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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.

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.