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Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 31, e-edition of the Taylor Press.

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Opportunity was the word of the day at the Samsung Taylor Site Job Fair Sept. 1, sponsored by Samsung Austin Semiconductor, at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor.

The possibility that Samsung could be expanding the scope of its presence more than five-fold in the next two decades, along with concerns by some Taylor-area landowners, has Taylor city officials ordering up another look at the longrange comprehensive plan for the area. At issue are areas of Taylor and the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) that have been put off limits for dense housing, industrial, commercial or retail development because of the high cost of extending wastewater services to those areas.

Taylor Independent School District is addressing all aspects surrounding claims of a threat made at Taylor Middle School last week, including the possibility that the juvenile may have been bullied. “Even as a response to bullying, if a child says something that makes other kids and parents have fear of harm or their safety at school, it will still be addressed very.

STAFF REPORTS WILCO — Williamson County is seeing explosive growth, and the new budget for fiscal year 2022-23 reflects that, with additions to personnel and services. “The growth in Williamson County drives the need for more courts and more EMS personnel and more services in general,” said Precinct 1.

A family reunion is planned for mascots – Taylor Duck mascots. The Taylor High School Ex-Students Association is calling all THS mascots for a Waddles Family Reunion during homecoming festivities Sept.

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a polka worship service at 10:30 a.m. at 30650 State Highway 95 in Bartlett. The Praha Brothers Polka Band will play hymns and the liturgy, and everyone is invited to attend. A home cooked German meal will be served immediately after the service, which can be eaten at the church or can be taken to go. Desserts will also be available.

St. Mary’s Catholic School will host their 88th Annual Homecoming Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Parish and on school grounds to raise funds for the parish. The event will feature live music, concessions, a raffle drawing, games, as well as a silent and live auction. In addition, a barbecue meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $12 per plate, with an optional dessert available for a donation.

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

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

Tommy Scott, age 74, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. A visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home. A celebration of Tommy’s life will be held Saturday, Sept.

Raymond Glenn Appel, 78, passed away Aug. 26.