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Construction continues at Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s planned Taylor facility as seen in this May photo. Courtesy photo / Samsung

Samsung skyrockets plans

Taylor ISD is considering tax incentives for Samsung Austin Semiconductor that could allow the company to electrify its investment by $167.4 billion and thousands of new jobs. State records made public July 20 show Samsung Austin Semiconductor wants to add nine more fabrication plants at its Taylor site, creating up to 10,000 jobs and a nearly $185 billion investment in the region. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

Luke Schneider, Savannah Coy, Christina Combs, Seth Fluker and Agustin Calderon volunteer at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry and Community Ministries in Taylor July 21 as part of an organized volunteer opportunity for Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Photos by Fernando Castro

SAMSUNG SHEPHERDED

Interns for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, a company expected to make a major impact in the community, made an impact of their own last week. On Thursday, July 21, Taylor High School’s interns at Samsung volunteered at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry and Community Ministries in Taylor. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

Hutto prevails in $4 million lawsuit

Hutto prevails in $4 million lawsuit

HUTTO – The city of Hutto has prevailed in its legal dispute after the dismissal of a multi-million-dollar lawsuit. The dispute was with Legacy Hutto, LLC. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

Taylor ISD gifts supplies

Taylor ISD gifts supplies

Taylor Independent School District is using grant funds to provide school supplies for all students in prekindergarten through fifth grade for the 2022-23 school year. Supplies will be ready and waiting in classrooms for students on the first day of class. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

There have water issues from both natural and other troubles in the area recently. Photo by Fernando Castro

Water leak Thursday prompts limits

Some area residents were asked to limit water consumption Thursday evening after a local water leak. On July 21, there was a water leak at the Brazos River Authority (BRA) East Williamson County Water Treatment Plant, according to BRA. 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

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

James Paul Gogolewski

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

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

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

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