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TWO CRASHES IN U.S. 79 INTERSECTION

TWO CRASHES IN U.S. 79 INTERSECTION

Hutto first responders worked two crashes almost within one week at the intersection of U.S. 79 and County Road 131 near Hutto’s east city limits. The first crash was June 26, followed by the second on July 4. Hutto Police Department, Hutto Fire Department and Williamson County Emergency Medical Services responded to the scenes. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

Elliott Koncaba and others stand beside one of the flag retirement boxes throughout Hutto. Courtesy photo / City of Hutto

Eagle Scout to be honored for flag boxes

The Hutto City Council is set to honor local Eagle Scout candidate Elliott Koncaba during the July 7 City Council meeting for his work on an Eagle Scout Community Project. Koncaba, a member of Boy Scout Troop 350, developed, produced and delivered a series of five flag retirement boxes around town for the community to place unserviceable American flags. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

Residents look to the fireworks in the sky as they sit at Memorial Stadium next to Murphy Park in Taylor July 4. Photo by Fernando Castro

Freedom’s fire

Murphy Park was packed this past Monday for a birthday party celebrate across the country. The American Legion Graham D. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

A utility worker works on a power line pole on Lake Drive in Taylor July 24, 2020. Photo by Fernando Castro

Egrets spark outage

Taylor suffered a large power outage in the late hours of Independence Day. On July 4, residents in central and north Taylor were without electricity, some from shortly after sunset into the early morning hours of July 5. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

A Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable vehicle helps block traffic as a fire rages on Main Street between Chandler Road and FM 1331 in Taylor June 30. Facebook / Williamson County Constable Precinct 4

Fire claims local home

A Thursday fire destroyed a home near the northern edge of Taylor. On June 30, the Taylor Fire Department and others responded to a fire at 11 a.m. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

Tourney deadline extended

Tourney deadline extended

The ninth annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 basketball tournament is this weekend, and there’s still time to sign up. “We want as many people to sign up as we can,” said Jason Hennington, publisher and tournament director. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

A utility worker works on a power line pole on Lake Drive in Taylor July 24, 2020.

Egrets spark outage during fireworks

07/05/2022 01:20 PM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Here's the music lineup for Hutto's Independence Day celebrations Monday, July 4. Courtesy photo / City of Hutto

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

Graham D. Luhn American Legion Post 39 meets for their monthly meeting June 7. The Legion met to plan ahead of the post’s 4th of July Parade and Celebration. American Legion members and veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Legion Hall, 1310 Sycamore St. in Murphy Park in Taylor. Facebook / American Legion, Graham D Luhn Post 39 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Bingo, dominoes and more events for seniors can be found locally.

Senior events, games monthly

Older residents have local opportunities for fun and to meet with each other every month. The Tripp Center Games such as Bingo can be enjoyed every month at the Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Fireworks launch over Murphy Park in Taylor July 4, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro

Taylor, county issue firework restrictions

There will be fireworks in the sky over Williamson County this weekend, but most residents are not allowed to launch the pyrotechnics themselves. Local cities’ and county officials have each issued statements on what restrictions are in place regarding fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Mayor Gerald Anderson shakes lifeguard Sydney Branson’s hand prior to doing the same with Landon Mikulencak as Taylor parks and recreation director Tyler Bybee (far left) and the Taylor City Council look on during a meeting at city hall in Taylor June 23. Photo by Fernando Castro

Lifeguards honored for rescue

Two lifeguards lived up to their namesake and were recently recognized as lifesavers. On June 23, YMCA lifeguards Sydney Branson and Landon Mikulencak were recognized at the Taylor City Council meeting for saving a life in the pool of the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center in Taylor earlier this summer. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Wrangle codes next week

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. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM