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EDC CEO: World’s eye on Taylor

EDC CEO: World’s eye on Taylor

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a global manufacturer well-versed with the intricacies of doing business in Texas. But other Korean suppliers who seek to follow suit may not have it so easy. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM

Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles talks development at the monthly Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon May 15 at the Taylor Mansion Estate & Crystal Ballroom. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Bills could limit county’s ability to plan

As the end of the 88th legislature grows near, new laws are on the horizon that could add to the development pressures the county is already facing, said one elected official. On Monday, May 15, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles said as the county becomes less rural due to the explosive growth associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors, the state continues to push through bills that could limit its ability to plan. 05/24/2023 04:31 PM

Samsung’s $17 billion fabrication foundry is a permanent part of the Blackland Prairie landscape, and landowners in parts of Taylor’s ETJ are finding it difficult to sell their land. Photo by Jake Ferrigan, Aerotract Geospatial

Law could empower owners near Samsung

A potential new law could give some relief to property owners living in the shadow of Samsung Austin Semiconductor by allowing them to petition Taylor for removal from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. 05/24/2023 04:22 PM

Mini Pitch Grand Opening

Mini Pitch Grand Opening

The Murphy Park Soccer Mini-Pitch Grand Opening was scheduled for May 13, but it had to be rescheduled due to weather. The new tentative date is June 17. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Last year, families gathered at Fannie Robinson Park to celebrate Juneteenth. This year, activities will be held on June 17 and June 19. Photo by Fernando Castro

Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth is considered the second Independence Day in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery Jan. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Photo by Ludovic Gauthier on Unsplash

Memorial Day Sunset Block Party

From 6 to 9 p.m. on the Friday before Memorial Day, May 26, the Hutto Municipal Government will host Hutto Parks and Recreation for a block-party at the Hutto Co-Op, 420 U.S. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Photo by Diane Picchiottino on Unsplash

Memorial Day Salute

At 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29, the City of Taylor will salute and honor the soldiers who have both fought and fallen for the freedoms we have today. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Hutto Memorial Stadium at Hutto High School, 573 Chris Kelly Blvd. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Memorial Stadium in Hutto becoming regional resource

HUTTO – Between sports, band, physical education and other classes, up to 1,306 Hutto Independent School District students used Memorial Stadium at Hutto High School regularly throughout the school year, according to a report from Athletic Director Bradley LaPlante. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

To-be graduates at Taylor High School take a walk aound Naomi Pasemann Elementary School last week. Photo courtesy of the Taylor ISD Facebook page

Graduates ready to walk

As the school year winds down, seniors at local high schools are preparing to take the next step in their life. Prior to doing so, they will walk across the stage at graudation. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Pastor Jeff Ripple speaks in the Dec. 8 council meeting about an agenda item about a new policy for city co-sponsored events. Photo by Jason Hennington

Controversial policy back on council agenda

Will the third time be a charm? At their regular meeting May 25, the Taylor City Council will consider approving a controversial events policy that has been tabled twice in the face of pushback from Christian groups who have charged that the new regulation is aimed to discriminate against their rights. “This policy is needed because we did not have one,” said city spokeswoman Stacey Osborne. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

(From left) Kelly McRae, Brooke Ashley Eden and Mandy Marie Luke perform at Heritage Square Thursday night. Photo by Nicole Lessin

The old adage “April showers bring May flowers” proved true last week. The first official concert of the spring series of Music on Main may have been cancelled due to rain in April, but May’s Music on Main event delivered the spring weather and fun to Heritage Square Thursday, May 18. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM

Courtesy of Williamson County

Chamber Talk Part 2

Boles details county’s road projects at Chamber luncheon Until recently, most new road construction was focused on western Williamson County, but these days you’d be hard pressed to find a thoroughfare not being worked on in and around the Taylor/Hutto area, an elected official said. On Monday, May 15, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles said the county is committed to road development in our area to accommodate the explosive growth associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors during this month’s Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon at the Taylor Mansion Estate & Crystal Ballroom. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM