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The 72nd annual Taylor rodeo kicked off this past Thursday, July 14, at the Williamson County Expo Center. The rodeo continued through Saturday, July 16, and was filled with action packed nonstop events, live music and vendors ranging from food services to western wear.

Dr. James Lee Dickey’s home is destroyed, but a replica could help keep a legacy still very well intact in residents’ heart.

Area water supply corporations or districts have issued water restrictions for residents. Granger Lake Voluntary restrictions have been imposed on customers affected by the Stage 1 Drought Watch issued at Granger Lake.

Summer heat isn’t going away anytime soon, but residents might be able to step outside without worrying about melting for a few days. Taylor’s weather forecast indicates a brief break from 100-degree temperatures.

1. Water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number, and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number, and to irrigate landscapes only between the hours of midnight and 10 AM, and 8 PM to midnight on designated watering days.

“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. Fishing.

Taylor police have arrested a suspect connected to the fire that burned the planned Dr. James Lee Dickey Museum Sunday morning.

On Sunday morning, a connection to local legend Dr. James Lee Dickey in Taylor was lost to a fire.

A fire that drew suspicion destroyed an iconic landmark. On July 10, the Taylor Fire Department and other area firefighters responded to the 500 block of Burkett Street for a fire that engulfed the historic home.

Several items in regards to a planned Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant in Taylor will be discussed at City Hall Thursday. On July 14, the Taylor City Council will hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance to amend and expand the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestent Zone No.

Rodeo action and live music will fill the Williamson County Expo Center for the rest of the week. The 72nd Annual Taylor Rodeo will be Thursday through Saturday, July 14-16, at the Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor.

The Brazos River Authority has informed customers accessing water from Granger Lake that a Stage 1 Drought Watch has been declared. Customers affected by the Stage 1 Drought Watch include customers receiving water from the city of Taylor, Jonah Water Special Utility District, East Williamson County Regional Water Supply System, and Lone Star Regional Water Authority.