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NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! 🎙️

What happened when a series of devastating fires nearly wiped Taylor, Texas off the map in 1879?

In this episode of the WilCo TX Insider Podcast, local historian Tim Crow takes us back to one of the most defining moments in Taylor’s history. Learn how the Great Fires of 1879 destroyed much of the young community, and how the resilience, determination, and unity of its citizens turned tragedy into a new beginning.

It’s a powerful story of perseverance that helped shape the Taylor we know today.

If you love Texas history, local stories, and the people who built Williamson County, you won’t want to miss this episode.

🎧 Watch or listen now!

What surprised you most about Taylor’s history? Let us know in the comments.

#WilCoTXInsider #TaylorTX #TimCrow #TexasHistory #WilliamsonCounty #WayBackWilCo #LocalHistory #HistoricTexas #TaylorTexas #Podcast

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🎙️ Episode 3 | Travis Motal, Superintendent of Liberty Hill ISD

Strong schools are built through strong partnerships.

In Episode 3 of the WilCo TX Insider Podcast, I sit down with Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Travis Motal to discuss how collaboration between schools, local businesses, and industry leaders is creating life-changing opportunities for students.

We explore how Career & Technical Education (CTE) is preparing the next generation with real-world skills, hands-on experience, and direct pathways into high-demand careers through partnerships with companies like Firefly Aerospace, Samsung, Tesla, and many others shaping the future of Central Texas.

As Williamson County continues to grow, so does the opportunity to connect students with meaningful careers while building a stronger workforce for our community.

If you’re a parent, educator, business leader, or simply interested in the future of Liberty Hill, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Subscribe to the WilCo TX Insider Podcast for new episodes featuring the people, projects, and partnerships shaping Williamson County. #libertyhillisd #wilcotxinsider

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🚨 Big news for Taylor and Williamson County.

Taylor isn’t just getting one Samsung semiconductor fabrication plant…

It’s getting a second.

Samsung has confirmed it plans to break ground on Fab 2 before the end of 2026, while production at Fab 1 is expected to begin in the coming months.

The scale of this project is hard to overstate:
🔹 Approximately 1,200-acre campus
🔹 Nearly 4 million square feet of development completed
🔹 More than $55 billion invested across Central Texas
🔹 3,500+ permanent manufacturing jobs
🔹 Approximately 12,000 construction jobs

But this story is about more than semiconductors.

As Samsung expands, suppliers follow. New manufacturers move in. Restaurants and retail grow. Housing developments accelerate. Roads, utilities, and infrastructure continue expanding to support one of the fastest-growing technology corridors in America.

Samsung has also signed a $16.5 billion agreement with Tesla to manufacture next-generation AI chips that will help power Tesla’s future vehicle technology, adding another major chapter to Central Texas’ growing role in advanced manufacturing.

Taylor is no longer simply a growing town.

It’s becoming one of America’s premier semiconductor manufacturing hubs, and Williamson County is right at the center of it.

What do you think? Will Samsung’s continued expansion transform Taylor into one of the country’s leading technology cities? Let me know in the comments.

This Commercial Development Update is proudly brought to you by the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo.

Follow @WilCoTXInsider for the latest on business, development, growth, and the people shaping Williamson County.

#WilCoTXInsider #TaylorTX #WilliamsonCounty #Samsung #Tesla #Semiconductors #ChipManufacturing #EconomicDevelopment #CommercialDevelopment #CentralTexas #TexasBusiness #Manufacturing #Technology #AI #Development #Growth #BusinessNews #FutureOfTexas #TexasEconomy #TaylorTexas

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Before country music filled stadiums…

Before streaming…

There was the Texas dance hall.

For more than 120 years, Coupland Dancehall has been where music, memories, and Texas traditions came alive. From Saturday night dances and community gatherings to legendary performances by Texas artists, this historic building has become far more than a dance hall—it’s a symbol of Texas heritage.

Featured in productions like Lonesome Dove and HBO’s Love & Death, this small-town landmark has welcomed visitors from around the world while remaining the heart of Coupland.

In Williamson County’s rapid growth, places like this remind us that history isn’t locked away in museums.

Sometimes…

It’s still alive.

🎥 Watch the latest episode of Way Back WilCo as we uncover the story of one of the most iconic dance halls in Texas.

Have you ever danced at Coupland Dancehall? Share your memories in the comments. 👇

#WayBackWilCo #CouplandDancehall #CouplandTX #WilliamsonCounty #TexasHistory #TexasDanceHall #TexasCountry #HistoricTexas #TexasMusic #SmallTownTexas #TexasRoadTrip #CountryMusic #LoveAndDeath #LonesomeDove #ExploreTexas

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🏆 Episode 2 | Building the King of the Hill Tradition

How do you create a rivalry that lasts for generations?

In Episode 2 of the WilCo TX Insider Podcast, Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Travis Motal shares the vision for building a new tradition between Liberty Hill High School and Legacy Ranch High School through the King of the Hill rivalry.

From school pride to community spirit, this conversation explores how one game can become a tradition that students, families, and alumni look forward to for years to come.

#LibertyHill #LegacyRanch #KingOfTheHill #TexasHighSchoolFootball #FridayNightLights

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Big news for WilCo TX Insider!

This week marked a major milestone as we officially became an Official Media Partner of the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo.

This partnership is about much more than covering an event. It’s about helping tell the story of one of Williamson County’s greatest traditions and celebrating everything that makes our community special.

Between now and October 21–24, we’ll be bringing you:
• Exclusive interviews 🎙️
• Behind-the-scenes access 🎥
• Competitor and volunteer spotlights 🐂
• Fair history and traditions 🌾
• Event updates and insider coverage 📍

Our goal is simple: help make the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo the signature annual event that brings our entire county together while highlighting the people, businesses, agriculture, youth, and Western heritage that make Williamson County such a special place.

We’re honored to be part of the team and can’t wait to share the stories behind this incredible event.

See y’all at the fair! 🤠

#WilCoTXInsider #WilliamsonCountyFair #WilliamsonCountyRodeo #SupportLocal #TexasRodeo

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Just recorded a fantastic podcast episode with Jesse Ancira III from Ancira Salsa! We explored the roots of the company, the marketing moves that set them apart, and Jesse’s vision for the future. We also talked about how Ancira Salsa’s authentic flavors have earned a dedicated following. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! #WayBackWilCo #AnciraSalsa #WilCoBusiness #TaylorTX #GeorgetownTX WilCoTX

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This may be a long shot, but I wanted to reach out.

I cover growth, development, business, and local news throughout Williamson County, Texas, through WilCo TX Insider. We are also a premier media partner of the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo.

A local developer recently introduced me to an artist who created a remarkable piece titled “The Touch of Humanity.” He would be honored to gift the artwork to you, and I have attached a video so you can see the piece and the detail behind it.

The artist comes from a notable artistic family. His uncle was Karl Momen, the internationally recognized artist who created the Tree of Life sculpture in Utah. The artist has also had artwork included in a presidential collection.

I recently rebranded this X account from an older account, so I understand it may not yet look established. However, WilCo TX Insider has active and verifiable accounts on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. I am a real local media publisher simply trying to help this artist deliver a meaningful gift.

I understand you receive countless messages, but I felt the artwork and the story behind it were worth sharing. Please let me know if there is an appropriate person on your team I should contact regarding the gift.

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🏡 Another major residential community is coming to Williamson County.

Risewell Homes is developing Starling, a new 900-home master-planned community near Round Rock that will bring a mix of homes for first-time buyers, growing families, and move-up homeowners.

📍 Located near Rockride Lane and County Road 110, the approximately 230-acre community will feature homes ranging from 1,700 to 3,600 square feet, with home sales expected to begin in Spring 2027.

As Round Rock and Georgetown continue growing toward one another, developments like this are reshaping the future of eastern Williamson County. Along with new neighborhoods comes the need for expanded roads, schools, parks, utilities, and local businesses to support the area’s continued growth.

Do you think Williamson County is growing at the right pace, or is growth happening too fast?

👇 Share your thoughts in the comments.

#WilliamsonCounty #RoundRockTX #GeorgetownTX #TexasGrowth #NewHomes RealEstate CentralTexas WilCoTXInsider

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@ElonMuskAOC Would love one!
Also would love to talk with you about getting a local school district connected with your Tesla Manufacturing company in Bastrop! It would be great for the schools CTE program. The school district is located in Taylor TX

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Behaviour management is not about the young people,
behaviour management is about the adults.
A regulated calm adult can regulate a dysregulated,anxious child. But,a dysregulated adult can never regulate a dysregulated child.They need to be met in their nervous system states.🧠🌱

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Five goals when defusing an upset kid:

1. Treat them with dignity.
2. Preserve your own dignity.
3. Keep them in class.
4. Remain a 2nd to last word person.
5. Teach & practice alternative behavior.

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