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Narcotics found in local business

An assault charge led to the search of a local business where police found 23.4 grams of narcotics and paraphernalia. Last week, Samuel Adams, 48, of Taylor, was served a probable cause warrant for manufacture/delivered/possession with intent to deliver. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses possible pay increase for county employees and officials during its meeting July 25 in Georgetown. Captured via screenshot / Williamson County

County likely to up pay 5%

Salaries for Williamson County government officials and employees are set to go up amid national inflation concerns. On July 26, Commissioners Court approved authorizing written notice to each elected official of their salary and other compensation to be included in the 2022- 23 budget to be adopted at the end of the year. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

A recent Ragin’ Cajun graduate, Evan Hale takes over sports coverage for the Ducks, Tigers, Lions and Hippos. Photo by Matt Hooks

Press welcomes new sportswriter

Louisiana native Evan Hale will be taking over the role of sportswriter at the Taylor Press newspaper. Hale, originally from Scott, Louisiana, a small town outside of Lafayette graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in May 2022 with a degree in journalism. 07/30/2022 11:10 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Cucumbers, fall tomatoes and hydroponics

Cucumbers, fall tomatoes and hydroponics

We are barely halfway through Summer 2022, and the temperatures have been vicious. The record heat and extreme drought conditions in Central Texas are wreaking havoc on our summer gardens. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Made in the shade

Made in the shade

Gardening in the shade has its challenges, but also many rewards. Master Gardener Lora Green will present a free program to the public about beautiful and well-loved plants that are happy in shade and partial shade. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

JELLYFISH IN A BOTTLE

JELLYFISH IN A BOTTLE

People at the Taylor Public Library, which has children events throughout the year, make “jellyfish in a bottle” during the recent Summer Reading Program. For future events, visit https:// www.facebook.com/ taylorlibrary. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

School garden workshop next week

School garden workshop next week

On Thursday, Aug. 4, the Williamson County – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting a School Garden Workshop designed for elementary school teachers, after-school program coordinators, volunteers or camp leaders who want to teach more plant science, environmental science and/or implement a school garden project. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Future Hutto school to be named by residents

Future Hutto school to be named by residents

Hutto residents can name the next middle school in their independent school district. The construction for the district’s third middle school will begin this fall and is scheduled to be ready for occupancy in fall 2024. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Cemetery work begins Saturday

Cemetery work begins Saturday

Headstones are on their way to getting a facelift. Taylor’s municipal government announced this week it is starting the first phase of the Headstone Leveling Project. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

DUCK AND COVER

The Taylor Ducks football team have started morning practices and are gearing up for the 2022 season. Coach Houston commented on how the team’s strength this season will be their receivers and defensive backs with their vulnerability being on the offensive and defensive lines. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

School talks bond of $85.5M

School talks bond of $85.5M

Taylor Independent School District might ask residents for a bond of more than $85.5 million later this year. On July 25, board trustees heard that figure during presentations from the school’s Community Advisory Committee and Rory Estes, a project manager from Stantec. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

Trash program update Thursday

Trash program update Thursday

Taylor’s waste collectors will give a pile of updates Thursday. On July 28, the Taylor City Council will receive an update from Waste Connections on its sanitation program from the 2021-22 calendar. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM

30 acres burn on 619 Monday

30 acres burn on 619 Monday

Firefighters spent eight hours on scene to douse a fire Monday afternoon. According to a social media post by the Coupland Volunteer fire Department, a fire started while someone was using a grinder. 07/27/2022 08:07 AM