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Pictured are hostesses (from left) Dr. Eloise Brackenridge, Jo Lindquist, Julie Downs and Dr. Evelyn Waiwaiole. Courtesy Photo
Women’s Study Club welcomes new members
The gathering place of the New Year’s monthly meeting for the Woman’s Study Club was at Sirloin Stockade on Jan. 17. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Kenny Calvo, Taylor High School saxophone player, has advanced to the 4A All-State Band. Photo by Tim Crow
THS band student advances to State
Taylor High School saxophone player, Kenny Calvo, has advanced to the 4A All-State Band. To reach the All-State level, he had to compete in a regional competition and then in an area competition. He is one of only five highschool saxophone players state-wide to have been chosen for the All-State honor. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Tim Mikeska holds the AED he donated 16 years ago in memory of his mother, Joy Marshall Mikeska. Photo by Tim Crow
Alumnus revisits donation
Sixteen years ago, Tim Mikeska (THS Class of 1978) donated a large number of Automated External Defibrillators to various schools and organizations to help save lives. Taylor ISD received three of these devices which are used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Dawson Meiske battling for body position against the Granger Lions. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Granger rally falls short against Thrall
GRANGER – Granger’s Nathan Tucker led a furious fourth quarter comeback effort Tuesday night, scoring 14 of the Lions’ 24 points in the period. But, the Thrall Tigers (9-10 overall, 3-4 District 27-2A) were able to put enough points on the board in the quarter to hold on for a 50-44 win over the Lions (4-13, 0-7). 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Miranda Richter sprints down the court and passes to an open teammate. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Tigerettes cage Lady Lions
GRANGER – The Thrall Tigerettes (21-10 overall, 6-2 District 27-2A) raced out to a 14-3 lead in the first quarter of Tuesday night’s match-up with the Granger Lady Lions (4-15, 3-6), and never looked back as they coasted to a 66-24 win. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
VITA tax assistance
VITA tax assistance
Saturday, Jan. 28 - The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will be offered at the Taylor Public Library every Saturday until April 15 from 11 a.m. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Photo courtesy Williamson County
Pay bump OK’d for deputies and corrections officers
GEORGETOWN— Pay for sheriff’s deputies, constables and corrections officers in Williamson County just got a big boost, and officials hope it will help fill dozens of open positions. At the Jan. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
An overturned tanker lays along the side of Chandler Road Jan. 26. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Wreck causes fuel spill on Chandler Road
A two-vehicle accident in the 1200 block of Chandler Road closed the road Jan. 26 due to a hazmat situation caused by an overturned tanker. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Aaron Rochlen speaks at the Jan. 26 meeting of the Taylor City Council.
Soccer mini pitch coming to Taylor this spring
01/30/2023 11:31 AM
Yonair Guzman fights through defenders and takes the ball to the bucket in the A team’s final home game of the season. Photos by Jason Hennington
DUCK domiNATION
jason.hennington@granitemedia partners.com The Taylor Duck seventh grade A team continued their domination moving to 7-0 after a 61-6 win over Burnet Thursday night at the Main Street Intermediate school gym. This was the team’s last home game for the season, and the win coincided with big wins at the next level with the Ducks and Lady Ducks both getting big wins over La Grange. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
Taylor ISD town hall meeting Tuesday
Taylor ISD town hall meeting Tuesday
Starting next fall, big changes are approved for Taylor Independent School District elementary schools— and officials are seeking parents’ input. At 6 p.m. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
Incumbent draws opponent
Incumbent draws opponent
Last week, incumbent At-large Councilman Dwayne Ariola filed his paperwork to run for another term this May. He now has an opponent for the election. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
Samsung area projects Courtesy Williamson County
State and county give roads update
State and county leaders are sharing their road plans to keep up with the explosive growth caused by Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors. At the Jan. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
(From left) Nakevia Miller poses with Jennifer Harris during Dickey Day at the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center last fall.
Connecting excellence banquet next week
Recognizing and celebrating African-American entrepreneurs and community leaders will be a focus of the Dickey Museum’s 2023 Black History Month fundraiser. Starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
Gianna Heyl, Jude Johnson, Kase Izard, and Marian Decker. Second Grade
AB Honor Roll
Lydia Melcher, Addison Brandon, Fernanda Giron, Scarlett Dahlberg, Ella Sheffy, Diego Reyes and Kensi Newland. Seventh Grade Caroline Decker, Joseph Barta, Julia Heyl, Kiera Hengst, Lamin Tarawalli jr, and Xochitl Hopkinson. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
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