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Superintendent Devin Padavil will be at the Taylor ISD Event Center, 3101 N. Main St., July 26 at 6 p.m. for a town hall meeting. File photo
Taylor ISD town hall Tuesday
School safety and how to get teachers for the local school district will be the topic of discussion Tuesday. On July 26, Taylor Independent School District will host a town hall meeting with Superintendent Devil Padavil. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Cowboys saddled up for the 72 nd annual rodeo this past July 14-16 at the Williamson County Expo Center.
Rodeo Roundup
The 72nd annual Taylor rodeo is in the books. The event featured three nights of nonstop action-packed entertainment on July 14-16, at the Williamson County Expo Center. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Texas Rodeo Association scholarship winners along with the TRA board members presenting the total check. Each of the ten recipients will receive $5,000 to cover tuition. Photos By Edie Zuvanic
Rodeo invests in education
The Taylor Rodeo wrapped up its 2022 event on Saturday, July 16. During the three-day rodeo, ropers and riders competed for prizes, but for some award recipients the competition took place months earlier. Ten students from Williamson and Milam counties were each awarded $5,000 scholarships during the Friday night rodeo. The winners applied in May but were notified only a few days before the rodeo started. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
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CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is building their manufacturing plant in southwest Taylor near Taylor High School. Courtesy graphic / Samsung
Samsung could invest $184.6B at Taylor site
07/20/2022 01:08 PM
Heat alerts in effect
Heat alerts in effect
A high of 106 degrees is expected Wednesday, July 20, in what has been a sweltering summer. “Dangerous heat continues on Wednesday with highs of 100 to 107,” said the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio Office, “and heat index values up to 109.” NWS issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Williamson County through 9 p.m. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
City to talk budget
City to talk budget
Taylor’s finances for the next fiscal year, which includes the city property tax rate as a factor, will begin to be budgeted Thursday. On July 21, the Taylor City Council will conduct its first budget workshop of the year and review the preliminary budget for 2023. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
Oregon hosts world’s fastest Duck
Oregon hosts world’s fastest Duck
Fred Kerley is now the fastest man in the world. It was fitting that the feat happened on the campus of the University of Oregon, home of the Ducks. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
RODEO WRAP UP
RODEO WRAP UP
The 72nd annual Taylor Rodeo wrapped up this past Saturday, July 16 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Closing out the boot’ scootin nonstop action, the final night featured calf roping, breakaway roping, mutton busting, bulldogging, team bronc saddling and bull riding. Look for results from the event in Sunday’s paper. Photos by Matt Hooks 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
Expanding on Samsung expansion
Expanding on Samsung expansion
There was a lot to unpack last Thursday regarding agreements, ordinances and potentially tax abatements for more land for Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s planned Taylor plant, and city leaders split on some actions. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
New Hutto principal chosen
New Hutto principal chosen
On June 27, Hutto Independent School District announced that its board of trustees approved Kayla Gosset as Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School Principal. Gossett most recently served as an assistant principal at Farley Middle School. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
Hemp Day at Stiles Farm
Hemp Day at Stiles Farm
The 2nd Annual Fiber Hemp Field Day will be Friday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Stiles Farm Foundation Headquarters, 5700 FM 1063 in Thrall. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
Williamson County observes Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
Williamson County observes Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
WILCO – The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution recognizing the week of July 17 through July 23, 2022, as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week recognizing the essential responsibilities performed by pretrial, probation, parole, and community supervision professionals. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
HOW TO KEEP SAFE IN HEAT
HOW TO KEEP SAFE IN HEAT
The National Weather Service advises for everyone to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
Samsung Austin Semiconductor has requested more parcels of land be added to city reinvestment zones for its property. The areas outlined in red notate the added areas. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
Samsung pacts onward albeit not unanimous
07/16/2022 01:06 PM
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