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There have water issues from both natural and other troubles in the area recently. Photo by Fernando Castro

Water leak Thursday prompts limits

Some area residents were asked to limit water consumption Thursday evening after a local water leak. On July 21, there was a water leak at the Brazos River Authority (BRA) East Williamson County Water Treatment Plant, according to BRA. 07/23/2022 06:14 AM

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is building their manufacturing plant in southwest Taylor near Taylor High School. Courtesy graphic / Samsung

Samsung could invest $184.6B at Taylor site

07/20/2022 01:08 PM

HOW TO KEEP SAFE IN HEAT

HOW TO KEEP SAFE IN HEAT

The National Weather Service advises for everyone to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

Williamson County observes Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week

Williamson County observes Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week

WILCO – The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution recognizing the week of July 17 through July 23, 2022, as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week recognizing the essential responsibilities performed by pretrial, probation, parole, and community supervision professionals. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

Hemp Day at Stiles Farm

Hemp Day at Stiles Farm

The 2nd Annual Fiber Hemp Field Day will be Friday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Stiles Farm Foundation Headquarters, 5700 FM 1063 in Thrall. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

New Hutto principal chosen

New Hutto principal chosen

On June 27, Hutto Independent School District announced that its board of trustees approved Kayla Gosset as Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School Principal. Gossett most recently served as an assistant principal at Farley Middle School. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

Expanding on Samsung expansion

Expanding on Samsung expansion

There was a lot to unpack last Thursday regarding agreements, ordinances and potentially tax abatements for more land for Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s planned Taylor plant, and city leaders split on some actions. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

RODEO WRAP UP

The 72nd annual Taylor Rodeo wrapped up this past Saturday, July 16 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Closing out the boot’ scootin nonstop action, the final night featured calf roping, breakaway roping, mutton busting, bulldogging, team bronc saddling and bull riding. Look for results from the event in Sunday’s paper. Photos by Matt Hooks 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

Oregon hosts world’s fastest Duck

Oregon hosts world’s fastest Duck

Fred Kerley is now the fastest man in the world. It was fitting that the feat happened on the campus of the University of Oregon, home of the Ducks. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

City to talk budget

City to talk budget

Taylor’s finances for the next fiscal year, which includes the city property tax rate as a factor, will begin to be budgeted Thursday. On July 21, the Taylor City Council will conduct its first budget workshop of the year and review the preliminary budget for 2023. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

Heat alerts in effect

Heat alerts in effect

A high of 106 degrees is expected Wednesday, July 20, in what has been a sweltering summer. “Dangerous heat continues on Wednesday with highs of 100 to 107,” said the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio Office, “and heat index values up to 109.” NWS issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Williamson County through 9 p.m. 07/20/2022 06:58 AM

Samsung Austin Semiconductor has requested more parcels of land be added to city reinvestment zones for its property. The areas outlined in red notate the added areas. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor

Samsung pacts onward albeit not unanimous

07/16/2022 01:06 PM

Western Flair crosses all borders

Western Flair crosses all borders

TAYLOR – The Taylor Rodeo is an event that inspires all cowboys-atheart to bring out the straw hats, fancy snap shirts and cowboy boots. Western wear is a uniquely American cultural icon whose popularity spans the globe. Though some fashion details have changed, it is at its core apparel made for the difficult outdoor lifestyle of a cowboy. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Although they are dressed like a clown, the bullfighter’s job is to distract the bull after a rider has fallen off. The clown’s job is to keep the crowd entertained. Photo by Larry Pelchat

BULLFIGHTERS AND CLOWNS

When the rodeo comes to town, so do the clowns and the bullfighters. But what is the difference? Many years ago, a rodeo clown and a bullfighter were basically the same. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Gerald Anderson stands next to a statue of his great uncle Bill Pickett and thanks the community for the support to finally have the statue placed in downtown.

The legendary: Bill Pickett

Willie M. “Bill” Pickett (1870-1932), from Taylor, was a cowboy, rodeo, Wild West show performer and actor. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM 1