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Competitors and judges are still being sought for Taylor’s upcoming global event. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Aug.

As Taylor appears headed toward rapid growth, one of the central people along for the ride will make a pit stop to chat. The ninth episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff, “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” will be Monday, 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.

Deliberately Diverse represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community.

Even though we all expect our gardens to slow down significantly this time of year, July 2022 seems to have halted most natural growth. It’s no surprise that only the most heat and drought tolerant summer crops have been somewhat productive in the vegetable gardens. In my backyard garden, okra is still the star.

Men are preparing to get all dressed up to for a local beauty pageant. Dudes as Dames returns Aug.

Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles was busy in east Williamson County last Tuesday as he joined area officials to recognize construction improvements. Expo Center On Aug.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 3, e-edition of the Taylor Press.

This past summer, 9-year-old Ava Jalvan started constructing a small city with dried spaghetti and marshmallows. Jalvan says it was her favorite activity that day.

The latest sales-tax receipts could indicate a shift to Taylor’s economy, with the mayor and other officials crediting the “Samsung effect.” July sales and use tax collections were up 91.94% in comparison to the same month last year. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts shows Taylor’s July collections as $849,121 this year and $442,381 in 2021.

Local stylists and barbers are ready to get students’ heads right for school. The Braided Faded Crew will host its 10th annual Bak 2 Skool Free Hair Day, Sunday Aug.

On Thursday and Friday, back-to-school events will be in Taylor ahead of the fall semester. Panorama God’s Way Christian Baptist Church will host its annual Panorama Back to School event Aug.

Several Taylor nonprofit organizations visited the 5th and Vance Events center Thursday to see how neighborly their gigantic new neighbor might be with more than a welcome pie. On Aug.

Heritage Square Farmers Market in Taylor joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from Aug. 7-13.