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Residents look to the fireworks in the sky as they sit at Memorial Stadium next to Murphy Park in Taylor July 4. Photo by Fernando Castro

Freedom’s fire

Murphy Park was packed this past Monday for a birthday party celebrate across the country. The American Legion Graham D. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

A utility worker works on a power line pole on Lake Drive in Taylor July 24, 2020. Photo by Fernando Castro

Egrets spark outage

Taylor suffered a large power outage in the late hours of Independence Day. 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. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

A Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable vehicle helps block traffic as a fire rages on Main Street between Chandler Road and FM 1331 in Taylor June 30. Facebook / Williamson County Constable Precinct 4

Fire claims local home

A Thursday fire destroyed a home near the northern edge of Taylor. On June 30, the Taylor Fire Department and others responded to a fire at 11 a.m. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

Tourney deadline extended

Tourney deadline extended

The ninth annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 basketball tournament is this weekend, and there’s still time to sign up. “We want as many people to sign up as we can,” said Jason Hennington, publisher and tournament director. 07/06/2022 10:38 AM

A utility worker works on a power line pole on Lake Drive in Taylor July 24, 2020.

Egrets spark outage during fireworks

07/05/2022 01:20 PM

Fireworks launch over Murphy Park in Taylor July 4, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro

Taylor, county issue firework restrictions

There will be fireworks in the sky over Williamson County this weekend, but most residents are not allowed to launch the pyrotechnics themselves. Local cities’ and county officials have each issued statements on what restrictions are in place regarding fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Mayor Gerald Anderson shakes lifeguard Sydney Branson’s hand prior to doing the same with Landon Mikulencak as Taylor parks and recreation director Tyler Bybee (far left) and the Taylor City Council look on during a meeting at city hall in Taylor June 23. Photo by Fernando Castro

Lifeguards honored for rescue

Two lifeguards lived up to their namesake and were recently recognized as lifesavers. On June 23, YMCA lifeguards Sydney Branson and Landon Mikulencak were recognized at the Taylor City Council meeting for saving a life in the pool of the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center in Taylor earlier this summer. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Wrangle codes next week

Wrangle codes next week

Residents can dust up with Taylor’s development codes next Wednesday. Code Rodeo: Code Development Update will be held July 13 at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

07/02/2022 11:12 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. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

The Parasol Patrol and others listen to Mayor Brandt Rydell’s opening remarks at the Taylor PRIDE Festival in Taylor June 25. Photo by Fernando Castro

PRIDE of love and spirit

Residents and leaders both municipal and otherwise plenty to say in one of Taylor’s most debated new festivals. On June 25, the Taylor PRIDE Music & Arts Festival had its second inperson and third overall annual event on Second Street. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Protesters (from left) Bradley Machita, Spencer Ripple and Chris Connell stand at the corner of Second and Main streets with a different message during the PRIDE festival. Photo by Jason Hennington

PRIDE of love and spirit

Last weekend, not everyone was celebrating at the PRIDE festival downtown. A group of protesters were at the event to provide a different perspective on PRIDE. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Dwayne Ariola (left) and others stand for the National Anthem at Independence Day festivities at Murphy Park in Taylor July 4, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro

Parade, fireworks in Taylor Monday

America’s birthday has arrived, and east Williamson County residents don’t have to go far to celebrate. The American Legion Graham D. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Taylor lSD OKs budget

Taylor lSD OKs budget

Taylor Independent School District has set up its financial outlook for the next school year. On June 27, Taylor ISD’s board of trustees approved to adopt the school’s 2022-23 budget after a public hearing. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM

Commissioner Russ Boles addresses residents during a celebration of improvements near the intersection of Davilla and Walton streets in Granger June 22. Photo by Fernando Castro

Street upgrades finish

A spring project near downtown Granger is complete. Williamson County and Granger officials and residents celebrated Davilla Street improvements with a ribbon cutting June 22. 07/02/2022 11:12 AM