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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Taylor Kiwanis Club was recently recognized for its 100 years of service by the Taylor City Council. Kiwanis President Rev. Travis Summerlin accepts the proclamation from Councilman Mitch Drummond. Also in attendance were Kiwanis secretary Karen Ellis and former Kiwanis president and A...

100 YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNIZED

. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

FILL THE BUS CAMPAIGN BEGINS

FILL THE BUS CAMPAIGN BEGINS

. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

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

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

Kiwanis Club • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Program seeks veterans active in the community

Program seeks veterans active in the community

WACO – Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-17) has announced that he is seeking nominations for the 2023 Congressional Veteran Commendation program. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Pastor Anthony Watson and his family will celebrate 25 years of being at The First Baptist Church in Taylor. A special service will be held July 23, at 10:45 a.m.. Courtesy photo

Church to honor pastor’s 25 years

The First Baptist Church in Taylor will recognize their pastor for 25 years of service with the church. Pastor Anthony Watson came to Taylor in 1998 as the new pastor of First Baptist. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Mary Lopez Gamez

Mary Lopez Gamez

Mary Lopez Gamez was taken by our Lord and Savior July 2, 2023. Mary, who was a kind, loving, and precious person, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylor. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Ysidro Garza

Ysidro Garza was born May 15, 1964, in Taylor, to parents Domingo B. Garza and Beatriz G. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

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