Taylor

A possible life-changing opportunity for students is coming to Taylor. A trade school has been announced, however, the first step begins next month.

To address inflation, market-driven personnel costs, as well as other major one-time projects on the horizon, Taylor’s 2024 budget is likely to swell by about 29 percent this year, city leaders said.

The annual Taylor Rodeo is just days away. Held every year since 1950, the rodeo begins this Thursday, July 13, and runs through Saturday, July 15.

On Saturday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Taylor Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center will host a hiring fair.

The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https:// www.facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket.

On Monday, July 10, Taylor detectives received confirmation that the body found last week is the Taylor man who has been missing since June 20. Fingerprint comparison done by Hill Country Forensics matched the body to that of Adrian Zachary, 45, of Taylor.

Thursday morning, July 13, from 8 to 9 a.m., the East Williamson County Higher Education Center will host the Hutto Power Breakfast, 1600 Innovation Blvd., Hutto. The Power Breakfast is a monthly event encouraging networking.

The 10th annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament was held on July 8–9 at Taylor High School with 19 teams in the 18-and-older division, six squads in the 11–14 division and the Shining Stars special needs group playing on Sunday at the end of the action. A new champion was crowned in the 18-and-older division as Snipe Squad Reloaded knocked off the defending champion Austin Knightz in an extremely competitive semifinal matchup on Sunday and cruised in the championship game against the Bandits.

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.

“It’s hard to believe it has been a year to the day that the arson happened ... it was a hate crime,” said Jose Orta, community member. “Out of hate, out of those ashes, the Dickey house will rise like a phoenix.”

This Thursday is a much-awaited event, the vacant business at Second and Main streets has officially been filled by the Second Street Station, 201 N. Main St. The Station will have a grand opening event from 4 p.m. to midnight.

The Rotary Club of Taylor has gone through a leadership change. A new president took the helm earlier this month.