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Firefighters battle a blaze in the 900 block of James Street in Taylor March 8. Photo by Matt Hooks
Fire claims Taylor home

A Taylor home is no longer habitable after being engulfed by flames. At 8:59 a.m.

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Above: Commissioner Russ Boles addresses residents prior to the ribbon cutting of completed improvements to South Bounds Street in Thrall Feb. 28. Left: Bounds Street runs in front of Thrall Independent School District near the east edge of Thrall. Photos by Fernando Castro
BOUND TO GLORY

One of Thrall’s most used streets that runs past school buildings has graduated with an upgrade. “To kind of see the town and the school, you realize how important the street is and that it works well,” said Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles.

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The pavement condition index (PCI) determines a street’s condition. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor and Gorrondona and Associates, Inc.
More streets tapped for repair

Taylor streets eligible for surfac work will be discussed Thursday during a City Council meeting. On March 10, the council will receive an update on the city’s street level-up program for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

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Freeze returns Friday
Freeze returns Friday

Winter isn’t done with Taylor quite yet. Forecasts as of Tuesday, March 8, predicted at least one night of freezing temperatures heading into the weekend. The Taylor Texas Weather Network projected a low 28 degrees for Friday, March 11.

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Primaries set up November
Primaries set up November

Candidates for November elections are set. Williamson County incumbents won their respective parties’ races during primaries March 1, while voters also chose their opponents for Election Day, Nov.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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ROTARY HEARS FROM ARCHITECT
ROTARY HEARS FROM ARCHITECT

The Rotary Club of Taylor heard from Marge Tripp during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor March 3. Tripp talked about a Rotary project in India. Taylor’s Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. Courtesy photo

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Library to host spring break events
Library to host spring break events

If parents of young children need to find something for their kids to do during spring break, the Taylor Public Library has a few options. On Monday, March 14, the movie “Toy Story” will be shown at 2 p.m.

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Gardening program on native, adapted plants
Gardening program on native, adapted plants

Are you interested in learning more about which plants do well in this area? The Green Thumbs Up Gardening Program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

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Dominos will be played at the Tripp Center in Taylor March 8
Dominos will be played at the Tripp Center in Taylor March 8

On March 8, United Seniors of Taylor Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization will meet, at 9:30 a.m. at the Tripp Center, located at 1517C McLain St.

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In February...
In February...

CHAMBER *Feb. 9 – Get Noticed on Social Media using Canva – Luncheon Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.

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Here is the location for the culvert replacement being done by Williamson County. Courtesy graphic / Williamson County
Granger project breaks ground Thursday

A new culvert in Granger will begin work on Thursday. On March 4, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles will hold a groundbreaking for the Davilla Street culvert project.

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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

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.

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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

FEB. 20 911 Call-Officer Advised-2300 block of Mildred Dr Disturbance-No Report-5700 block of CR 101 Animal Complaint Dog at Large-Unable to Locate-Big Bend Trail/Yellowstone Dr Harassment-No Report-700 block of McClure St Suspicious Circumstances- No Report-1600 block of Laurel St 911 Call-No Report-700 block of Booth St 911 Call-No Report-Sirloin Stockade 3607 N Main St Animal Complaint-No Report-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Disturbance-No Report- Walmart 3701 N Main St Noise Complaint-Unable to Locate-2400 block of Cherrylawn Dr Threat-No Report-2800 block of Don Hill Ln Accident Minor-No Report-3100 block of N Main St Welfare Concern-No Contact-2900 block of Davis St Welfare Concern-No Report-1400 block of Hillcrest Dr 911 Call-Officer Advised-4200 block of N Main St Criminal Mischief-No Report-300 block of Fowzer St Noise Complaint-No Report-3100 block of Woodlawn Dr Traffic Complaint-Officer Advised-Mallard Ln/Davis St Traffic Complaint-No Report-1900 block of N Main St Suspicious Circumstances- No Report-Vance St/W Sixth St Noise Complaint-No Report-100 block of First Ave Animal Complaint-No Report-3100 block of Woodlawn Dr Suspicious Person-Unable to Locate-900 block of Cecelia St Citizen Contact-No Report-E Second St/N Main St FEB.

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