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Tigerettes sophomore Kassie Jackson sprinting down the court on a fast break. Photo by Dakota Johnson

Tigerettes excited about district

A year ago, the Thrall Tigerettes struggled to a 5-27 record and had difficulty putting points on the board. They opened district play with a win over Holland, then proceeded to drop their last nine district games. Oh, but what a difference a year makes. The Tigerettes enter District 27-2A play on Friday with an 11-7 overall record and are expecting great things in district. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Lady Hippos’ senior and All-State selection Kamryn Haynes waiting for the ball to be served, Photo by Evan Hale

All-State honors

In addition to All-District honors a couple players from around the area found themselves on the All-State volleyball team as some of the top players in the state of Texas. Aailyah Couch and Melania Grissom from Thrall were both selected to be on the All-State team because of their elite play throughout the 2022 season. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

The Taylor Lady Ducks opened up their district play Tuesday night traveling to take on Austin Achieve. The Lady Ducks will play their first home game of district play on Friday, Dec. 16, against Manor New Tech where fans are encouraged to wear an ugly Christmas sweater to get into the holi...

LADY DUCKS BEGIN DISTRICT PLAY

. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

LOCAL SPORTS

Basketball Girls: Taylor Girls: Dec. 16 Manor New Tech Dec. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Hutto Lady Hippos’ senior Alizah Fields signed her name on the dotted line officially committing to Trinity Valley Community College to play softball. Fields is a four-year starter for Hutto High School and plays for a select team in the off-season. Fields is also a member of the Hutto Hig...

LADY HIPPO SIGNS TO PLAY COLLEGE SOFTBALL

. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Coach Mokry poses for a picture after being named head coach at Concordia Texas University. Photo from Concordia Texas University

Taylor native named CTU head Baseball coach

AUSTIN – A former Taylor Duck continues to fly at the next level of competition. Concordia Texas University has officially announced Clint Mokry as the head baseball coach. 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

12/13/2022 02:04 PM

Hutto High School robotics coach Andrew Haub shows off the five state championship rings his teams have earned since 2016. Courtesy photo

Hutto robotics team takes state

HUTTO – The halls of Hutto High School were booming Monday, Dec. 5 with a hallway pep rally celebrating the 2022 UIL State Championship Competition of Best of Texas Robotics. The reason for the celebration, Hutto ISD is once again home to a state championship Robotics UIL title. The UIL competition was held Dec. 1-3 in Frisco. Over the weekend, the Hutto High School Robotics Team, RoboCo XI, won the gold medal. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Local pastor Shane Allen, a member of the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, spoke during a press conference prior to the Taylor City Council meeting Thursday night. Photo by Jason Hennington

Organization balks at agenda item

Although Taylor’s two parades are over — one billed as holiday procession focused on inclusivity, the other featuring family and biblical values — the controversy continues to brew. The episode, billed by some as a culture clash or “dueling parades,” has focused a national spotlight on Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Liberty Hill resident Ellie Hert hoses off her heifer Dec. 7. Hert said the practice helps stimulate hair growth. Photos by Nicole Lessin

MOOS, CLUCKS, BLEATS

Last week, the Williamson County Expo Center came alive with moos, clucks and bleats. At the 77th Annual Williamson County Livestock Association Show and Sale was held at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Reese creates her illustrations with bold colors and whimsical artwork designed to attract kids’ attention. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Hutto’s Hippo gets her own book

HUTTO – Henrietta Hippo’s adventure started in 1915 and is commemorated with thousands of hippo statues situated throughout the city. Now her story has been re-imagined as a children’s book called “Hippos Are My Heroes,” replete with dynamic graphics and plenty of local references. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Dec. 7, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

A tale of two parades

A tale of two parades

The two parades held last weekend in Taylor, although filled with controversy, marched on with no incidents or issues. Here is a look at photos from both parades along with comments of local citizens who attended the event. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Christmas Parade of Lights winners

Christmas Parade of Lights winners

Small Business Float 1st CB Painting 2nd A&G Heating & Air 3rd Braided Faded Crew Commercial Business Float 1st HT Horsemanship & ET Plumbing 2nd Richter Farms 3rd Family Eye Care of Taylor Out of Town Entries 1st New Hope Lutheran Church of McDade 2nd DJ Ryan 2nd Covenant Country 3rd Mancha Builders LLC Personal Decorated Vehicle 1st Robert Barnhill Jr. 2nd Author V. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Livestock show expert Skyler Scotten checking the steers to see how well built they are. Photos by Evan Hale

Livestock show awards championships

The Williamson County Livestock Association hosted FFA and 4H groups from area schools to show off the livestock they are raising at the Williamson County Expo Center. Students had the opportunity to show off the swine (pigs), heifers and steers they have been raising for livestock experts to receive feedback as well and have an opportunity to win a championship. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

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