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HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Taylor Fire Department will sponsor the 9/11 Memorial March and Patriot Day Program in the evening. A parade will march down Main Street in Taylor, followed by a program at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St.

Taylor and the surrounding region have a high-tech future on the horizon, and area institutions of higher learning are adapting right along there with it to meet the needs of local industry, community partners and students seeking up-to-date, hands-on skills. This was the focus of several presentations made at the Taylor Texas Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center’s luncheon Aug. 22 at Taylor Independent School Events Center.

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WILCO – After two months of severe drought conditions, the burn ban in the county has ended. On Wednesday, Aug. 24, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell lifted the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Williamson County.

There are two more new faces at east Williamson County’s newspaper. Nicole Lessin has joined the Taylor Press staff as a general assignment reporter.

AUG. 14 Assault-Arrested-100 block of W Second St Violation of Conditions of Bond-Arrested-100 block of W Second St Accident Minor-No Report-2900 block of E Fourth St Assault-Report Taken Shots Fired-Unable to Locate-Adams St/ Fairgrounds St 911 Call-No Report-1100 block of Beech St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-100 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd 911 Call-Unable to Locate-2000 block of N Main St 911 Call-Unable to Locate-400 block of W Tenth St Reckless/Erratic Driver-Officers Advised-3400 block of W Second St Fraud-No Report Disturbance-No Report-400 block of Gano St 911 Call-No Report-1700 block of W Seventh St Unwanted Person-No Report-300 block of S Doak St Suspicious Circumstances-Gone on Arrival-1000 block of E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd AUG.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

STUFF ABOUT GOD AND CHRISTIANITY | by Dr. Ron Braley This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley.

Taylor-Aides are looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of projects across Taylor ISD. Whether your interest is reading with students, making copies, cutting out laminating, or assisting with lunch duty or reshelving library books, Taylor-Aides can help you get started. Visit them under the community tab at www.taylorisd. org, or contact them at taylor-aides@taylorisd. org.

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Ribbon cutting ceremony for Coupland road work On Aug. 3, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Muery/ South Broad Road renovation. South Broad was widened, and the two streets were completely rebuilt with drainage work. This project was funded by the 2019 Williamson County Bond Project.

This is an exciting time to serve in the leadership of our community! And the Chamber is pulling in experts from around the state to talk to us -- area business, governmental, education and community leaders -- to help us prepare for growth and build strong, regional partnerships. Presented by Samsung, the Pre-legislative Summit on Sept.

Customer service award Chamber Ambassadors recognize Valentine Sandoval of the Holiday Inn Express and Suites as the June Customer Service of the Month winner. Sandoval was recognized for her cheerful and helpfulness both at her work and when she volunteers with the Chamber.