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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

TAYLOR – The Taylor Rodeo is an event that inspires all cowboys-atheart to bring out the straw hats, fancy snap shirts and cowboy boots. Western wear is a uniquely American cultural icon whose popularity spans the globe. Though some fashion details have changed, it is at its core apparel made for the difficult outdoor lifestyle of a cowboy.

When the rodeo comes to town, so do the clowns and the bullfighters. But what is the difference? Many years ago, a rodeo clown and a bullfighter were basically the same.

Willie M. “Bill” Pickett (1870-1932), from Taylor, was a cowboy, rodeo, Wild West show performer and actor.

A possible case of monkeypox has been found in Williamson County, but the local health district stresses that there is little danger to the community. On July 14, the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) announced that it was awaiting results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to confirm a presumptive case of monkeypox in Williamson County.

Brandon Lunsford sports a Sul Ross vest in his opening bronc riding attempt. Lunsford scored an unofficial 77 in the event.

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.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 13, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.