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Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a global manufacturer well-versed with the intricacies of doing business in Texas. But other Korean suppliers who seek to follow suit may not have it so easy.

As the end of the 88th legislature grows near, new laws are on the horizon that could add to the development pressures the county is already facing, said one elected official. On Monday, May 15, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles said as the county becomes less rural due to the explosive growth associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors, the state continues to push through bills that could limit its ability to plan.

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@ granitemediapartners. com.

The clock is ticking on getting bills out of the House and to the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov.

What if you woke up with only the things you were grateful for yesterday? When you leave your house and return to it safely, that is a blessing that is often underestimated. The same goes for all of the other good things that happen to us each and every day.

Bernard Andrew Mokry was called home to the Lord Jesus Monday evening May 8, 2023. He was born Dec.

A potential new law could give some relief to property owners living in the shadow of Samsung Austin Semiconductor by allowing them to petition Taylor for removal from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

The Murphy Park Soccer Mini-Pitch Grand Opening was scheduled for May 13, but it had to be rescheduled due to weather. The new tentative date is June 17.

Juneteenth is considered the second Independence Day in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery Jan.

Heritage Square Farmer’s Market 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.

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

From 6 to 9 p.m. on the Friday before Memorial Day, May 26, the Hutto Municipal Government will host Hutto Parks and Recreation for a block-party at the Hutto Co-Op, 420 U.S.

At 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29, the City of Taylor will salute and honor the soldiers who have both fought and fallen for the freedoms we have today.

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St.

Students at Taylor Independent School District have finished their final semester at the Taylor Achievement Student Center. By finishing the semester, students received their course completion certificates,which state that they have completed all academic course requirements to graduate high school.