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E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 6, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 07/09/2022 12:22 PM

Hutto selects city manager

Hutto selects city manager

Following a nationwide search and local public input process, the Hutto City Council said in a statement that it has enthusiastically voted to select James Earp as the new city manager. Earp said he is thrilled about the opportunity to serve the Hutto community through its own growth and future opportunities. 07/09/2022 12:22 PM

EGRET SCARE

Sponsors of the annual July Fourth fireworks display have no plans to move the event from Murphy Park even after a flock of startled egrets sparked a power outage when they crashed into some transformers. 07/09/2022 12:22 PM

Taylor Rodeo this week

Taylor Rodeo this week

Horse and bull riders return to Taylor this week. The 72nd Annual Taylor Rodeo will be Thursday through Saturday, July 14-16, at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. 07/09/2022 12:22 PM

Code Rodeo Wednesday

Code Rodeo Wednesday

City codes could be changed depending on residents’ input on Wednesday, and residents can guide themselves through the city for advice on their input. On Wednesday, July 13, Code Rodeo: Code Development Update will be held at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St. 07/09/2022 12:22 PM

James Earp

Hutto selects city manager

07/08/2022 10:28 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

A player goes for a basket during a past Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The Tournament returns this weekend. Photo by Larry Pelchat

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

Children of all ages come together at Midnight Basketball in Fannie Robinson Park, the precursor to Basketball in the Park in this 2017 photo. File photo

Basketball in the Park this summer

There’s an opportunity for food, fun and to keep your basketball skills warmed up over the summer. Basketball in the Park 2022 is every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

4-H camps this month

4-H camps this month

Williamson County 4-H is hosting three Summer Fun Day Camps from 9 a.m. to noon on three Wednesdays in July, and there’s still time to register. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

Audrey Faye Amos-McGehee is one of the ladies that will be recognized at the 12th annual Amazing Women program Sunday, July 10. Courtesy photo

12th year for Amazing Women Sunday

Dee Dee Washington will present her 12th year of Amazing Women, a program that recognizes four women sharing the challenges that shadowed their lives. The program will be held Sunday, July 10 at 3:30 p.m. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

Beto O’Rourke (right) and his son Henry enjoy lunch at El Corral Lozano with Mayor Brandt Rydell and his wife Juile. Photo by Jason Hennington

Governor campaign trails through Taylor

On July 4, Taylorites not only celebrated freedom, but had an opportunity to meet possibly the next governor of Texas. Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for governor, stopped in Taylor Monday as a part of his campaign trail. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor

Wrangle codes next week

Residents can dust up with Taylor’s development codes next Wednesday. Code Rodeo: Code Development Update will be held July 13 at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

INDEPENDENCE DAY in Taylor

INDEPENDENCE DAY in Taylor

Taylor mayor Brandt Rydell rides along during Taylor’s Independence Day parade. Photo by Matt Hooks The Taylor band and color guard lead the 2022 Independence Day parade. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM