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The Rev. Terry Pierce of St. James Episcopal Church helps her godson deliver a basket of donations. Courtesy photos
Shoutouts
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pictured is an aerial view of Granger Lake and Dam on the San Gabriel River in Williamson County. The dam is located approximately 10 miles northnorthwest of Taylor. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the dam in 1980 for flood control and water supply. This view is toward the sou...
Granger Lake under Drought Watch
The Brazos River Authority has informed customers accessing water from Granger Lake that a Stage 1 Drought Watch has been declared. Customers affected by the Stage 1 Drought Watch include customers receiving water from the city of Taylor, Jonah Water Special Utility District, East Williamson County Regional Water Supply System, and Lone Star Regional Water Authority. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
Rodeo starts Thursday
Rodeo starts Thursday
Rodeo action and live music will fill the Williamson County Expo Center for the rest of the week. The 72nd Annual Taylor Rodeo will be Thursday through Saturday, July 14-16, at the Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
Samsung on agenda
Samsung on agenda
Several items in regards to a planned Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant in Taylor will be discussed at City Hall Thursday. On July 14, the Taylor City Council will hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance to amend and expand the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestent Zone No. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
Fire demolishes the historic home of Dr. James Lee Dickey in the 500 block of Burkett Street in Taylor July 10. Courtesy video / Mike Fish
Fire demolishes Dickey home
A fire that drew suspicion destroyed an iconic landmark. On July 10, the Taylor Fire Department and other area firefighters responded to the 500 block of Burkett Street for a fire that engulfed the historic home. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center board president Jennifer Harris stands among the remains of the original home of Dr. James Lee Dickey. Photo by Jason Hennington
Legacy alive among building remains
On Sunday morning, a connection to local legend Dr. James Lee Dickey in Taylor was lost to a fire. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
The future home of the Dickey Museum burned to the ground Sunday morning. The fire is still under investigation. Photo by Jason Hennington
DESTROYED BUT NOT DONE
Taylor police have arrested a suspect connected to the fire that burned the planned Dr. James Lee Dickey Museum Sunday morning. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
HUTTO celebrates Fourth of July
HUTTO celebrates Fourth of July
Fireworks explode over Hutto July 4. Facebook / City of Hutto, TX – Municipal Government Residents enjoy fireworks over Hutto during Independence Day celebrations at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater July 4. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
Family reunion July 23
Family reunion July 23
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. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
RACIAL UNITY DISCUSSED AT ROTARY
RACIAL UNITY DISCUSSED AT ROTARY
The Rotary Club of Taylor heard from Jim Deuser during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor March 31. Deuser is with the Georgetown Rotary Club Racial Unity Committee, which works to develop and implement a model for Georgetown’s Rotary for ending individual and institutional discrimination. Taylor’s Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
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