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The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center in the 500 block of Burkett Street was burned to the ground in July. The suspect, James Paul Gogolewski, was arrested July 12. However, the Grand Jury of Williamson County returned a “No Bill” for the case. Photo by Jason Hennington
Dickey Museum burned, no indictment
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. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM
Feathers surround a lone egret after the fireworks display reportedly caused birds to flee their nests. Photo by Emily Holmes
Egrets spark outrage
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. The outages, which turned off lights in homes and streets, coincided shortly after the start of the annual fireworks display at Murphy Park to celebrate the Fourth of July. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM
Granger residents work to clean up and rebuild after the devastation from tornados in March. Photos by Jake Ferrigan, Aerotract Geospatial
Tornado tears through Williamson County
March 21 A severe line of early spring thunderstorms that carved a path of destruction across central Texas spawned at least five tornadoes, including one that wreaked havoc in Hutto, Granger and Taylor. Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell reported that 1,119 structures were damaged in Williamson County from the tornadoes. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM
Taylor Press introduces new publication
Taylor Press introduces new publication
With growth on the horizon, the Taylor Press continues to work to find new ways to provide local news coverage, along with keeping up with new businesses and providing information for readers. In April, the Taylor Press launched the East Wilco Insider, a high-end, neighbor- and newcomer-friendly magazine showcasing eastern Williamson County and its news, businesses, arts, culture, growth and other valuable information. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM
Taylor High School Band and Color Guard students celebrate the end of summer practice in the 100 plus degree heat with a visit from the Taylor Fire Department. Courtesy photo
Year in Review
Just one day into the new year, and much has changed since the Earth rotated around the sun. We take a look back at 2022 in our annual year in review issue of the Taylor Press. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM
Suspect sought in Taylor man’s shooting death
Suspect sought in Taylor man’s shooting death
12/21/2022 01:55 PM
Suspicious death ruled a homicide
Autopsy: Suspicious death a homicide
12/16/2022 05:37 PM
Police responded to a home in the 1400 block of Jones Street Monday night after receiving a call for man found in a yard. Enrique Lopez Estrada, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. Photo by Nicole Lessin 
Taylor PD investigating suspicious death 
12/13/2022 02:04 PM
Santa Claus waves to the people who came out to watch the parade. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Peace and goodwill prevail; controversy takes a back seat at Taylor parades
12/03/2022 10:34 PM
Group to honor Bill Pickett at state cemetery
Group to honor Bill Pickett at state cemetery
12/03/2022 08:24 AM
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Coupland’s historic Depot and caboose decorated by Jonathan Jones. Drone photo by Max Marosko III, RaptAir.
Coupland lights up, preps for Santa
COUPLAND – This holiday season marks Coupland’s second annual Trail of Lights. Properties will be lined with white lights and will also be decorated with colored lights. 12/03/2022 08:01 AM
Taylor Middle School Counselors and a few seventh-grade students take a moment from reading notes of gratitude written by classmates and colleagues to take a photo with the display. From left are Counselor Melissa Smith, Santiago Hall-Albavera, Andrew Hernandez, Amerius White, Trinity Kell...
TMS students express gratitude
Gratitude is the Taylor ISD character trait for November, and students at Taylor Middle School are sharing notes of what they are thankful for. They were given a word and asked to come up with reasons why someone might be grateful for that item or circumstance. 12/03/2022 08:01 AM
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