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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, July 15 — From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Taylor Frontier Bank of Texas will host and supply the Taylor High School Cheerleaders for a car wash fundraiser, 813 N. Main St. Kona Ice will provide free snow cones until supplies last. For more, contact Vice President Community Banking Kim Sander 512-281-1580 or ksander@ frontierbankoftexas.bank. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Friday, Aug. 11 — From 7:30 to 11 p.m., Taylor Parks & Recreation will play Remember the Titans for their third and final 2023 Movies in the Park event at Taylor Memorial Field, 1213 Davis St. The Taylor Duck football team will have their first scrimmage during the day. At 7:30 p.m., t...

MOVIES IN THE PARK

. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

The meaning of life

The meaning of life

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Mitch Drummond, NOT the Taylor Press. 07/15/2023 07:06 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

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

On Friday, July 14, temperatures had already hit 100 degrees, and is expected to continue to rise over the next week, and possibly longer. Photo by Jason Hennington

Hot streak could be worst in 10 years

If local forecasts hold, Taylor could have the most consecutive days of 100-degree temperatures in 12 years. The Taylor Texas Weather Network recorded highs from 100 to 104 degrees July 10-13. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

A truck drives along County Road 366 July 13 in Taylor. The road between Carlos G. Parker Boulevard and Chandler Road will close until June 2024 beginning next week. Photo by Nicole Lessin

CR 366 in Taylor to close until June 2024

Due to unsafe driving conditions during construction, County Road 366 will be closed to through traffic until early next summer, officials said. “I would like to have (Public Works Director) Jim (Gray) come and provide some breaking news about County Road 366,” said City Manager Brian LaBorde at the July 13 meeting of the Taylor City Council. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Taylor’s Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Wood gives a preliminary presentation of next year’s budget to the City Council at the July 13 meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Proposed budget $14M more than last year

Next year’s total budget of just under $62 million is $14 million more than last year and will allow for new fire and police personnel, parks and recreation projects, expanded drainage improvements and even a part-time curator for the Dan Moody Museum. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

X Games star ID’ed in fatal crash

X Games star ID’ed in fatal crash

WILLIAMSON COUNTYThe two victims of the fatal car crash July 1 have been identified. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that the two drivers were Ysidro Garza, 59, from Elgin, and Tatum Sik, 32, from Granbury. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

TREE CANOPY COMPARISON

TREE CANOPY COMPARISON

REGIONAL AVERAGE: 23% • Round Rock 14.6% (3,225 acres) • Taylor 14.0% (1,554 acres) • Pflugerville 13.4% (1,916 acres) • Hutto 7.4% (368 acres) Source: Texas A&M Forest Service. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

Military Veteran learns new skills in TSTC's machining Program

Military Veteran learns new skills in TSTC's machining Program

HUTTO — Alan Bowles, of Austin, is working toward an associate degree in Precision Machining Technology at Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus. He is scheduled to graduate in spring 2024. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

Amazing women set to tell amazing stories

Amazing women set to tell amazing stories

The Amazing Women event, hosted by the Taylor Welfare Workers, will be held this Sunday, July 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Dickey Givens Community Center in Fannie Robinson Park, E. 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

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

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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

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