City of Taylor
County Briefs: Demolitions coming to old county jail site
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County Commissioners November 5 said aspects of the historic county jail will be demolished to prepare the land for future uses. Construction crews will start removing non-historic additions around the historic Williamson County Jail.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
One dead in Taylor after head-on collision
Nalani Nuylan
Taylor Police Department responded to the first fatal collision in Taylor for 2024 on February 21 at 2:34 p.m. Police were dispatched to a report of a reckless driver in the 3000 block of South Main Street.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Sun Archive.
Report: Samsung contributed $27 billion to Austin area
Nalani Nuylan
Samsung Austin Semiconductor released its 2023 Economic Impact Report.Conducted by a third party, the report highlights $26.8 billion in economic contribution and impact generated through operations of the Austin fab and the construction of the future manufacturing facility in Taylor.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Sun Archive.
Samsung setback
Nalani Nuylan
Korean-based tech giant Samsung announced it will delay the opening of its under-construction Williamson County facility to 2025.
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Daniel Stogner
Taylor man convicted of meth possession
Nalani Nuylan
A Williamson County jury found 44-year-old Daniel Stogner of Taylor guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a controlled substance, on December 5.
The jury sentenced Mr. Stogner to five years in prison with a $2,500 fine.
Monday, December 11, 2023
Sun Archive
Twinkling Taylor
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Taylor invites the community to participate in the city’s Christmas festivities at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.
Friday, November 17, 2023
Taylor drums up excitement with Percussion Park
Brigid Cooley
Make music in the park with Taylor’s new Percussion Park. The city is celebrating the opening of its new and interactive playground — located between the lake and the swimming pool in Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Drive — with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 18.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Taylor native Fred Kerley is pictured at the dedication of a mural painted by Taylor artist Adam Davenport at 1602 North Main Street, honoring him on Saturday, February 4. (Photos by Andy Sharp)
Photos: City of Taylor celebrates Olympian Fred Kerley with mural
Andy Sharp
The City of Taylor celebrated Olympian Fred Kerley Saturday, February 4, by dedicating a mural painted by artist Adam Davenport. The Taylor High School and Texas A&M graduate won the Silver Medal in the 100 meter event at the 2021 Olympic Games held in Tokyo.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Santa and his sleigh are pulled by a tractor during the Christmas Lights Parade, hosted by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)
Two Taylor parades kick off holiday season
Brigid Cooley
Taylor residents and visitors gathered Saturday, December 3, to watch two holiday parades — the Taylor Christmas Lights Parade hosted annually by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance and the city’s inaugural Very Merry Holiday Parade.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Drag queen Felicia Enspire was one of two queens present on the Taylor PRIDE float in last year’s Christmas Lights Parade. This year, the group will instead participate in the city of Taylor’s Very Merry Holiday Parade. (Photo courtesy Taylor PRIDE)
City of Taylor forms new holiday parade to create inclusive environment
Brigid Cooley
Two holiday parades will make their way through downtown Taylor this weekend.
The Taylor Christmas Lights Parade — hosted annually by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance — and the Very Merry Holiday Parade — hosted by the city for the first time this year— are both scheduled for 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 1, 2022