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Taylor ISD is considering tax incentives for Samsung Austin Semiconductor that could allow the company to electrify its investment by $167.4 billion and thousands of new jobs. State records made public July 20 show Samsung Austin Semiconductor wants to add nine more fabrication plants at its Taylor site, creating up to 10,000 jobs and a nearly $185 billion investment in the region.

Interns for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, a company expected to make a major impact in the community, made an impact of their own last week. On Thursday, July 21, Taylor High School’s interns at Samsung volunteered at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry and Community Ministries in Taylor.

HUTTO – The city of Hutto has prevailed in its legal dispute after the dismissal of a multi-million-dollar lawsuit. The dispute was with Legacy Hutto, LLC.

Taylor Independent School District is using grant funds to provide school supplies for all students in prekindergarten through fifth grade for the 2022-23 school year. Supplies will be ready and waiting in classrooms for students on the first day of class.

Some area residents were asked to limit water consumption Thursday evening after a local water leak. On July 21, there was a water leak at the Brazos River Authority (BRA) East Williamson County Water Treatment Plant, according to BRA.

The National Weather Service advises for everyone to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

WILCO – The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution recognizing the week of July 17 through July 23, 2022, as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week recognizing the essential responsibilities performed by pretrial, probation, parole, and community supervision professionals.

The 2nd Annual Fiber Hemp Field Day will be Friday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Stiles Farm Foundation Headquarters, 5700 FM 1063 in Thrall.

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.