, and a museum. Taylor also features a robust parks and trails system that makes use of local creeks and drainage ways, and also hosts special events and live music on city stages throughout the year. The downtown is filled with historic buildings, beautiful architecture, and plenty of retail and restaurant options that are