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Oregon hosts world’s fastest Duck

Oregon hosts world’s fastest Duck

Fred Kerley is now the fastest man in the world. It was fitting that the feat happened on the campus of the University of Oregon, home of the Ducks. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

City to talk budget

City to talk budget

Taylor’s finances for the next fiscal year, which includes the city property tax rate as a factor, will begin to be budgeted Thursday. On July 21, the Taylor City Council will conduct its first budget workshop of the year and review the preliminary budget for 2023. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

Heat alerts in effect

Heat alerts in effect

A high of 106 degrees is expected Wednesday, July 20, in what has been a sweltering summer. “Dangerous heat continues on Wednesday with highs of 100 to 107,” said the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio Office, “and heat index values up to 109.” NWS issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Williamson County through 9 p.m. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

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

Fit to fight and ready to go. As usual Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones is all smiles as she prepares to go into battle in the ring.

Dates with Destiny

07/16/2022 09:51 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Stiles Farm is located at 5700 FM 1063 in Thrall. Courtesy photo

Hemp Day at Stiles Farm set for July 22

The 2nd Annual Fiber Hemp Field Day will be Friday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Stiles Farm Foundation Headquarters, 5700 FM 1063 in Thrall. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Family reunion next Saturday

Family reunion next Saturday

The Hobbs-Smith Family Reunion will be held Saturday, July 23, at the Lawhon Springs School Museum. The Lawhon Springs School is now a museum and will be the permanent home for the Hobbs-Smith Reunion. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

The Rev. Terry Pierce of St. James Episcopal Church helps her godson deliver a basket of donations. Courtesy photos

There is always, always, always something to be thankful for. We asked you to send us your shoutouts and here is what was submitted to us for this week. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Anita Volek serves up a sample of dressing and gravy at this year’s Food Dudes event, sponsored by the TEE Foundation. Photo by Tim Crow

Anita Allen Volek has been an active supporter of the Taylor Educational Enrichment (TEE) Foundation since it’s reactivation in 2016. Awarding grants during Mallard Mania has been one of her all-time favorite events, and she and husband Dannie have participated in Food Dudes, most recently serving up Dannie’s homemade dressing from an old Volek family recipe. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Harding University is located in Searcy, Arkansas. Photo by Jeff Montgomery

Granger resident on dean’s list

A Granger resident is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring 2022 semester. Dallas Fuller, a sophomore studying biochemistry and molecular biology, is a student from Granger who earned a spot on the dean’s roster. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

STRAPPED FOR CASH

STRAPPED FOR CASH

In an effort to help collect donations, Chad Tywater, Walmart store manager, was taped to a pole Saturday, July 9. Tywater and other employees were strapped to the pole to raise money for Dell’s Children’s Hospital. Each employee who was taped to the pole had to collect more money than their previous co-worker. Photo by Jason Hennington 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Taylor ISD school board members congratulate the district’s Teachers of the Year. Award recipients from left are Jennifer Lindquist, Jean Barnett, Trent Whitney, Cynthia Rios, Lynn Bedard, Briana Bohac and Laura Sanchez. Photo by Tim Crow

Taylor ISD names Teachers of the Year

Art teacher Jean Barnett is Taylor High School’s Teacher of the Year. She loves watching her students grow and says that she learns from them as they learn from her. Being able to watch their artistic journey over their high school career is something she calls, “super special.” 07/16/2022 06:06 AM