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The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center in the 500 block of Burkett Street was burned to the ground in July. The suspect, James Paul Gogolewski, was arrested July 12. However, the Grand Jury of Williamson County returned a “No Bill” for the case. Photo by Jason Hennington
No indictment for Dickey museum fire
GEORGETOWN — A Williamson County grand jury declined to indict a 47-yearold man on a charge of arson in a fire that destroyed the historic home of Dr. James Lee Dickey in Taylor. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
Threat locks down Granger schools
Threat locks down Granger schools
GRANGER – Friday afternoon, Granger Independent School District went into lockdown after a threat made against the school district. According to an email sent to parents, the threat was received Friday morning against a school district presumed to be Granger. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
Taylor Independent School District principals listen to a presentation from Superintendent Devin Padavil Sept. 19 at the regular meeting of the board of trustees. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Taylor ISD superintendent does ‘autopsy’ on low score
As the Taylor Independent School District readies for the November bond election, Superintendent Devin Padavil is also focused on improving the district’s accountability rating for the 2022-23 school year. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
Anderson and Richardson getting to their positions on the field during a game. Photo by Jason Hennington
Siblings in sports: Brothers in balance
Having a brother or sister creates a special bond that can never be broken, playing sports on the same team with that sibling adds another layer to that beautiful and unbreakable bond. Jarvis Anderson and Treos Richardson are one of many sets of siblings at Taylor High School that play on the same team. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
Taylor public works staffer Chris Gonzales applies a new coat of paint Sept. 30 to the wall on the north side of Potter’s Alley. Photo by Richard Stone
RE-FRESH OR REIGNITE?
A dormant controversy over censorship and public art has come back to life. Last month, the City Council approved moving forward with the public arts advisory committee’s plan to replace the murals in Potters Alley with new artwork created by seven artists whom the committee selected. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM
The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center in the 500 block of Burkett Street was burned to the ground in July. The suspect, James Paul Gogolewski, was arrested July 12. However, the Grandy Jury of Williamson County returned a “No Bill” for the case. Photo by Jason Hennington
No indictment for Dickey Museum fire
09/30/2022 02:07 PM
Granger ISD
Granger ISD goes into lockdown
09/30/2022 12:04 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29
Ninth Annual Car Show Oct.29
The Ninth Annual Taylor Main Street Car Show, the biggest show in Central Texas, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
The Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society will be hosting a horse expo Oct. 8. Facebook/TrainingChallenge
Horse Expo Coming Up
The Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society is sponsoring their annual Bluebonnet Horse Expo, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Picket Trail in Taylor. The Expo will feature clinics and demonstrations by equine professionals, a Bluebonnet rescue horse training challenge competition, a stick horse show, a used equipment sale, a saddle auction and a vendor area. In addition, the society will be hosting in-person adoptions of their rescue horses from pre-approved applicants. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
Councilman Robert Garcia reads the proclamation for Fire Prevention Week at the Sept. 22 council meeting to Fire Chief Daniel Baum and Assistant Chief Bobby Copeland.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 9-15
Taylor City officials are urging citizens to practice a home fire escape plan and check their smoke detectors for Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. This week has been observed the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9th falls since 1925. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
The Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church will be open again this year from Oct. 9-31. Courtesy photo
Pumpkin Patch back at FUMC
An annual community tradition, the Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church, is fun for the entire family. There will be many photo opportunities, plus craft items and baked goods for sale, and of course, pumpkins. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
I might find someone there from Center
I might find someone there from Center
“Sometimes this old farm feels like a longlost friend, Yes, and hey, it’s good to be back home again.” ‘Back Home Again’ song lyrics by John Denver (1943-1997) Thoughts of skipping town for a long weekend are looming in the back of my mind again. Weekend trips are therapeutic at a small newspaper when finding time for a whole week’s vacation is like looking for a needle in a haystack. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
Joyce L. Remmert
Joyce L. Remmert
Joyce L. Remmert, 84 of Round Rock, passed away Sunday, Sept. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM
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