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Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's office.

Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's office.

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Taylor man sentenced to 15 years for stalking

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 28, 2024
Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor, pled guilty to stalking with a previous stalking conviction and will serve 15 years. According to the Williamson County District Attorney’s office, Mr. Hovey was a member of a Round Rock gym owned by the victim.
The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Soulbrian during the October 8 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Soulbrian during the October 8 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County gives $2 million tax abatement

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Another South Korean company will come to Williamson County, following the path set by Samsung. Soulbrain —  a South Korean-based corporation that provides chemical production use in the semiconductor process — is the latest company to strike a tax abatement deal with Williamson County.
Large numbers of egrets gather around the rookery at Murphy Park on Thursday evening, September 5, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Large numbers of egrets gather around the rookery at Murphy Park on Thursday evening, September 5, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Flock prepares to leave as summer ends

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 20, 2024
As summer nears its conclusion, the egrets making their home at the rookery in Taylor’s Murphy Park will soon move on. These migratory birds arrive here each spring to add to their families, usually leaving by late-September, or early-October.
Members of the Taylor Fire Department take part in the parade along Main Street during the Patriot Day observance on Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024. Patriot Day commemorates the events of September 11, 2001. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of the Taylor Fire Department take part in the parade along Main Street during the Patriot Day observance on Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024. Patriot Day commemorates the events of September 11, 2001. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Taylor observes Patriot Day

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 13, 2024
Drew Clinkscales, left, and Matt Bishop, with the M & D Texas BBQ team, prepare their three briskets for judging at the 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Held at Murphy Park, the event, attracting entrants from all over Texas, continued through Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Drew Clinkscales, left, and Matt Bishop, with the M & D Texas BBQ team, prepare their three briskets for judging at the 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Held at Murphy Park, the event, attracting entrants from all over Texas, continued through Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Texas pitmasters smoke competition at 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 24, 2024
The 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off began on Friday, August 16.  Held at Murphy Park, the event, attracting entrants from all over Texas, continued through Saturday.    Photo by Andy Sharp. 
Dusty Rhodes, a Bull Riding competitor from Sanger, Texas holds onto the arena fencing after being thrown from the bull he was riding.

Dusty Rhodes, a Bull Riding competitor from Sanger, Texas holds onto the arena fencing after being thrown from the bull he was riding.

Thrilling Spectacle

Andy Sharp
Monday, July 22, 2024
The 74th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the event continued at the Williamson County Expo Center for two more nights on Friday and Saturday. Photos by Andy Sharp
Edward Tito Garza. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Edward Tito Garza. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

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Williamson County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple drug-related arrests

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Last week, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office closed two different drug cases across Central Texas.On June 12, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, alongside SWAT and K9 units, executed a search warrant at 417 East Rio Grande Street. in Taylor.

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County cities gain revenue, new sales tax report finds

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The Texas Comptroller has released the updated sales tax data for June 2024.  For cities across the county, most saw an increase in revenues when compared to 2023’s numbers. Most notably Liberty Hill gained 81.77 percent more in profit, earning over $575,000.
6-year-old Cade Cantu, left, is joined by his brother Cash, 8, as Cade gets ready to to compete in Mutton Bustin' at the 1st Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The rodeo was open to entrants 18-years-old or younger. Photo by Andy Sharp.

6-year-old Cade Cantu, left, is joined by his brother Cash, 8, as Cade gets ready to to compete in Mutton Bustin' at the 1st Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The rodeo was open to entrants 18-years-old or younger. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Fun at the First Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo

Andy Sharp
Friday, June 21, 2024
Trees and brush gather around the long-retired truss bridge along County Road 366 in the Rowe Valley area on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Trees and brush gather around the long-retired truss bridge along County Road 366 in the Rowe Valley area on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

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Rowe Valley truss bridge connects to history

Andy Sharp
Friday, June 21, 2024
Situated over the San Gabriel River between Jonah and Circleville, just off State Highway 29, sits a now abandoned truss bridge that was originally built in 1909. Colloquially called the Rowe Valley Bridge, the Easley Bridge has three sections of crisscrossed iron that tower above the river.
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