Laurels for the Front Porch Texas For the 20th consecutive year, Taylor's Main Street program has earned accolades from a national organization honoring the "Front Porch of Texas," city officials said.

Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the designated programs recognizing improvements to downtowns through preservation- based economic development and community revitalization using the "Main Street Approach." "The city of Taylor Main Street Program demonstrates a dedication to investing in the people and places that make your downtown district special and contribute to the collective power of the Main Street movement to build vibrant spaces and durable economies," said Erin Barnes, president and CEO at Main Street America.

The Taylor Main Street Program's performance was evaluated by the organization's personnel and Taylor Main Street, which works in partnership with the national organization to identify programs meeting "rigorous national community evaluation standards," according to a release.