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A local officer took his skills from patrolling streets to athletic competition. Officer Randy Wheeler competed in the Texas Police Games in San Angelo Monday, June 13.

Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable Paul Leal was selected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to receive the 2022 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service.

Outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated Williamson County effective immediately. On June 14, County Judge Bill Gravell issued an order declaring a local state of disaster for Williamson County.

The Williamson County Retired Teachers Association (WCRTA) celebrated their 50th anniversary June 10 at their June meeting. Held in the Taylor ISD Event Center, the retired teachers received a proclamation from the state of Texas and celebrated with banners, balloons, cake and a toast to the past 50 years with excitement about the future.

Known as “a second Independence Day,” Juneteenth will be celebrated this weekend with events in Fannie Robinson Park in Taylor. The Welfare Workers Club will present the Emancipation Day Juneteenth 2022 Weekend Celebration June 17-18 at the Dickey Community Center in Robinson Park.

HUTTO – At a special called city council meeting this past Thursday, June 9, the Hutto city council released the plans on filling the city manager position. On Thursday, June 23, the Hutto City Council will release the names of the five or six candidates for the city manager position.

Downtown Taylor is set to host the third of a relatively new annual festival. Taylor Pride, an LGBTQ advocacy organization for the Taylor area, is holding it second in-person pride celebration Saturday, June 25, from 2 to 10 p.m.

“Shall I tell you the secret of the ‘gay agenda?’ … It is to be loved and accepted as is, just like anyone else, without having to change or be changed.” — Susan Cottrell The month of June is dedicated to being the annual Pride Month in the U.S.. Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for the pursuit of equality and freedom.

Graduation season includes another area resident earning a college diploma. Susan Garry, of Taylor, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from the Ann S.

A recent graduate reflects on her time at Taylor High School and looks forward to her next steps in New York City at an Ivy League school, Colombia University. Samantha McIntyre graduated with numerous honors and a roar of cheering as she walked the stage May 27.

June 12, 1922, Browns pitcher Hub Pruett strikes out future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth three consecutive times as St. Louis beats New York Yankees, 7-1 at Sportsman’s Park, St.

Taylor Basketball in the Park June 9,14,16,21,23,28,30 July 12,14,19,21,26,28 7-9 p.m. Robinson Park Thrall Strength & Conditioning June 13-July 28 Volleyball Camp July 25-27 Football Camp July 25-28 Cross Country Camp Jun 21 & 28 July 12 & 19 Granger Football Camp July 25-27 Volleyball Camp July 25-27 For full stories on all events visit www.taylorpress.net/ sports.