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While the Taylor Animal Shelter is under a limited capacity, it is still operational for adoptions and fostering. It currently has six dogs waiting to be adopted or fostered. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Animal shelter construction on schedule

The Taylor animal shelter renovations are underway and on schedule. The shelter had to temporarily limit its capacity since construction began in June. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Katelyn Aderhold was crowned the 2023-2024 Taylor Rodeo Queen at the annual rodeo in July. Photos courtesy of Taylor Rodeo Association

The Taylor Rodeo Association introduced Katelyn Aderhold as the Taylor Rodeo Queen for 2023-2024

The Taylor Rodeo Association introduced Katelyn Aderhold as the Taylor Rodeo Queen for 2023-2024. Currently, Aderhold is an incoming junior at Thrall High School and is the junior director of the Williamson County Livestock Show. She is an FFA officer, a member of the Student Council, volleyball player and a frequent volunteer. She plans to attend Tarleton State University and major in Agriculture and Consumer Science. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Pastor Anthony Watson helps members prepare Thanksgiving dinners at The First Baptist Church. Watson will celebrate 25 years, the longest tenure for a pastor at the church, Sunday, July 23 during the 10:45 a.m. service. Courtesy photo

Pastor reflects on 25 years in Taylor

“I was grateful that God would bless me to lead His church,” Anthony Watson said about his feeling when he was selected as the pastor of First Baptist. Watson came to Taylor in 1998 as the new pastor of The First Baptist Church. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Taylor ISD to begin superintendent search

Taylor ISD to begin superintendent search

07/19/2023 12:43 PM

Taylor ISD superintendent Devin Padavil has accepted a position as superintendent at Georgetown ISD. Photo by Jason Hennington

Superintendent headed to Georgetown

07/17/2023 10:17 PM

Lightning Bombers player Markell Fitzgerald gets around a defender and attacks the paint on Sunday, July 9 during an 11–14 division game. Photos by Larry Pelchat

The 10th annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament was held on July 8–9 at Taylor High School with 19 teams in the 18-and-older division, six squads in the 11–14 division and the Shining Stars special needs group playing on Sunday at the end of the action. A new champion was crowned in the 18-and-older division as Snipe Squad Reloaded knocked off the defending champion Austin Knightz in an extremely competitive semifinal matchup on Sunday and cruised in the championship game against the Bandits. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

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Body ID’ed as missing man

On Monday, July 10, Taylor detectives received confirmation that the body found last week is the Taylor man who has been missing since June 20. Fingerprint comparison done by Hill Country Forensics matched the body to that of Adrian Zachary, 45, of Taylor. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

Rodeo contestant competes in saddle bronc riding event in a previous rodeo. In the contest, the participant must stay on the horse for eight seconds without touching the animal with their free hand. Photo from Staff Files

Rodeo begins Thursday

The annual Taylor Rodeo is just days away. Held every year since 1950, the rodeo begins this Thursday, July 13, and runs through Saturday, July 15. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

Bruce Dickey, Dr. James Lee Dickey’s grandson, said if anyone deserves to be honored it’s Dr. Dickey because of his accomplishments and what he meant to the Taylor community. Photo by Jason Hennington

Dickey Museum granted first step in rebuild

“It’s hard to believe it has been a year to the day that the arson happened ... it was a hate crime,” said Jose Orta, community member. “Out of hate, out of those ashes, the Dickey house will rise like a phoenix.” 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

CFO to present $64 million budget

CFO to present $64 million budget

To address inflation, market-driven personnel costs, as well as other major one-time projects on the horizon, Taylor’s 2024 budget is likely to swell by about 29 percent this year, city leaders said. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

New Rotary Club of Taylor president, Ryan Stiba, stands with Tia Stone at the ceremony. Stone served as the immediate past president of the Rotary Club. Stiba is the president of the Citizen Bank’s Taylor Branch. Photos courtesy of the Rotary Club of Taylor

Stiba named president of Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Taylor has gone through a leadership change. A new president took the helm earlier this month. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

Power Breakfast

Power Breakfast

Thursday morning, July 13, from 8 to 9 a.m., the East Williamson County Higher Education Center will host the Hutto Power Breakfast, 1600 Innovation Blvd., Hutto. The Power Breakfast is a monthly event encouraging networking. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https:// www.facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

Second Street Station Grand Opening

Second Street Station Grand Opening

This Thursday is a much-awaited event, the vacant business at Second and Main streets has officially been filled by the Second Street Station, 201 N. Main St. The Station will have a grand opening event from 4 p.m. to midnight. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

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