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Beto O’Rourke (right) and his son Henry enjoy lunch at El Corral Lozano with Mayor Brandt Rydell and his wife Juile. Photo by Jason Hennington
Governor campaign trails through Taylor

On July 4, Taylorites not only celebrated freedom, but had an opportunity to meet possibly the next governor of Texas. Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for governor, stopped in Taylor Monday as a part of his campaign trail.

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Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor
Wrangle codes next week

Residents can dust up with Taylor’s development codes next Wednesday. Code Rodeo: Code Development Update will be held July 13 at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY in Taylor
INDEPENDENCE DAY in Taylor

Taylor mayor Brandt Rydell rides along during Taylor’s Independence Day parade. Photo by Matt Hooks The Taylor band and color guard lead the 2022 Independence Day parade.

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TWO CRASHES IN U.S. 79 INTERSECTION
TWO CRASHES IN U.S. 79 INTERSECTION

Hutto first responders worked two crashes almost within one week at the intersection of U.S. 79 and County Road 131 near Hutto’s east city limits. The first crash was June 26, followed by the second on July 4. Hutto Police Department, Hutto Fire Department and Williamson County Emergency Medical Services responded to the scenes.

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Elliott Koncaba and others stand beside one of the flag retirement boxes throughout Hutto. Courtesy photo / City of Hutto
Eagle Scout to be honored for flag boxes

The Hutto City Council is set to honor local Eagle Scout candidate Elliott Koncaba during the July 7 City Council meeting for his work on an Eagle Scout Community Project. Koncaba, a member of Boy Scout Troop 350, developed, produced and delivered a series of five flag retirement boxes around town for the community to place unserviceable American flags.

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Residents look to the fireworks in the sky as they sit at Memorial Stadium next to Murphy Park in Taylor July 4. Photo by Fernando Castro
Freedom’s fire

Murphy Park was packed this past Monday for a birthday party celebrate across the country. The American Legion Graham D.

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A utility worker works on a power line pole on Lake Drive in Taylor July 24, 2020. Photo by Fernando Castro
Egrets spark outage

Taylor suffered a large power outage in the late hours of Independence Day. On July 4, residents in central and north Taylor were without electricity, some from shortly after sunset into the early morning hours of July 5.

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A Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable vehicle helps block traffic as a fire rages on Main Street between Chandler Road and FM 1331 in Taylor June 30. Facebook / Williamson County Constable Precinct 4
Fire claims local home

A Thursday fire destroyed a home near the northern edge of Taylor. On June 30, the Taylor Fire Department and others responded to a fire at 11 a.m.

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Tourney deadline extended
Tourney deadline extended

The ninth annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 basketball tournament is this weekend, and there’s still time to sign up. “We want as many people to sign up as we can,” said Jason Hennington, publisher and tournament director.

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A utility worker works on a power line pole on Lake Drive in Taylor July 24, 2020.
Egrets spark outage during fireworks
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS

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

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Here's the music lineup for Hutto's Independence Day celebrations Monday, July 4. Courtesy photo / City of Hutto
UPCOMING EVENTS

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

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

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LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS
LEGION MEETS FIRST TUESDAYS

Graham D. Luhn American Legion Post 39 meets for their monthly meeting June 7. The Legion met to plan ahead of the post’s 4th of July Parade and Celebration. American Legion members and veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Legion Hall, 1310 Sycamore St. in Murphy Park in Taylor. Facebook / American Legion, Graham D Luhn Post 39

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Bingo, dominoes and more events for seniors can be found locally.
Senior events, games monthly

Older residents have local opportunities for fun and to meet with each other every month. The Tripp Center Games such as Bingo can be enjoyed every month at the Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St.

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