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New Hutto principal chosen
New Hutto principal chosen
On June 27, Hutto Independent School District announced that its board of trustees approved Kayla Gosset as Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School Principal. Gossett most recently served as an assistant principal at Farley Middle School. 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
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
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
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
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
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