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Johnny Ryder watching the drill, waiting his turn while living his dream in an Aggie uniform. Photos Michelle Messex

Granger football star living childhood dream

GRANGER — Johnny “Friday Night” Ryder is known around town as the star player for the Lions football team, but now he is sporting Texas A&M University gear. Ryder participated in the spring game April 15 for the Aggies and it was a moment he will never forget: the realization of a longtime dream. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM

REACHING FOR THE STARS

REACHING FOR THE STARS

Former NASA astronaut and motivational speaker, Dr. Jose Hernandez, visited Taylor Indepedent School District’s event center April 17, to speak to area students about their future. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM

State law requires all domestic dogs and cats receive rabies vaccinations. Vaccinations can be either one-year or three-year dosages. Photo by Edie Zuvanich.

Rabies season swoops in

04/24/2023 04:01 PM

Johnny Ryder watching the drill, waiting his turn while living his dream in an Aggie uniform.

Granger football star living childhood dream at A&M

04/24/2023 10:08 AM

Families visited booths and played games in the park during the community picnic. Photos by Edie Zuvanich

Groups collaborate for fun, awareness

HUTTO – Over 18 of the area’s active non-profit groups showed up at Adam Orgain Park April 15 for the Second Annual Community-Wide Appreciation Picnic The event was billed as a totally free event for the community, hosted by Community In Action Non-Profit Coalition. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Break the silence organizer and survivor Marcus Reese addresses the attendees of the “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run” Saturday, April 15 at Murphy Park. Courtesy photo

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 19, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Jim Buzan (left) shakes hands with his opponent Lisa Baum after the candidate forum hosted by the Taylor Press and the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce.

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Taylor ISD at-large candidates Jim Buzan (left) and Lisa Baum answered questions during the candidate forum last week. TAYLOR ISD AT-LARGE

Candidates speak to the people

The votes won’t be in until Saturday, May 6, but candidates gave voters reasons to support them last week. The annual candidate forum, hosted by the Taylor Press and the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, was held Tuesday, April 18, at the Taylor Main Street Event Center. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Harris talks with Taylor Press Area Editor Jason Hennington April 10 for the latest edition of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington.” Photo by Grace Horvath

Harris: Main Street more than special events

Jan Harris wants people in the city to know that her job as Taylor’s Main Street manager is more than just special events. “It’s a lot more,” Harris said on the most recent edition of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” April 10. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Council OK’s firm for new Justice Center

Council OK’s firm for new Justice Center

With Samsung Austin Semiconductor on the literal horizon these days, Taylor is poised for dramatic growth. And the municipality is preparing to grow along with it. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Legacy Teacher of the Year, Kelly Windham (far left), is congratulated by students Sergio Ibarra (center left) and Wendy Ibarra Santibanes (center right) and Principal, Erika Elizondo (far right). Photo by Tim Crow

Reminding students the world needs their voice

Kelly Windham is in her fifth year of teaching English, Yearbook, Journalism, Creative Writing and College and Career Readiness at Legacy Early College High School. While most of her sixteen years in education has been in a traditional classroom setting, part of that time has been in non-traditional roles that centered around education such as Peace Corps, Rice University Civic Leadership, and Community-Based Entrepreneurship. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Local music recording artist Kelly McRae sings the National Anthem at the beginning of the Luminaries on the Square event.

Shining a light to honor and remember

The new Century Club hosted its second annual Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square in Taylor. The event was an opportunity to recognize, honor and remember those who have been impacted by cancer. This was also a fundraiser hosted by the New Century Club for the American Cancer Society. People purchased luminaria bags to decorate for their loved ones. During the lminaria ceremony, the bags had lights in them and a march around the park was led by the longest living cancer survivor. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Casino Night

Saturday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m., don’t miss your chance for dinner, an open bar and a 20,000-chip cash-in at the Williamson County Child Welfare Board Casino Night fundraiser, Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Genealogy Class Thursday, April 20—At 6:30 p.m. Karen Hammel will instruct an Introduction to Genealogy class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

A Magical Spring Affair

A Magical Spring Affair

The Murphy Park Pavillion will be a magical location for the Cinderella’s Closet Magical Spring Affair Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM