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Local health district looks into monkeypox

Local health district looks into monkeypox

A possible case of monkeypox has been found in Williamson County, but the local health district stresses that there is little danger to the community. On July 14, the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) announced that it was awaiting results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to confirm a presumptive case of monkeypox in Williamson County. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

72ND ANNUAL TAYLOR RODEO KICKS OFF

72ND ANNUAL TAYLOR RODEO KICKS OFF

Brandon Lunsford sports a Sul Ross vest in his opening bronc riding attempt. Lunsford scored an unofficial 77 in the event. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

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. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Taylor Press publisher and director of the Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Jason Hennington is recognized by the Shining Stars for his hard work and commitment. Photo by Larry Pelchat

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 13, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

The Taylor City Council vote on one of several items related to a planned Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant during a meeting at City Hall in Taylor July 14. Photo by Fernando Castro

Samsung splits council on pacts

07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Reginald Lecourt scored an unofficial 77 in his bronc ride to kick off the rodeo events at the 72nd annual Taylor rodeo on Thursday, July 14. Photo by Matt Hooks

The 72nd annual Taylor rodeo kicked off this past Thursday, July 14, at the Williamson County Expo Center. The rodeo continued through Saturday, July 16, and was filled with action packed nonstop events, live music and vendors ranging from food services to western wear. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center board president Jennifer Harris stands among the remains of the original home of Dr. James Lee Dickey. Photo by Jason Hennington

Hope for Dickey home

Dr. James Lee Dickey’s home is destroyed, but a replica could help keep a legacy still very well intact in residents’ heart. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Hutto municipal government is one of the latest local water suppliers to issue water restrictions for their customers. Courtesy graphic / City of Hutto

Area water restrictions issued

Area water supply corporations or districts have issued water restrictions for residents. Granger Lake Voluntary restrictions have been imposed on customers affected by the Stage 1 Drought Watch issued at Granger Lake. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

Hottest temperature recorded in Taylor since 2018

Hottest temperature recorded in Taylor since 2018

Summer heat isn’t going away anytime soon, but residents might be able to step outside without worrying about melting for a few days. Taylor’s weather forecast indicates a brief break from 100-degree temperatures. 07/16/2022 06:06 AM

VOLUNTARY WATER RESTRICTIONS

VOLUNTARY WATER RESTRICTIONS

1. Water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number, and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number, and to irrigate landscapes only between the hours of midnight and 10 AM, and 8 PM to midnight on designated watering days. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

Fishing with the right person

Fishing with the right person

“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. Fishing. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

The future home of the Dickey Museum burned to the ground Sunday morning. The fire is still under investigation. Photo by Jason Hennington

DESTROYED BUT NOT DONE

Taylor police have arrested a suspect connected to the fire that burned the planned Dr. James Lee Dickey Museum Sunday morning. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center board president Jennifer Harris stands among the remains of the original home of Dr. James Lee Dickey. Photo by Jason Hennington

Legacy alive among building remains

On Sunday morning, a connection to local legend Dr. James Lee Dickey in Taylor was lost to a fire. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM

Fire demolishes the historic home of Dr. James Lee Dickey in the 500 block of Burkett Street in Taylor July 10. Courtesy video / Mike Fish

Fire demolishes Dickey home

A fire that drew suspicion destroyed an iconic landmark. On July 10, the Taylor Fire Department and other area firefighters responded to the 500 block of Burkett Street for a fire that engulfed the historic home. 07/13/2022 08:01 AM