KRXT 98.5, Taylor, TX (2025)

07/21/2025

Jul 21

Keen, Elmer Everett "Corky," 90, Cameron, Services Monday July 21st, 9 am, Marek Burns Laywell Funeral Home, Cameron. Burial Keen Family Cemetery. Visitation Sunday July 20th from 4 to 6 pm.

Offield, Geraldine, 94, Rockdale, Former City Council Member, Services Saturday 10 am, First Baptist Church, Rockdale. Visitation Friday 5 to 7 pm, Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale.

Pohorelsky, Jimmie, Jr., 76, Giddings, Thursday 10 am, St Margaret Catholic Church, Giddings. Burial Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 5 to 7 pm, Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Giddings.

Michna, Irene Kaye, 81, Services Today (Mon) 3 pm, First Baptist Church, Taylor.
Burial 4 pm Taylor City Cemetery. Providence Funeral Home Taylor in charge.

07/21/2025

Headlines
Jul 21

(Giddings)--Lee County Authorities executed a coordinated search and arrest warrant in the 300 block of East Austin Street in Giddings Thursday. The Lee County Sheriff's Office, Lee County Constable Precinct 2, and the Brenham Police Department Crime Reduction Unit executed the search and arrest warrant in the 300 block of East Austin in Giddings. A second search warrant was executed in Smithville by the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office. The warrants led to the arrest of Juan Carlos Macedo of Smithville. He was charged with Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone, a first degree felony. Authorities seized $37,000 in currency believed to be drug money, one ounce of co***ne, four ounces of methamphetamine, five handguns, one semi-automatic rifle, and 2 vehicles. The case remains under investigation and other charges and arrests may follow.

(Taylor)--The Taylor Duck Football team has been named the District 13-4a Division One Champion for the 2024 Season. Austin LBJ won the title but was reportedly forced to vacate its 11 wins from the 2024 Season due to the use of ineligible players. Taylor was 5-6 overall, 5-1 in district with the loss to LBJ. The forfeit means the Ducks are officially 6-5 overall, with an undefeated 6-0 mark in District 13-4A Division 1 play. The Ducks open the 2025 Season Aug 29th at Gatesville.

(Rockdale)--The Rockdale City Council will hold a special meeting today at 5:30 pm at City Hall at 505 West Cameron. Among the items on the agenda, the Council will make arrangements to submit a grant application from the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife for funding of improvements to Bridge Park and Firemen's Memorial Park, currently known as Skate Park. The council will also conduct a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.

(Las Vegas)--Pro Baseball, the Round Rock Express trailed 3-0 early, but then tied the game at 4, and it went to extra innings. Expres DH Michael Helman's 2 run RBI single gave the express a 6 to 4 lead, and the lead would stand, 6-5. The Express are off today as they travel to Tacoma to begin a series.

07/20/2025

Headlines
Jul 20

(Rockdale)--The Rockdale City Council learned about issuance of a tax note for funding street reconstruction and park improvements during the Council meeting Monday. The City would be able to draw about $1.15 million from that tax note. The City learned from workers from the Texas Municipal League assisting the city in some financial record work recently. TML workers told the City that the City's debt tax rate was changing, resulting in a drop of revenue from the interest & sinking rate, so maintaining the city's rates as they are would be a move toward stability. City Manager Tim Kelty said a debt rate that bounces up and down can cause problems in maintaining the Maintenance and Operations rate. The funds from the tax note will be directed to addressing city streets.

(Taylor)--The City of Taylor and the Taylor Economic Development Corporation are working on a location for a proposed data center. BPP Projects has been working with the City and the Taylor EDC since December 2023 to find a location for the operation and negotiate incentive deals for the one billion dollar center. Last August, the Council and the EDC approved a 50% rebate on property taxes for 10 years on each of the 3 phases of construction for the one billion dollar project. Some residents have expressed doubt about the location of the facility, being near residential areas.

(Austin)--A Taylor man was sentenced Tuesday in connection with possession of co***ne with intent to deliver, according to the Williamson County District Attorney's Office. The DA's office said a jury sentenced 47 year old Barry Deshawn White to serve 43 years in prison. The conviction stemmed from an investigation via an anonymous tip in November 2024, reporting illegal narcotics sales from a home in Taylor. Evidence at the trial showed White conducting hand-to-hand transactions from his vehicle in front of a home. According to the press release, law enforcement searched White's vehicle and found bags containing 66 grams of ma*****na, 12 grams of co***ne, a digital scale and Ziplock bags. The DA's office said White had an extensive criminal record that included prior convictions for evading and resisting arrest, possession of controlled substance and assault. He was also previously arrested in 2008 for felony possession with intent to deliver co***ne.

(Giddings)--Lee County Authorities executed a coordinated search and arrest warrant in the 300 block of East Austin Street in Giddings Thursday. The Lee County Sheriff's Office, Lee County Constable Precinct 2, and the Brenham Police Department Crime Reduction Unit executed the search and arrest warrant in the 300 block of East Austin in Giddings. A second search warrant was executed in Smithville by the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office. The warrants led to the arrest of Juan Carlos Macedo of Smithville. He was charged with Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone, a first degree felony. Authorities seized $37,000 in currency believed to be drug money, one ounce of co***ne, four ounces of methamphetamine, five handguns, one semi-automatic rifle, and 2 vehicles. The case remains under investigation and other charges and arrests may follow.

(Taylor)--The Taylor Duck Football team has been named the District 13-4a Division One Champion for the 2024 Season. Austin LBJ won the title but was reportedly forced to vacate its 11 wins from the 2024 Season due to the use of ineligible players. Taylor was 5-6 overall, 5-1 in district with the loss to LBJ. The forfeit means the Ducks are officially 6-5 overall, with an undefeated 6-0 mark in District 13-4A Division 1 play. The Ducks open the 2025 Season Aug 29th at Gatesville.

07/18/2025

(Giddings)--Lee County Authorities executed a coordinated search and arrest warrant in the 300 block of East Austin Street in Giddings Thursday. The Lee County Sheriff's Office, Lee County Constable Precinct 2, and the Brenham Police Department Crime Reduction Unit executed the search and arrest warrant in the 300 block of East Austin in Giddings. A second search warrant was executed in Smithville by the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office. The warrants led to the arrest of Juan Carlos Macedo of Smithville. He was charged with Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone, a first degree felony. Authorities seized $37,000 in currency believed to be drug money, one ounce of co***ne, four ounces of methamphetamine, five handguns, one semi-automatic rifle, and 2 vehicles. The case remains under investigation and other charges and arrests may follow.

(Taylor)--The Taylor Duck Football team has been named the District 13-4a Division One Champion for the 2024 Season. Austin LBJ won the title but was reportedly forced to vacate its 11 wins from the 2024 Season due to the use of ineligible players. Taylor was 5-6 overall, 5-1 in district with the loss to LBJ. The forfeit means the Ducks are officially 6-5 overall, with an undefeated 6-0 mark in District 13-4A Division 1 play. The Ducks open the 2025 Season Aug 29th at Gatesville.

07/18/2025

FUNERALS
Jul 18

Hill, James Franklin, 84, Giddings, Saturday July 19th, 2 pm, Cowboy Church of Lee County. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home Giddings in charge.

Albrecht, Paul, Sr, 81, Paige, Celebration of life Saturday July 19th, 2 pm, Paige Community Center, Paige. Visitation Friday July 18th, 5 to 7 pm, Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Giddings.

Roeglin, Deborah, 70, Caldwell, formerly of Elgin, Saturday July 19th, 10 am, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Taylor. Burial Prince of Peace Wuthtrich Hill Cemetery, Taylor.
Providence Funeral Home Taylor in charge.

Keen, Elmer Everett "Corky," 90, Cameron, Services Monday July 21st, 9 am, Marek Burns Laywell Funeral Home, Cameron. Burial Keen Family Cemetery. Visitation Sunday July 20th from 4 to 6 pm.

07/18/2025

Headlines
Jul 18

(Taylor)--The 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo continues this weekend at the Williamson County Expo Center. Tonight is scholarship night. Educators get in free with an ID. Scholarships will be presented. McBride and the Ride will perform after the show. Rodeo action continues on Saturday, with Carson Jeffrey performing afterwards.

(Williamson)--Storm Recovery Operations continues in Western Williamson County. Williamson County was included in the disaster delcaration approved by President Trump. Resources have been made available to assist families and businesses, short-term and
long-term. The work is now turning to long-term recovery. Williamson Co Pct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles was on Hometown Highlights this week, talking about the storm recovery effort. He noted that the Central Texas Community Foundation will aid in meeting long term needs while business owners get back on their feet.

(Cameron)--The Milam County Sheriff's Office has promoted two jailers. Both were promoted to the rank of corporal. Vera Luckey has served with the Milam County Sheriff's Office for 8 years, most recently as a jailer. Kyla Honeycutt has served with the Milam County Sheriff's Office since June of last year.

(Williamson)--Williamson County is coordinating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to open a disaster recovery center. The center will provide in-person support for residents affected by the July 4th floods. The Center will be open beginning today thru August 10th. FEMA representatives will be on-site to help residents who suffered flood-related damage or losses that are not covered by insurance. They will assist with navigating disaster assistance programs, answer questions and provide support. Residents are encouraged to register with FEMA before visiting the DRC by calling 1-800-621-3362.

(Rockdale)--The Rockdale City Council will hold a special meeting Monday to consider steps for seeking a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant to make improvements to Bridge Park and Firemen's Memorial Park, currently known as Skate Park.

07/17/2025

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07/17/2025

FUNERALS
Jul 17

Cortez, Andrew, 60, Taylor, Visitation and Memorial Service Thursday July 17th, 6 to 8 pm,
Providence Funeral Home, Taylor.

Hill, James Franklin, 84, Giddings, Saturday July 19th, 2 pm, Cowboy Church of Lee County. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home Giddings in charge.

Albrecht, Paul, Sr, 81, Paige, Celebration of life Saturday July 19th, 2 pm, Paige Community Center, Paige. Visitation Friday July 18th, 5 to 7 pm, Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Giddings.

Roeglin, Deborah, 70, Caldwell, formerly of Elgin, Saturday July 19th, 10 am, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Taylor. Burial Prince of Peace Wuthtrich Hill Cemetery, Taylor.
Providence Funeral Home Taylor in charge.

Keen, Elmer Everett "Corky," 90, Cameron, Services Monday July 21st, 9 am, Marek Burns Laywell Funeral Home, Cameron. Burial Keen Family Cemetery. Visitation Sunday July 20th from 4 to 6 pm.

07/17/2025

Headlines
Jul 17

(Cameron)--The Milam County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about someone calling individuals from a Sheriff's Office phone number "on behalf of Homeland Security." The "officer" calls to let the individual know that there is fraudulent activity on the individuals' account. The "officer" has a thick middle Eastern accent and cannot pronounce "Milam" correctly. The Milam County Sheriff's Office reminds the public that they have deputies, not officers, and they do not have a deputy named "David Trevino" and do not have any deputies with thick Middle Eastern accidents. The Sheriff's Office reminds the public, do not give out personal information to any unsolicited callers, even if the number is recognizable. The easiest thing to do is simply hang up.

(Undated)--The Williamson County Sheriff saw legislation signed into law during a conference this week. Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann was in Ft. Worth at the sheriff's convention. Governor Greg Abbott was there along with acting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement or "ICE" director Tom Hohman. They addressed the gathering and discussed the "287G" program. Sheriff Lindemann explained on KRXT this week that the program empowers local authorities ti serve immigration warrants.

(Taylor)--The 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo is coming up this week at the Williamson County Expo Center. Today, Thursday, is half price ticket night. Military and First Responders personnel get in free with an ID. Friday is scholarship night. Educators get in free with an ID. McBride and the Ride will perform after the show. Rodeo action continues on Saturday, with Carson Jeffrey performing afterwards.

(Thorndale)--The new Dave Campbell's Texas Football is out. The Thorndale Bulldogs are picked to return to the playoffs once again. The Dogs are predicted to finish 3rd in District 14-2A Division one, good for a playoff spot. The Dogs return 7 starters on offense and 7 on defense from a team that went 8 and 4 overall, 3 and 2 in district play in 2024. Mason is picked 1st. San Saba is picked 2nd. After Thorndale, Holland is picked 4th. Johnson City is picked 5th. Harper is picked in the 6th and final spot.

07/16/2025

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07/16/2025

FUNERALS
Jul 16

Hill, James Franklin, 84, Giddings, Saturday July 19th, 2 pm, Cowboy Church of Lee County. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home Giddings in charge.

Albrecht, Paul, Sr, 81, Paige, Celebration of life Saturday July 19th, 2 pm, Paige Community Center, Paige. Visitation Friday July 18th, 5 to 7 pm, Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Giddings.

Roeglin, Deborah, 70, Caldwell, formerly of Elgin, Saturday July 19th, 10 am, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Taylor. Burial Prince of Peace Wuthtrich Hill Cemetery, Taylor.
Providence Funeral Home Taylor in charge.

Cortez, Andrew, 60, Taylor, Visitation and Memorial Service Thursday July 17th, 6 to 8 pm,
Providence Funeral Home, Taylor.

Keen, Elmer Everett "Corky," 90, Cameron, Services Monday July 21st, 9 am, Marek Burns Laywell Funeral Home, Cameron. Burial Keen Family Cemetery. Visitation Sunday July 20th from 4 to 6 pm.

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