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There will be fireworks in the sky over Williamson County this weekend, but most residents are not allowed to launch the pyrotechnics themselves. Local cities’ and county officials have each issued statements on what restrictions are in place regarding fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches.

Two lifeguards lived up to their namesake and were recently recognized as lifesavers. On June 23, YMCA lifeguards Sydney Branson and Landon Mikulencak were recognized at the Taylor City Council meeting for saving a life in the pool of the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center in Taylor earlier this summer.

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.

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, June 29, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.

Residents and leaders both municipal and otherwise plenty to say in one of Taylor’s most debated new festivals. On June 25, the Taylor PRIDE Music & Arts Festival had its second inperson and third overall annual event on Second Street.

Last weekend, not everyone was celebrating at the PRIDE festival downtown. A group of protesters were at the event to provide a different perspective on PRIDE.

America’s birthday has arrived, and east Williamson County residents don’t have to go far to celebrate. The American Legion Graham D.

Taylor Independent School District has set up its financial outlook for the next school year. On June 27, Taylor ISD’s board of trustees approved to adopt the school’s 2022-23 budget after a public hearing.

A spring project near downtown Granger is complete. Williamson County and Granger officials and residents celebrated Davilla Street improvements with a ribbon cutting June 22.

The ninth annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 basketball tournament is just a week away. Teams will be given one extra day to sign up.

Residents in need of a tax office may need to drive a little further or go online this week. The Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector has closed the Taylor Tax Office location, 412 Vance Street, through Monday, July 4.

Back on May 8, a request for quotation for professional services for the inventory and assessment of citymaintained streets was issued by the Hutto City Council. Responses were due on June 1 at 3 p.m.

“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is not to die,” is a quote by local legend Dr. James Lee Dickey.