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Ducks rally for thrilling Game 1 win over Spring Hill

MIDLOTHIAN – With yet another late-inning comeback, Taylor High School varsity baseball was victorious on Thursday night as the Ducks rallied past the Panthers of Spring Hill High School for a 4-2 win in Game 1 of the 4A regional semifinals. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Taylor High School alumnus and Olympic medalist Fred Kerley speaks to the community on Feb. 4 at his mural dedication. Photo by Jason Hennington

Kerley looks to become the fastest man in the world

RABAT, MOROCCO – Bragging rights for “World’s Fastest Man” will be on the line this weekend when Taylor’s own Fred Kerley and Italy standout Marcell Jacobs will put their rivalry to the test in the 100-meter dash at the Rabat Diamond League in the first meeting between the pair since the Tokyo Olympics. The highly anticipated event will be held in Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium at 1 p.m. CT on Sunday and will be broadcast live on Peacock and CNBC. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Sunday fun days set for this summer

Sunday fun days set for this summer

School is out and summer is upon us. One local organization wants to make sure students have fun in this summer, but keep their minds stimulated. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

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Two camps will be active for Granger beginning this upcoming week as the Lions will have baseball camp and the Lady Lions have softball camp. Both the baseball camp and softball camp will be at Granger High School for incoming first through ninth graders. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

All smiles before the fight, Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones took care of business in the ring on April 1 in Houston. Photos courtesy of iRULL FOTOS/FORCERTAIN PROMOTIONS

Destiny 'Too Sweet' Jones joins Around the Watercooler

Taylor’s own boxer Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones and her trainer David Watson joined Jason Hennington on last week’s edition of Around the Watercooler to talk about her most recent fight back on May 5 for the ABF InterContinental Super Featherweight Title held at Tech Port Arena down in San Antonio. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

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The Tigers and Tigerettes have a huge camp on deck next week that will be held for all incoming second to eighth-grade athletes. From 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. over the course of May 30 – June 2, Thrall will have its 2023 All-Sports Camp which will cost $150.00 per camper. Boys will cycle between football, baseball, tennis, golf, track, weight training, and basketball. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

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The Hippos are set to host their annual summer baseball camp from May 31 – June 2 at the Hutto High School main campus baseball field. This three-day camp will be from 8:30 a.m. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

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The Ducks and Lady Ducks will have their first slate of camps this upcoming week from May 30 – June 1 with the annual tennis summer camp held at the Taylor High School tennis courts. Incoming first through sixth graders will go from 8 to 10 a.m. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

EVENTS CALENDAR

EVENTS CALENDAR

Memorial Day Salute Monday, May 29 — At 10 a.m. at the Murphy Park Pavillion, salute and honor the soldiers who fought for our freedoms today, 1600 Veterans Dr. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

The supernatural God: Rebellion & disinheritance

The supernatural God: Rebellion & disinheritance

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

RIBBON CUTTINGS

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Starbucks Chamber Ambassadors fueled up with caffeine and welcomed Starbucks to Taylor with a ribbon cutting on March 6. Manager Patricia Rich would love to meet you when you drive-through or stop in the shop at 2990 N Main St. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Bud-ee’s Smoke and Vape

Bud-ee’s Smoke and Vape

_________________________________________________________________________________________ niversary on April 20. Learn more about them at www.bud-ees.com, by calling 737-888-7400 or stopping by the store at 1333 W 2nd St. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM 1

John Gipson (back) takes a photo as Espirririon “SP” Santa Cruz salutes a fellow member of the military who served in the Korean War, a conflict Santa Cruz also served in. Courtesy photo

Veteran salutes fellow soldier

When a soldier dies, fellow members of the military, active or retired, will give their fallen brother or sister a fitting farewell. Espirririon “SP” Santa Cruz continued that tradition recently. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Coupland school gains bond funds, meets about superintendent

Coupland school gains bond funds, meets about superintendent

COUPLAND SCHOOL BONDS PASS COUPLAND – On May 6, a bond election was held in the Coupland Independent School District to fund construction of a new middle school. The bonds passed with 131 in favor and 94 against. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Tucker Ferguson, the Austin district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation, talks roads at the METT Summit May 18 at the Elgin Recreation Center. Photo by Nicole Lessin

TxDOT engineer highlights road projects

ELGIN – Growth is happening to the region at breakneck speed, but a lot of it is dependent upon how quickly roads can be built, expanded and made safer through partnerships with different agencies. Such was the message of Tucker Ferguson, the Austin district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation, who gave an overview of transportation challenges and solutions for the area at the first ever METT Summit held at the Elgin Recreation Center May 18, which was organized by the Elgin, Manor and Taylor chambers of commerce. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM