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The Lord’s Prayer – part 1

The Lord’s Prayer – part 1

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Reverend Terry Pierce, vicar of St. James’ Episcopal Church the Taylor Press. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

JUNE CALENDAR (CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)

JUNE CALENDAR (CURRENTLY SCHEDULED)

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 8 TO 9 A.M. Address: EWCHEC | 1600 Innovation Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Hutto Area Chamber Speed Networking WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 FROM 11:30 A.M. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

May Wrap Up

Access Health – Ribbon Cutting – May 4 Address: 440 Chris Kelly Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Hutto Area Chamber Luncheon – May 10 Address: EWCHEC | 1600 Innovation Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634 Lucky Hippo – Ribbon Cutting – May 17 Address: 6081 FM 1660 Ste 400, Hutto, TX 78634 Chick Fil A – Anniversary/Ribbon Cutting – May 19 Address: 200 Ed Schmidt Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

FROM 7 A.M. TO 2 P.M. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

Retired teachers are greeted by kindergarten students as they arrive at T. H. Johnson Elementary to read to classes. Photos by Tim Crow

WCRTA book project promotes reading and literacy

The Children’s Book Project is one of the best loved events of the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association. One of the main goals of this project is to promote the love of reading and literacy in young children. One way to accomplish this is to present books to the children for them to keep and take home. This year the group gave books to 519 children in various kindergarten classes in Williamson County. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce celebrated The First Baptist Church, 300 N. Robinson Street, with a ribbon cutting May 3. This church, established in 1883, has served members of our community for over 140 years. Before the church building was resurrected, meetings and services took...

LOCAL CHURCH CELEBRATES RIBBON CUTTING

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LEFT: Taylor High School varsity baseball junior Chris Perez is swarmed by his teammates on Wednesday, May 31 after hitting a two-run home run in Game 1 of the regional finals vs. China Spring High School at Baylor Ballpark in Waco.

DUCKS FLOCK TOGETHER

WACO – Taylor High School varsity baseball had its incredible 2023 season come to a close this week as the Ducks were beaten by China Spring High School in a best-of-three series in the 4A Region 3 Finals at Baylor Ballpark with the Cougars advancing to the state tournament. GAME 1: TAYLOR 3, CHINA SPRING 0 If there was one game to show exactly how valuable Ducks junior pitcher Chris Perez was to this Taylor team all season, this was certainly the prime example as he did it all to guide the Ducks to a 3-0 shoutout win in Game 1 over China Spring on Wednesday night. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

Lesa Cantrell, Hope’s vice president of resource development, pauses during a Zoom call with CEO Richard M. Brown May 31. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Nonprofit expanding support for victims of sexual violence ROUND ROCK — Taylor native Marcus Reese is now an outspoken advocate for fellow survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, but one of the first steps of his healing journey began at a place called Hope. “You see there was a time, way before I made a police report, that I found myself in a mental health crisis,” Reese said as a featured speaker of the “Allies of Hope Awards Dinner” May 20 at Kalahari Resorts in support of Hope Alliance, Williamson County’s only resource center and shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

Internet-based fraud cost Texas victims over $632 million in 2022 and has been rising yearly. Source: FBI

Property fraud alert program launched

WILCO – Property and mortgage fraud are the fastest-growing crimes in the country, according to the FBI, and even residents of smaller towns like Taylor are not immune. Williamson County Clerk’s Office is offering a free Property Fraud Alert program to help Wilco residents protect their homes or businesses. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

Augie Bidwell with his new Little Free Library, courtesy of the Elgin Courier and its sister paper, the Taylor Press. The sign is a work in progress, his family said. Courtesy photo/Elisha Bidwell

Taylor Press news rack becomes lending library

Eight-year-old Augie Bidwell is gracing his neighbors with a new Little Free Library, crafted from a retired Taylor Press newspaper rack. The Taylor Press is a sister paper of the Elgin Courier, both owned by Granite Media Partners Inc. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

GRANGER HIGH SCHOOL

GRANGER HIGH SCHOOL

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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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Jacob Bass smiles after he receives his diploma and his classmates line up to walk the stage. Photos courtesy of Hutto ISD Facebook page

Hippos walk the walk

On Thursday night, Hutto High School seniors strolled across the stage to accept diplomas as the conclusion of their senior year. Class President, Parker Cardozo addressed the crowd, thanking parents, families, friends and teachers for helping to make the day possible. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Grads locking pinkies for the singing of the school song on Friday, May 26. Photo by Tim Crow

GREEN AND WHITE SHALL EVER FLY

It was an unforgettable Friday night May 26 at the duck pond. Taylor High School staff member Bobbie Griffin sat at the side of the Taylor High School stadium, handing out programs to families as the proces- sional emerged from the field house and the school band began to play “Pomp and Circumstance.” Griffin sat beside a flowing sea of students dressed in green and white robes, led by teachers wearing their own black caps and gowns. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Graduates toss their caps after the ceremony. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

THRALL GRADUATES CHASE BIG DREAMS

THRALL – Friends and relatives filled Tiger Stadium May 26 to watch 50 Thrall seniors take their final steps as high school students. As the graduates walked across the stage, Principal Nicole Tindol announced where each one’s path would lead next. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM