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Calendar summer has arrived in Central Texas, and it feels more like August than late June. The early and prolonged heat wave has been brutal on our plants and gardens. Even the wellestablished, heat loving plants are beginning to show signs of stress.

James and Evelyn Kaderka of Granger celebrated their 61 years of marriage on June 18. To help celebrate were their children, Debbie and son Timothy, Nathan and Crystal and Amanda and Dave. They were also joined by their grandchildren Amber and Jason, April, Shelby and Jonathan.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 22, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.

Samsung is building its future in Taylor, along with a a $17 billion semiconductor plant. While construction is expected for the next few years, familiarizing itself with the community is happening now.

National freedom will be celebrated locally at Murphy Park in Taylor. The American Legion Graham D.

The 2022 edition of Stiles Farm Field Day Tuesday, June 21, featured strategies on combating high fertilizer and input costs, plus information on new herbicide technology and hemp production in the Blackland’s region.

A future southwest Taylor subdivision could have homes soon, according municipal staff. On Thursday, June 23, the Taylor City Council accepted subdivision infrastructure for the first phase of the planned Castlewood subdivision.

The next possible manager of Hutto’s municipal government has been narrowed down to four men, and residents can provide input on them. “We’re pleased to announce that the city of Hutto has narrowed the search for the next city manager to four highly qualified candidates,” said Allison Strupeck, Hutto public information officer.

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St.

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.

On Monday, June 27, community members are invited to take a walk over history. The Dickey footbridge, located near east Second Street between Robinson and Dolan, has been restored.

Williamson County 4-H is hosting three Summer Fun Day Camps from 9 a.m. to noon on three Wednesdays in July.

Milam Community Theater has announced its Summer Youth Camp performances of the 2022 season, “Happily Ever Before,” by Tracy Wells and directed by Andrea Bailey. Week One camp cast will take the stage June 24-25, while week two cast performances will be presented July 1-2.

Patrick Taylor presents Susan Komandosky, chair of the Moody Museum advisory board, with a $500 H-E-B gift card donated by Taylor PRIDE. This donation will go to Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry & Ministries as part of the museum’s annual Pounds of Plenty food drive to be held Saturday, June 25. The museum will be accepting monetary donations as well as non-perishable food from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Courtesy photo