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Followers of the Taylor Press Facebook page caught glimpses and wreckage of tornados that swept through parts of East Williamson County Monday evening. These are a collection of photos submitted by readers.

A severe line of early spring thunderstorms that carved a path of destruction across central Texas spawned at least five tornadoes, including one that wreaked havoc in Hutto, Granger and Taylor. The total extent of property damage and any injuries was still being assessed from the storm Monday, March 21.

Before taking up a thousand acres of Taylor, the city’s newest incoming residents have explained their hopes to benefit and not annoy its new home. Representatives from the Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant visited with members of Taylor’s business community at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday, March 21.

Internships are opening up ahead of the planned Samsung semiconductor plant in Taylor. On March 21, Samsung officials announced that the application process for the Taylor High School internship program was launching.

A report on finances is ready and will be given to the Taylor City Council Thursday night. The council is set to hear the annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2020-21.

If you have a place that hosts others for overnight stays, there’s an opportunity you might be interested in this week. The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce is hosting an hour workshop for hoteliers and vacation rental hosts 2-3 p.m.

On April 1, the Taylor Press will have some rate increases, and that is no April Fool’s joke. Due to a paper shortage and increased costs of materials, rates at the Taylor Press will see an increase next month.

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.

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

The Woman’s Study Club met March 15 at the 5th and Vance Event Center for their second meeting of the 2021-22 year. The club conducted business and enjoyed a presentation by its guest speaker, the Rev.

Local students will have animals to be adopted next next month. The National Honor Society chapter of Legacy Early College High School is sponsoring a pet adoption event April 2 from 10 a.m.