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Cindy Bryan was among the volunteers from Taylor’s First United Methodist Church helping distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry in downtown Taylor on Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.

Cindy Bryan was among the volunteers from Taylor’s First United Methodist Church helping distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry in downtown Taylor on Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.

Volunteers help distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry

Andy Sharp
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Volunteers from Taylor’s First United Methodist Church helping distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry in downtown Taylor on Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.  Although this is one of the pantry’s scheduled distributions, the number of people receiving food items has increased this week.
3-year-old Hunter Davila and his brother Kayson, 7, enjoying looking at a 1941 Chevy Deluxe during the 12th Annual Main Street Car Show held in downtown Taylor on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

3-year-old Hunter Davila and his brother Kayson, 7, enjoying looking at a 1941 Chevy Deluxe during the 12th Annual Main Street Car Show held in downtown Taylor on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Taylor's Main Street Car Show

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The 12th annual Main Street Car Show was held in downtown Taylor on Saturday, October 25, 2025.    Photos by Andy Sharp. 
Fog settles in as a cormorant flies over the lake at Murphy Park on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025. The fog began to lift after 10 a.m. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Fog settles in as a cormorant flies over the lake at Murphy Park on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025. The fog began to lift after 10 a.m. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Fall morning fog

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Fog settles in as a cormorant  flies over the lake at Murphy Park on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025. The fog began to lift after 10 a.m. Photo by Andy Sharp 
Larry Schmitt holds a sign that says “Tyrants Fear a Free Press” during a “No Kings” demonstration in downtown Taylor on on Saturday afternoon, October 18, 2025. The crowd was approximately 300, mostly gathered at 2nd and Main Streets. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Larry Schmitt holds a sign that says “Tyrants Fear a Free Press” during a “No Kings” demonstration in downtown Taylor on on Saturday afternoon, October 18, 2025. The crowd was approximately 300, mostly gathered at 2nd and Main Streets. Photo by Andy Sharp.

‘No Kings’ protests draws supporters, opposition, costumes

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Demonstrators gathered in downtown Taylor on Saturday afternoon, October 18, for a "No Kings" protest. The crowd was approximately 300, mostly gathered at Second and Main Streets. Other nearby protests were held in Round Rock, Pflugerville and downtown Austin at the same time.- Photos by Andy Sharp
Thomas Glen Holman

Thomas Glen Holman

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Multiple offender gets 80 years for DWI

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Thomas Glen Holman of Taylor was found guilty of driving while intoxicated for a third or greater offence as a habitual offender. He was sentenced to 80 years by a Williamson County jury on October 7.
Thomas Michael Flinders, 22, of Jarrell. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Thomas Michael Flinders, 22, of Jarrell. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

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Taylor stabbings lead to Jarrell arrest

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 13, 2025
The Taylor Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the evening of October 7, just before 11:26 p.m.According to an October 8 news release, Taylor Police responded to the 4100 block of Kings Canyon Drive, near the Taylor Walmart Supercenter, to a report of an assault in...
7-year-old Jackson Long enjoys a foot-long corn dog before taking part in Mutton Bustin’ at the 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 17,2025. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Jackson Long enjoys a foot-long corn dog before taking part in Mutton Bustin’ at the 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 17,2025. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo

Andy Sharp
Sunday, July 20, 2025
The 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo took place Thursday, July 17, 2025.  Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center.  Photos by Andy Sharp
The Old Dickey-Givens Community Center, located at 903 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, was destroyed by a fire Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of the City of Taylor.

The Old Dickey-Givens Community Center, located at 903 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, was destroyed by a fire Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of the City of Taylor.

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Fire engulfs another historic Taylor building

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
A fire destroyed the Old Dickey-Givens Community Center building located at 903 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard early Sunday morning, June 29.The Taylor Fire Department responded to the scene at approximately 8:45 a.m., according to a news release from the city.
Cameron Blodgett, 17, left, entered in steer wrestling (called chute dogging here), Bryden Gonzales, center, 18, entered in bull riding, and Talan Espinoza, 18, also entered in bull riding, wait for their time in the competition arena during the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Now in its second year, the rodeo showcases athletes 18 or younger. The event is coordinated by the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo Association. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cameron Blodgett, 17, left, entered in steer wrestling (called chute dogging here), Bryden Gonzales, center, 18, entered in bull riding, and Talan Espinoza, 18, also entered in bull riding, wait for their time in the competition arena during the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Now in its second year, the rodeo showcases athletes 18 or younger. The event is coordinated by the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo Association. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo in Taylor

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo was held at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor on Saturday, June 21.  Now in its second year, the rodeo showcases athletes 18 or younger. The event is coordinated by the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo Association.    Photos by Andy Sharp
In center U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, 17th District; Russ Boles, Williamson County commissioner, Precinct 4; Steve Snell, Williamson County judge; Caroline Harris Davila, state representative and Marc Williams, executive director of TxDOT cut the ribbon to open the East Wilco Highway, June 20. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

In center U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, 17th District; Russ Boles, Williamson County commissioner, Precinct 4; Steve Snell, Williamson County judge; Caroline Harris Davila, state representative and Marc Williams, executive director of TxDOT cut the ribbon to open the East Wilco Highway, June 20. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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'We are looking beyond'

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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