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For full stories on all events visit www.taylorpress.net/ sports Basketball Taylor Girls: Dec. 16 Manor New Tech Dec. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM
Lady Ducks Aliyana Chavis calls for a pass while being open under the basket. Photos by Evan Hale
Lady Ducks make big splash in district opener
The Taylor Lady Ducks played their first district game of the season against Austin Achieve and came away with a 61-26 win. The Lady Ducks predistrict record may not be the most glamorous record but they played tough competition in order to prepare for their district schedule. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM
Ducks sophomore running back Andrias Fisher cuts back to evade Rockdale defenders to gain extra yards. Photo by Evan Hale
First ever East Cen-Tex team
The first ever East All Cen-Tex team selections have been made based on selections from local journalists around the area. These players all had outstanding seasons and made big contributions to their team’s success this season. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
December 18, 1983, San Diego Clippers ends 29 game road losing streak. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM
Suspicious death ruled a homicide
Autopsy: Suspicious death a homicide
12/16/2022 05:37 PM
(Front row, from left) Ursurla Williams, Michelle Anderson, Dannie Royal, (back row from left) Mayor Brandt Rydell, Nekoya Anderson, Nancy Hill, Leroy Anderson and Mike Kaspar listen as District 1 Councilman Gerald Anderson addresses the crowd during the unveiling of the Bill Pickett cenot...
Pickett Memorial Unveiled
Just down the path from the entrance to the Texas State Cemetery, in a picturesque spot surrounded by fall-rusted cypress trees, one of Taylor’s own now has a place of honor, among other legends of Texas history. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Texas Beer Company will focus on statewide distribution of their beer from their brewery at 1331 W. Second St.  Photo by Nicole Lessin 
Taproom closing downtown
The end of an era is coming for the corner of Second and Main Streets. On Saturday, Dec. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
During last week’s council meeting, Kevin Stuart said city staff did not respond to his questions about the recent parades. photo by Jason Hennington
Parade culture clash continues
The culture war in Taylor of “traditional, family and biblical” values versus rights and protections for LGBTQplus identity and other groups rages on. At the Dec. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Taylor Press Area Editor Jason Hennington chats with City Manager Brian LaBorde Dec. 12 at the Taylor Press studio. Photo by Nicole Lessin
City manager touts teamwork, tax dollars at work
Since he began as city manager for Taylor in 2019, Brian LaBorde has dealt with a lot including the arrival of Samsung Austin Semiconductor, the pandemic, aging infrastructure in need of repair and maintenance. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Police responded to a home in the 1400 block of Jones Street Monday night after receiving a call for man found in a yard. Enrique Lopez Estrada, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Taylor PD investigating suspicious death
Taylor police are investigating the suspicious death of a 26-year-old man found in a yard Monday night. Police Chief Henry Fluck said investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy, including a toxicology report that could take weeks, for more information in the death of Enrique Lopez Estrada. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Hutto city employees Taylor Arrington and Allison Strupeck help fairgoers get in the holiday spirit at the city’s information booth.
Snow fun in the sun
HUTTO – Last weekend, families lined up to throw snowballs, ride a train, talk to Santa and of course, shop at the Hutto Downtown Christmas Fair. On Saturday, Dec. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
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Principal named for Hutto Elementary
HUTTO – Ryan Winkelman has been named the new principal for Hutto Elementary School. Winkelmann joined Hutto ISD in 2014 to serve as assistant principal at Hutto Elementary School. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Members of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints delivered 24 pallets of non-perishable foods to the Shepherd’s Heart truck. Helping were members (from left) Amanda Lutz, Elis Nevins, Ed McGowan, Amanda Bostick, Mark St. Clair, Carolyn Wilcox, Sheri Poll and Dave Kezell. Standing on the truc...
Saints deliver to Shepherd’s Heart
On Dec. 5, members of the Taylor ward showed up at the Taylor Church building to load roughly 3,500 pounds of food into the Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry truck. Many hands made light work, and within 30 minutes, all the food was loaded and ready to be taken to the warehouse. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Are you in training for some real chili
Are you in training for some real chili
“It’s a cold bowl of chili when love lets you down.” Song lyrics from “Saddle Up the Palomino” by singersongwriter Neil Young Love can let you down in any season, but a hot bowl of Texas chili when cool weather comes back to East Texas in the fall can also fix a plethora of problems. Possibly even a broken heart. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
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