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Attorney Chris Johns addresses a group of landowners Jan. 19 at the Taylor Public Library. Photo by Nicole Lessin

ETJ landowners get organized, meet

Organizers of a recently formed nonprofit say they are working to protect landowner’s rights in Taylor’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. “If you have any property out in the ETJ, you may have had a sale that did not go through,” said local landowner Hannah Wolbrueck. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Jim Buzan (right) congratulates Sam Dowdy as he heads to the front to accept the Rotary Citizen of the Year award. Photos by Jason Hennington

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

More than 350 people celebrated Taylor’s most accomplished volunteers, dignitaries and businesses Tuesday night. On Jan. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Body found in Belton could be Taylor man.

Body found in Lampasas River could be missing Taylor man

01/20/2023 03:36 PM

water leak

Holiday water events spur staff additions, new equipment

01/20/2023 02:19 PM

Shannon Bagent at the Black Sparrow Music Parlor.

Black Sparrow will fly again, says owner

01/12/2023 03:23 PM

Esmerelda Renee Alderete

Murder suspect arrested

01/11/2023 12:24 PM

One dead after weekend collision

One dead after weekend collision

01/09/2023 11:35 AM

Taylor Police Department arrest report

Taylor Police Department arrest report

01/06/2023 05:48 PM

The Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center in the 500 block of Burkett Street was burned to the ground in July. The suspect, James Paul Gogolewski, was arrested July 12. However, the Grand Jury of Williamson County returned a “No Bill” for the case. Photo by Jason Hennington

Dickey Museum burned, no indictment

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. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM

Feathers surround a lone egret after the fireworks display reportedly caused birds to flee their nests. Photo by Emily Holmes

Egrets spark outrage

On July 4, residents in central and north Taylor were without electricity, some from shortly after sunset into the early morning hours of July 5. The outages, which turned off lights in homes and streets, coincided shortly after the start of the annual fireworks display at Murphy Park to celebrate the Fourth of July. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM

Granger residents work to clean up and rebuild after the devastation from tornados in March. Photos by Jake Ferrigan, Aerotract Geospatial

Tornado tears through Williamson County

March 21 A severe line of early spring thunderstorms that carved a path of destruction across central Texas spawned at least five tornadoes, including one that wreaked havoc in Hutto, Granger and Taylor. Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell reported that 1,119 structures were damaged in Williamson County from the tornadoes. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM

Taylor High School Band and Color Guard students celebrate the end of summer practice in the 100 plus degree heat with a visit from the Taylor Fire Department. Courtesy photo

Just one day into the new year, and much has changed since the Earth rotated around the sun. We take a look back at 2022 in our annual year in review issue of the Taylor Press. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM

School bonds pass and fail

School bonds pass and fail

In 2022, bonds were presented for school districts in the area. Taylor, Coupland and Thrall school districts all had bond proposals on ballots in either May or November. Each bond was focused on preparing for growth. The bonds were placed in the hands of voters, and not all propositions passed. 12/31/2022 07:24 AM