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Pastor Anthony Watson helps members prepare Thanksgiving dinners at The First Baptist Church. Watson will celebrate 25 years, the longest tenure for a pastor at the church, Sunday, July 23 during the 10:45 a.m. service. Courtesy photo
Pastor reflects on 25 years in Taylor
“I was grateful that God would bless me to lead His church,” Anthony Watson said about his feeling when he was selected as the pastor of First Baptist. Watson came to Taylor in 1998 as the new pastor of The First Baptist Church. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
Kiwanis Club • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM
Taylor ISD to begin superintendent search
Taylor ISD to begin superintendent search
07/19/2023 12:43 PM
Tee off with the Lions
Tee off with the Lions
The Taylor Lions Club will host a golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 26 at Mustang Creek Golf Course in Taylor. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Free carwashes in Hutto this weekend
Free carwashes in Hutto this weekend
HUTTO – If you have a dirty vehicle, this weekend you can get it washed at no charge. Tommy’s Express will be washing cars for free starting Friday, July 21, at its newest location in Hutto. The carwash is located at 447 Chris Kelley Boulevard at the former Big Reds Car Wash. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook. com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Curls and deformities in cucumbers, melons and squash are caused by partial pollination. Photo courtesy of Julie Rydell
Dealing with irrational heat
Spring in Central Texas was delightfully but unseasonably cool this year, but Mother Nature has ensured summer is hot and dry as usual. The spring rains and cooler temperatures were great for the gardens and helped our summer crops get established and become healthy, productive plants. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Compensation committe: Council pay raise from $25 to $250 per month
Compensation committe: Council pay raise from $25 to $250 per month
After a public outcry last fall over a proposed City Council compensation increase from $25 to $1,200$1,500 per month, the Council Compensation Committee is recommending $250 per month based on input from residents. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Williamson County website receives makeover
Williamson County website receives makeover
GEORGETOWN – On July 11, Williamson County announced some visible changes to its website. The county’s website can now be found at https://www.wilcotx. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
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Water restrictions tightened HUTTO – The three water service utilities serving Hutto updated their drought conditions last week, with the city of Hutto and Jonah Special Utility District moving to Stage 2 conditions and Manville Water Supply Corp. advancing to the more restrictive Stage 3. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
No injuries reported after failed landing
No injuries reported after failed landing
The landing gear of a single-engine plane failed during the landing process, forcing the pilot to make a gear up landing at the Taylor Municipal Airport Sunday, July 16. The plane slid across the runway without the proper gear, but otherwise landed safely. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Burn ban in effect
Burn ban in effect
GEORGETOWN – Williamson County residents are currently restricted from outdoor burning. Due to severe drought and dry conditions, the Commissioners’ Court approved a county-wide burn ban at its meeting Tuesday, July 18. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
Marvin Croft and Amy Heffernan, two Taylor High School teachers, posed with two teachers from Austin ISD during last week’s externship program. Photo courtesy of Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
Samsung hosts two Taylor High teachers
Samsung Austin Semiconductor and the Taylor Independent School District have partnered once again. Two Taylor High School teachers visited the semiconductor factory in Austin for three days last week, July 11-13, as part of the Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s Educator Externship Program. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM
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