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Responders investigate the opening of the cornfield where the body was found on July 7. Body is presumed to be the missing Taylor man who was last seen on June 20. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Autopsy could reveal if body is missing man
Police are awaiting autopsy results to determine if a body found on the edge of a cornfield Thursday night is a man who went missing June 20. “We can speculate, but really there is not much point until after the autopsy,” said Joseph Branson, Support Services commander of the Taylor Police Department. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Dickey Museum to rise from ashes
Dickey Museum to rise from ashes
On July 10 of last year, the historic home of Dr. James Lee Dickey was destroyed when it was burned to the ground. Although the home was destroyed, it did not stop the efforts of the Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center board from moving forward. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Bull rider holds onto a bull in a previous years’ Taylor Annual Rodeo. Photo from Staff Files
Rodeo returns
This won’t be Taylor’s first rodeo. Held every year since 1950, the Taylor Annual Rodeo returns to the Williamson County Expo Center. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Dr. Ron Braley Guest Columnist
Back to Eden: Until the Antichrist
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
Kiwanis Club • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
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. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Job fair set for July 15
Job fair set for July 15
In an effort to connect Taylor area residents to open positions in the area, the Taylor Chamber of Commerce, city of Taylor and Workforce Solutions are joining forces to connect jobs to job seekers, by hosting a Hiring Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Taylor police brief the Williamson County Crime Scene Investigator before viewing the body. Photo by Lrry Pelchat
Body found believe to be missing man
07/07/2023 09:47 AM
The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center was burned to the ground last year on July 10. The St. David’s Foundation was awarded a $500,000 grant to help reconstruct a replica of the home of Dr. James Lee Dickey. Photo by Jason Hennington
Dickey Museum set to get grant to rebuild
The Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving community well-being through promotion of the living legacy of Dr. James Lee Dickey, announced today that St. David’s Foundation has awarded a grant of $500,000 toward the reconstruction of a replica of Dr. Dickey’s former home in Taylor, which was destroyed by fire last year on July 10. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Two dead after fiery two-vehicle collision
Two dead after fiery two-vehicle collision
WILLIAMSON COUNTY – A car crash Saturday left two people dead along with two burning vehicles. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the two deaths happened in Williamson County just south of Coupland Saturday, July 1. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Samsung Austin Semiconductor interns pose with city officials after completing their volunteer work. Photos courtesy of Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Cleaning up
Murphy Park became a little cleaner last week, courtesy of Samsung. Taylor’s Samsung Austin Semiconductor interns volunteered at Murphy Park Wednesday, June 28. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Rescue team uses a flat-bottomed boat to approach entangled egrets. Photo courtesy of Taylor Police Department
Two distressed egrets saved at Murphy Park
It took a combined, collaborative effort to save distressed egrets at Murphy Park. The Taylor Police Department teamed up with the Taylor Fire Department and Taylor Animal Control Thursday, June 29, in a rescue effort that saved the lives of two egrets in the lake. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Zachary
No updates on missing Taylor man
Taylor Police Chief Henry Fluck said there are no new updates on the search for a missing Taylor man. Taylor police are working to locate Adrian Zachary, 45, of Taylor. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Dr. Celina Estrada Thomas discusses the Hanover Research results with the board of trustees. Source: Hutto Independent School District
Little bits of big news
TAX ABATEMENT ZONE CONSIDERED FOR DATA CENTER HUTTO – City council will consider the approval of a tax abatement agreement with Hutto Data Center Campus LLC, a joint venture between Skybox Datacenters, LLC and Prologis Inc. at their July 20 meeting. The venture owns about 220 acres in the 1,400 acre Hutto Megasite located along State Highway 79. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Mark and Sally Lyons in front of a shelf full of socks. Photos by Edie Zuvanich
Socks spell security for local family business
HUTTO – The Lyons want you to rock their socks, and maybe buy some coffee. Mark and Sally Lyons started SammySocks Etc. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
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