Taylor Area Could See 10,000 New Jobs from Samsung

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Wharton Journal-SpectatorWharton County Judge Phillip Spenrath gave commissioners an update on the proposed budget and even with an anticipated increase of $1.6 million in revenue, the budget was$170,000 in the hole.

Rockdale ReporterState records show that Samsung Austin Semiconductor wants to add nine more fabrication plants at its Taylor site, creating up to 10,000 jobs and a nearly $185 billion investmentin the region.

Gonzales InquirerAn estimated 15,000 people attended the two-day Float Fest, a two-day music, camping and floating festival in Gonzales.

Giddings Times & NewsJennifer Kramer, who is accused of murdering her roommate Christopher Michael Gonzales last year, has been foundcompetent to stand trial.

Colorado County CitizenThe Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge outside Eagle Lake, celebrated its 50th anniversary July 21 with a day of informative talks andvisiting dignitaries.

Columbus Banner-PressThe Columbus Junior Girls softball all-stars won the Southwest Regional title and are heaging to Kirkland, Washingtonfor the World Series.

Brenham Banner-PressBrenham ISD is the oldest public school district in Texas and has made plans for a 147th anniversary celebration Sept. 2 that will include inducting four into its Distinguished AlumniHall of Fame.

Bellville TimesThe 95th annual Austin County Fair has announced its musical lineup. The event will be held Oct, 7- Oct. 16 and feature The Eli Young Band, NealMcCoy and Josh Ward.A new 422-mile natural gas pipeline stretching from West Texas to Ford Bend County will go through 50-miles of land inAustin County.

Weimar MercuryColorado County EMS director Amanda Daniel has resigned for personal reasons and Chuck Rogers has been namedinterim director.

East Bernard ExpressWharton County Sheriff Shannon Srubar is asking county commissioners for 15-percent raises for all of his employees inthe sheriff’s department.