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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
The Davilla Community Center is located at 20985 N. FM 487 in Davilla. Facebook / Davilla Texas Community
Community garage sale in Davilla
There were will be a lot to buy in the community of Davila this Saturday. A farmer’s market and garage sale will be July 16 from 9 a.m. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
Fishing with the right person
Fishing with the right person
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. Fishing. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
VOLUNTARY WATER RESTRICTIONS
VOLUNTARY WATER RESTRICTIONS
1. Water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number, and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number, and to irrigate landscapes only between the hours of midnight and 10 AM, and 8 PM to midnight on designated watering days. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
Tomasa Yannis
Tomasa Yannis
Tomasa Yannis, 67, of Taylor, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 7, 1955, in Taylor, to Jovita Flores and Santos Yannis. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
Carol Beckman-Symmank (Ebelt)
Carol Beckman-Symmank (Ebelt)
Carol Beckman-Symmank (Ebelt) was born March 19, 1947, to Walter and Elfredia Ebelt of Thrall. She passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Austin. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
Carla Renee Pundsack
Carla Renee Pundsack
Carla Renee Pundsack passed away July 4, 2022. She was born Dec. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM
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