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LOCAL SPORTS
LOCAL SPORTS
Basketball Taylor Girls: Dec. 2 Cedar Ridge Dec. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM
Lions’ junior Trae Herrera catching a pass from senior quarterback Nate Tucker. Photo by Evan Hale
Lions advance to Regional Championship
The Granger Lions defeated the Falls City Beavers 35-15 Friday night to advance to the Regional Championship round. The Lions continued to run the ball effectively and it proved to be the right move as they continue their playoff journey. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM
Tigerettes celebrating their win over Lexington Courtesy photo Thrall ISD
Tigerettes best Bruceville-Eddy in overtime
Brynn Leschber scored five of her teamhigh 15 points in the overtime period and helped lead the Thrall Tigerettes (4-3) to a 48-45 overtime win over the Bruceville-Eddy Lady Eagles (3-3) Tuesday. It was also the Tigerettes third straight win this season. 11/30/2022 08:14 AM
Two parades proceeding as planned
Two parades proceeding as planned
Despite the controversy, the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance and the city of Taylor are moving forward with their plans for two separate parades next Saturday. TAMA’s Taylor Christmas Parade of Lights and the city’s Very Merry Holiday Parade are both slated for 7 p.m. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Hutto ISD asks state for more money
Hutto ISD asks state for more money
HUTTO – More funding for growing districts and a better method of assessing student progress are among the top issues facing local and regional schools as Texas prepares for its 88th legislative session next year. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
The Philhower family (from left) Grace, Daniel, KatiAnn and Tanner. Courtesy photo
Granite Media head reflects on one-year anniversary
When Daniel Philhower and his wife first came to Taylor in 2004, they thought it was a perfect fit for them. “We found everything we need is right here in Taylor,” said Philhower, the owner, president and CEO of Granite Media Partners, Inc., the parent company of the Taylor Press and East Wilco Insider. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
City to mull restricted growth sector Nov. 29
City to mull restricted growth sector Nov. 29
The City of Taylor is inviting residents to a public meeting to discuss the restricted growth sector, as an update to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Author Ruth Doan MacDougall (center), Taylor High School librarian Lynn Butler (left) and editor Jennifer Davis-Kay chat during a 2021 visit at the author’s home. Courtesy photos
From Fan to Friend
When Taylor High School librarian Lynn Butler was a teenager, she loved reading realistic fiction and historical fiction. She sought out books about high schoolers, just like herself and her friends. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Doris Milton Guyton recently celebrated his 70th birthday. He was born Nov. 21, 1952, to Doris Milton Guyton Sr. and Erna Jean Pleasant in Taylor.
Guyton birthday
. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Heather Hennington will celebrate her 38th birthday Nov. 28. She enjoyed being with her family bowling and going to Dave and Busters over the Thanksgiving holidays. She is the daughter of Ronald and Brenda Hennington of Taylor.
Hennington birthday
. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Gov. Greg Abbott (sitting, centered) begins a press conference to announce the Samsung investment in Taylor at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Jason Hennington
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Nov. 23, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
The Fellowship Church Chamber Ambassadors and supporters celebrated a ribbon cutting at The Fellowship Church, __________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
RIBBON CUTTINGS
. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Chamber seeks
Chamber seeks 2023 Ambassadors
When we revamped the Chamber Ambassador program earlier this year, we had no idea the promise it would hold. We have had 10 greencoats this year who have spread Chamber cheer, checked in on members and learned about how the Chamber does what it does and why. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
CHAMBER 1 Thursday 5 p.m. Ribbon cutting at RE/Max Commercial, 906 N. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Mayor Jack Piper (right) swears in the Alderpersons at the Nov. 17 City Council meeting. Newly elected Alderman are (from left) Russell Schmidt, incumbent Alderwoman and Mayor pro tem Barbara Piper, and incumbent Alderman John Roulston-Bates. Photo by Susan Garry
Council elected, Trail of Lights and visit from Santa
COUPLAND – On the Nov. 8 ballot, three Coupland City Council places were up for election. Incumbents Barbara Piper and John Roulston-Bates were reelected. The newly elected alderman is Russell Schmidt. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM