City of Taylor cancels 4th of July events, prohibits large gatherings
Mayor Brandt Rydell will issue an executive order canceling several upcoming events in the city, including the planned Independence Day vehicle parade and fireworks display.
Taylor holds off on reopening certain public facilities as county sees spike in COVID-19 cases
It’s not just public facilities impacted. After talking with county health leaders, the city has changed the way they celebrate upcoming holidays.
City of Taylor to keep park facilities closed due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Park facilities will continue to be closed until the county sees a 14-day decline in cases, as recommended by the WCCHD.
Taylor Animal Shelter in need of volunteers to walk dogs
"Walking is a great way to get the dogs out of their kennels and to work on socializing," says the shelter.
Taylor police investigating first fatal collision of the year
The crash happened at around 5:45 a.m. on Monday, June 1 in the 300 block of Carlos Parker Boulevard SW in Taylor.
Alligator found prowling around Taylor neighborhood
Alligators are a protected species in Texas and according to Texas Parks & Wildlife, the spring is their mating season.
Parks, trails in Central Texas closing for Easter weekend to slow spread of COVID-19
The park closures will begin Thursday night and run until Monday morning. Parks will have signs prohibiting anyone from using the area.
City of Taylor closing parks, trails Easter weekend
The city says the closures will help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Overnight shooting in Taylor leaves 17-year-old girl dead
The deceased was later identified as 17-year-old Jade Erwin of Elgin, Texas.
Police warn Taylor residents of phone scam
The suspect said the resident needed to withdraw cash and meet them with the money, their bank card, and their driver's license at a location in Austin.
City of Taylor holding groundbreaking ceremony for new Dickey-Givens Community Center
he ceremony will take place on Wednesday, January 15 at 4 p.m. The public can meet at the site location in Fannie Robinson Park at 260 S. Dolan Street.
WCSO thwart burglary, arrest one in Taylor
A man inside of the suspicious vehicle was arrested for outstanding warrants. Police believe another suspect was involved and has not been identified.
Production stopped at industrial plant in Taylor after fire but workers will still get paid
A preliminary review of an industrial plant fire in Taylor indicates that the business may be able to reopen sooner than expected.
Taylor Fire Department: No injuries in extinguished chemical plant fire
The fire began around 7:50 p.m. Saturday night at the manufacturing plant located at 206 Allison Road in Taylor, Texas. Fire units arrived on scene and saw the roof of the plant was on fire.
Lake Marble Falls, Lake Granger join list of 27 Texas lakes infested with zebra mussels
Lake Marble Falls, along with Lake Granger north of Taylor, join 27 other Texas lakes where zebra mussels have been found. The mussels not only cause problems for water utilities, but clusters of the shells are razor-sharp, creating hazards in recreational areas.
Immigration rights activists rally outside T. Don Hutto facility, calling on Congress to shut it down
Immigration rights activists are calling on Congress to close the T. Don Hutto Detention Center.
Search for man accused of opening fire at Taylor bar
A search is underway for a man accused of opening fire at a bar in Taylor over the weekend.
Homes, businesses in Taylor prep for storm following recent flooding
With more rain on the way, people in Taylor are concerned.
Man dies after crashing SUV during Taylor police chase
A man died after crashing his SUV while fleeing from Taylor police Saturday.
