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Although they are dressed like a clown, the bullfighter’s job is to distract the bull after a rider has fallen off. The clown’s job is to keep the crowd entertained. Photo by Larry Pelchat

BULLFIGHTERS AND CLOWNS

When the rodeo comes to town, so do the clowns and the bullfighters. But what is the difference? Many years ago, a rodeo clown and a bullfighter were basically the same. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Western Flair crosses all borders

Western Flair crosses all borders

TAYLOR – The Taylor Rodeo is an event that inspires all cowboys-atheart to bring out the straw hats, fancy snap shirts and cowboy boots. Western wear is a uniquely American cultural icon whose popularity spans the globe. Though some fashion details have changed, it is at its core apparel made for the difficult outdoor lifestyle of a cowboy. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Pictured is an aerial view of Granger Lake and Dam on the San Gabriel River in Williamson County. The dam is located approximately 10 miles northnorthwest of Taylor. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the dam in 1980 for flood control and water supply. This view is toward the sou...

Granger Lake under Drought Watch

The Brazos River Authority has informed customers accessing water from Granger Lake that a Stage 1 Drought Watch has been declared. Customers affected by the Stage 1 Drought Watch include customers receiving water from the city of Taylor, Jonah Water Special Utility District, East Williamson County Regional Water Supply System, and Lone Star Regional Water Authority. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

Rodeo starts Thursday

Rodeo starts Thursday

Rodeo action and live music will fill the Williamson County Expo Center for the rest of the week. The 72nd Annual Taylor Rodeo will be Thursday through Saturday, July 14-16, at the Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

Samsung on agenda

Samsung on agenda

Several items in regards to a planned Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant in Taylor will be discussed at City Hall Thursday. On July 14, the Taylor City Council will hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance to amend and expand the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestent Zone No. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

Fire demolishes the historic home of Dr. James Lee Dickey in the 500 block of Burkett Street in Taylor July 10. Courtesy video / Mike Fish

Fire demolishes Dickey home

A fire that drew suspicion destroyed an iconic landmark. On July 10, the Taylor Fire Department and other area firefighters responded to the 500 block of Burkett Street for a fire that engulfed the historic home. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center board president Jennifer Harris stands among the remains of the original home of Dr. James Lee Dickey. Photo by Jason Hennington

Legacy alive among building remains

On Sunday morning, a connection to local legend Dr. James Lee Dickey in Taylor was lost to a fire. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

The future home of the Dickey Museum burned to the ground Sunday morning. The fire is still under investigation. Photo by Jason Hennington

DESTROYED BUT NOT DONE

Taylor police have arrested a suspect connected to the fire that burned the planned Dr. James Lee Dickey Museum Sunday morning. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

Fishing with the right person

Fishing with the right person

“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. Fishing. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

VOLUNTARY WATER RESTRICTIONS

VOLUNTARY WATER RESTRICTIONS

1. Water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number, and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number, and to irrigate landscapes only between the hours of midnight and 10 AM, and 8 PM to midnight on designated watering days. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

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Suspect arrested for Dickey Museum fire

07/12/2022 05:18 PM

Construction continues at the site for a future Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant in this May photo. Courtesy photo / Samsung

Samsung on council agenda Thursday

07/12/2022 03:14 PM

The future home of the Dickey Museum burned to the ground Sunday morning. The fire is still under investigation. Photo by Jason Hennington

Legacy alive among building remains

07/11/2022 05:36 PM

The Dickey Museum gets studied for its phase three construction phase by Pheonix 1 Restoration & Construction, which includes repairing windows and doors. Photo by TheresaChristine Etim

Dickey Museum site burns down

07/10/2022 09:56 AM

Here are the region's highs for Sunday, July 10, per the National Weather Service. Courtesy graphic / National Weather Service

Excessive Heat Warning on Sunday

07/09/2022 02:05 PM

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