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Mary Raesz Moczyogemba
Mary Raesz Moczyogemba
Mary Raesz Moczyogemba was born Nov. 2, 1924, in Taylor, to Oscar and Augusta Raesz. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Charles Henry Werchan Sr.
Charles Henry Werchan Sr.
Charles Henry Werchan Sr., 88, of Austin, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord in heaven July 17, 2022. Charles was born Sept. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Cowboys saddled up for the 72 nd annual rodeo this past July 14-16 at the Williamson County Expo Center.
Rodeo Roundup
The 72nd annual Taylor rodeo is in the books. The event featured three nights of nonstop action-packed entertainment on July 14-16, at the Williamson County Expo Center. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Texas Rodeo Association scholarship winners along with the TRA board members presenting the total check. Each of the ten recipients will receive $5,000 to cover tuition. Photos By Edie Zuvanic
Rodeo invests in education
The Taylor Rodeo wrapped up its 2022 event on Saturday, July 16. During the three-day rodeo, ropers and riders competed for prizes, but for some award recipients the competition took place months earlier. Ten students from Williamson and Milam counties were each awarded $5,000 scholarships during the Friday night rodeo. The winners applied in May but were notified only a few days before the rodeo started. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
New officers for the Friends of the Taylor Public Library are (from left) Ann Wentrcek, treasurer; Lois Duncan, vice president; Maria Newman, president; and Robin McKinley, secretary. Courtesy photo
New officers named for Friends of the library
The Friends of the Taylor Public Library have elected new officers for the next year. Leading the organization are Maria Newman, president; Lois Duncan, vice president; Ann Wentrcek, treasurer; and Robin McKinley, secretary. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Sandy Perio (front), Taylor Animal Shelter manager, accepts donations from the Taylor Area Businesswomen. Courtesy photo
Trucking forward
The Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department added a new piece of hardware to assist with fighting fires. The department now has a 2,000-gallon tender with a 1250 GPM pump, which is typically used by firefighters to supply water to fire hose reels, fire hydrants or sprinkler systems. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Random acts of kindness
Random acts of kindness
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop We received a lot of submissions this week. All wonderful acts of kindness. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
CALENDAR
CALENDAR
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is building their manufacturing plant in southwest Taylor near Taylor High School. Courtesy graphic / Samsung
Samsung could invest $184.6B at Taylor site
07/20/2022 01:08 PM
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
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
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
RODEO WRAP UP
RODEO WRAP UP
The 72nd annual Taylor Rodeo wrapped up this past Saturday, July 16 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Closing out the boot’ scootin nonstop action, the final night featured calf roping, breakaway roping, mutton busting, bulldogging, team bronc saddling and bull riding. Look for results from the event in Sunday’s paper. Photos by Matt Hooks 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
Expanding on Samsung expansion
Expanding on Samsung expansion
There was a lot to unpack last Thursday regarding agreements, ordinances and potentially tax abatements for more land for Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s planned Taylor plant, and city leaders split on some actions. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
FCCLA MEMBERS PLACE AT NATIONALS
FCCLA MEMBERS PLACE AT NATIONALS
Hutto ISD students Allison Bautista and Olivia Overholser placed in the national top 10 and received a gold recognition award at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America national conference in San Diego earlier this month. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM
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