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Some of those killed in action in World Wars I and II
Some of those killed in action in World Wars I and II
17th Airborne Division Paratrooper Carl Oscar Edward Carlson was born June 18, 1922, and killed in action March 24, 1945, within weeks of the end of World War II on May 8, 1945. The division, “The Golden Talons,” was an airborne infantry unit of the Army with the motto, “Thunder from Heaven.” Operation Plunder began the evening of March 23. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
WCFB President Bob Avant presents the Williamson County Farm Bureau Agricultural Business Person of the Year award to Walter Lalla and an unidentified friend. Source: Stiles Farm Foundation
Focus on high tech for farming’s future
THRALL – Farm families, agricultural businessmen and interested community members walked the fields to learn the latest farming innovations at the Stiles Farm Foundation’s annual field day June 20. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Adam Graves (left) was awarded his prizes by former Taylor Press Publisher Dennis Wade after winning both the three-point and free-throw contest on July 21, 2013, at the first-ever Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Photo by Jason Hennington
Graves, Tealer return for another Taylor Press 3-on-3 tourney
Two basketball standouts in the area will return for yet another installment of the Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament which enters its 10th year with creator Jason Hennington. Taylor High School star boys basketball player B.J. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Commissioners mull billion-dollar bond
Commissioners mull billion-dollar bond
GEORGETOWN – The Williamson County Commissioners Court is not going to rush its decision on how to respond to the Citizen Bond Committee’s recommendation of a bond election for road and park projects. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Photo by Tanaphong Toochinda on Unsplash
Crochet Class
At 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, Linda St. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Photo by Olga Finn on Unsplash
Watermelon Festival
MCDADE – The McDade Watermelon Festival Barbecue Cook-Off will be all-day July 7, 143 Bastrop St., McDade. For more about registration or tickets contact Aaron Griffith at 512-934-8227. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/04/2023 10:22 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. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Taylor police are searching for Adrian Zachary. Anyone with information should contact the police at 512-352-5551.
Search for missing man underway
07/01/2023 03:41 PM
Big Tex Fireworks stand located past Taylor’s HEB on N. Main St. The stand is open for ten days before the Fourth of July.
Fireworks still illegal in city
The Taylor Fire Department wants Taylor residents to remember this Fourth of July that it is illegal to pop fireworks within city limits. Adopted in 1998, a city ordinance prevents residents from buying, selling or shooting fireworks inside of Taylor. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Alec poses during Legacy Early College High School’s May 19 graduation ceremony through which he received both his high school diploma and associate degree. Courtesy photo
Legacy ECH grad gets set for Navy life
Next week, Alec Rojas will travel more than 1,100 miles from Taylor to Great Lakes, Illinois to begin serving his country through a career in the United States Navy. But Rojas is not shying away from the hard work ahead. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
TAYLOR FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
TAYLOR FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
• 9 a.m. - July 4 parade begins at Old Taylor High, 410 Seventh St. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Veterans for Equality members block a protestor and sign in the middle of festival grounds. The organization visits events of the marginalized community to defend participants from protestors. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
The saga continues
While Heritage Park was filled with Pride flags and LGBTQ empowerment during the Taylor Pride Music and Arts Festival, protestors who were against what the event stood for surrounded the perimeter. Those who wished to partake in the Pride festivities Saturday, June 24, first had to pass Christian-based protestors and signs with anti-LGBTQ messages. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
Board of Directors cut the ceremonious ribbon to signify the beginning of the foundation. From left to right: Ed Komandosky, Keith Hagler, Rosemary Hauser, Diana Phillips, Sam Dowdy and Ryan Stiba. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
GREATER TAYLOR
The Greater Taylor Foundation has officially launched. Hosted by the Taylor Chamber of Commerce, GTF kicked off its foundation with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Taylor Mansion on Monday, June 26. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
The rooftops of Avery Glen overlook an agricultural field on Wesley Miller Lane that may become Taylor’s newest rental neighborhood. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Housing prospect challenges city plan
A new housing subdivision proposed along Wesley Miller Lane by Taylor High School will test the flexibility of the city’s Envision Taylor comprehensive plan and council’s willingness to make exceptions for growth. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM
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