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The first 23 Taylor ISD students begin their summer internships with an orientation at Samsung’s Austin location June 13. Photo by Tim Crow

Samsung’s Taylor interns start up

Twenty-three Taylor ISD students began a six-weeks paid summer internship at Samsung on June 13. Representing both Legacy Early College and Taylor High School, the interns spent their first day in orientation, learning about the company and its operations. 06/18/2022 06:20 AM

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Arrest made in Hutto crash

06/15/2022 04:09 PM

Reprieve from 100s

Reprieve from 100s

After an Excessive Heat Warning this past weekend, Taylor might stay out of triple digits for the remainder of the week. The Taylor Texas Weather Network forecasts high temperatures in the upper 90s through at least Sunday, June 19. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

There’s a recent scam being committed against Williamson County residents.

Phone scam claims to be from county

The Williamson County District Clerk’s Office wants to warn residents in Williamson and surrounding counties about a phone scam that was reported to that office. People have been receiving calls from someone who claims to be a county official or law enforcement officer telling the victim that he or she has failed to appear for jury duty and is threatening arrest by failure to appear. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

The Dickey-Givens Community Center will host Juneteenth activities this weekend. The Center is located on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Fannie Robinson Park, 206 Dolan St. in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro

UPCOMING EVENT Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

Children of all ages come together at Midnight Basketball in Fannie Robinson Park, the precursor to Basketball in the Park in this 2017 photo. File photo

Basketball in the Park this summer

There’s an opportunity for food, fun and to keep your basketball skills warmed up over the summer. Basketball in the Park 2022 is every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

ROTARY HEARS FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT

ROTARY HEARS FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Rotary Club of Taylor heard from Commander Joseph Branson of the Taylor Police and victim services coordinator Priscilla Morena of the Taylor Police Department during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor June 9. Branson talked about measures taken such as cameras in regards to monitoring school safety, and Morena spoke on helping victims of domestic abuse. The Rotary meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. Courtesy photos 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

Education Expo coming to Round Rock

Education Expo coming to Round Rock

This summer 21st Academy, a local educational nonprofit, is launching the Re-Imagine Education Expo. The homegrown Expo will be held at the Wingate Williamson Conference Center on Saturday, June 25. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

HUTTO FIRE RESCUE OPENS NEW STATION

HUTTO FIRE RESCUE OPENS NEW STATION

Hutto Fire Rescue members raise flags at Williamson County Emergency Service District No. 3 Station No. 3 in Hutto on its opening day June 9. Hutto Fire Rescue’s Engine 3 and its crew will operate at its location, 211 Limmer Loop in Round Rock. Facebook / Hutto Fire Rescue 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

Chief Jeff Yarbrough stands with his 2022 Law Enforcement Award for Professional Achievement from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Hutto chief receives award

Hutto’s police chief has been credited with an initiative on school safety. Chief Jeff Chief Jeff Yarbrough recently received the 2022 Law Enforcement Award for Professional Achievement from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for the creation of a school safety model called the Four Pillars of School Policing. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

Officer Randy Wheeler (second from left, is pictured with other competitors at the Texas Police Games in San Angelo June 13. Facebook / Hutto Police Department

Officer wins silver at Texas Police Games

A local officer took his skills from patrolling streets to athletic competition. Officer Randy Wheeler competed in the Texas Police Games in San Angelo Monday, June 13. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

Constable Paul Leal smiles with his award presented at the House of Representatives Chamber at the State Capitol in Austin June 10. Courtesy photos

Constable wins public service award

Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable Paul Leal was selected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to receive the 2022 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

A burn ban is in effect for Williamson County.

Burn ban in county

Outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated Williamson County effective immediately. On June 14, County Judge Bill Gravell issued an order declaring a local state of disaster for Williamson County. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM

cheers to 50 YEARS

cheers to 50 YEARS

The Williamson County Retired Teachers Association (WCRTA) celebrated their 50th anniversary June 10 at their June meeting. Held in the Taylor ISD Event Center, the retired teachers received a proclamation from the state of Texas and celebrated with banners, balloons, cake and a toast to the past 50 years with excitement about the future. 06/15/2022 06:25 AM