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A potential vote is sparking a heated debate over which agency could end up providing fire protection in the county — a long-established volunteer department or a tax-funded firehouse.

Flames rise over fireprotection concerns

A potential vote is sparking a heated debate over which agency could end up providing fire protection in the county — a long-established volunteer department or a tax-funded firehouse. At issue is whether the Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department in Taylor or the Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Jim Buzan (right) congratulates Sam Dowdy as he heads to the front to accept the Rotary Citizen of the Year award. Photos by Jason Hennington

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

More than 350 people celebrated Taylor’s most accomplished volunteers, dignitaries and businesses Tuesday night. On Jan. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Body found in Belton could be Taylor man.

Body found in Lampasas River could be missing Taylor man

01/20/2023 03:36 PM

water leak

Holiday water events spur staff additions, new equipment

01/20/2023 02:19 PM

Mitch Roberts, CEO of EVO Entertainment Group, announces plans for EVO Entertainment in Hutto. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

EVO announces plans for Hutto

01/19/2023 07:37 PM

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Ducks grounded by Tigers

The Taylor Ducks lost to the Smithville Tigers 59-54 on their home court Friday night, which dropped their record to 1-3 in district play. Ducks head coach Stephen Gibson said Friday’s loss was very frustrating because he knows how good his team is, they just have to put it together. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

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Rams secure first win of the season

The St. Mary’s Rams defeated the Sterling Classical Soldiers (Leander) by a score of 34-33 to secure their first win of the season. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

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Lady Ducks extend their win streak to three games

SMITHVILLE – The Taylor Lady Ducks traveled to Smithville Friday night for a district matchup and left with a victory. The 58-44 win over Smithville was the fifth district win for the Lady Ducks this season and is their third in a row. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

January 18, 1976 - Super Bowl X, Miami Orange Bowl, Miami, FL: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Dallas Cowboys, 21-17; MVP: Lynn Swann, Pittsburgh, WR.. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

LOCAL SPORTS

Basketball Taylor Girls: Jan. 17 Austin Achieve Jan. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

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Hippos take down Wolves

PFLUGERVILLE – The Hutto Hippos boys’ varsity basketball defeated the Weiss Wolves 61-41 Friday night to improve their record to 3-2 in district. The Hippos picked up their victory on the road and keeps them in the mix for a spot in the playoffs. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

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Milano tops Tigers

MILANO – Milano’s Jase Todd scored 35 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter, and the Eagles topped the Thrall Tigers (8-9 overall, 2-3 District 27-2A) 57-45 Friday night. Both teams struggled from the field through the first half as both teams shot under 30 percent for the first two quarters. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

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Tigerettes keep rolling

MILANO – CeCe Walker led three Thrall Tigerettes in doublefigure scoring, and the Tigerettes (19-10 overall, 4-2 District 27-2A) outscored the Milano Lady Eagles 35-7 in the second half in route to a 53-23 crushing of Milano Friday night. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. For updates, visit https://www.facebook. com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM

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