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You can use cloth for shade
You can use cloth for shade
Calendar summer has arrived in Central Texas, and it feels more like August than late June. The early and prolonged heat wave has been brutal on our plants and gardens. Even the wellestablished, heat loving plants are beginning to show signs of stress. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
SAMSUNG CHOOSES A WINNER
SAMSUNG CHOOSES A WINNER
Last week at Music on Main, Cindy Azua was drawn as the winner of a 65-inch Samsung 4K smart TV. The drawing was held in Heritage Square during the Music on Main event. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
Juneteenth in Taylor
Juneteenth in Taylor
Jennifer Harris (right) of the Dickey Museum Board accepts a $5,000 grant from Sylvia Tillotson of the Michael C. Duda Architectural Endowment. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
Williamson County reaffirms AAA bond rating
Williamson County reaffirms AAA bond rating
Williamson County has affirmed its AAA bond rating, the highest rating possible, with both rating agencies Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings. Securing a bond rating is the first step prior to issuing debt. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
06/25/2022 06:30 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
Superintendent Devin Padavil will be at the Taylor ISD Event Center, 3101 N. Main St., June 28 at 6 p.m. for a town hall meeting. File photo
School town halls start Tuesday
Residents can let Taylor Independent School District’s superintendent know in person about any thoughts or concerns on several topics starting this week. On Tuesday, June 28, the Taylor ISD will host a town hall with Superintendent Devin Padavil on school safety, budgets, tax rates and finances at 6 p.m. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
Hutto superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas (left), and school board president Billie Logiudice (right) welcome Kayla Gossett as she was announced as the new principal at Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School. Photo by Matt Hooks
Hutto Board approves 10-cent meal increase
Last Thursday, June 23, Hutto ISD held a special called meeting prior to their regularly scheduled meeting. Following the closed session of the regular meeting, Kayla Gossett was announced as the new principal at Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
Dickey Footbridge to be restored
Dickey Footbridge to be restored
A historical Taylor bridge is being renovated, but you can’t drive your vehicle through the structure. The Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society (TCHS) and the Taylor Garden Club recently announced that with oversight by the Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, contract work has been established to restore the Dickey Footbridge. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
E-EDITION SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
UNDEFEATED FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MARKS MILESTONE Sixty years ago the Blackshear/O.L Price Panthers defeated Dayton Colbert 42-6 and won the 1962 Prairie View Interscholastic League (PVIL) Class A state championship. The Panthers finished an impressive 14-0 that season. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
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JONES-ING FOR A FIGHT
On Saturday, Sept. 24, in San Antonio, Taylor’s own knockout knock-out specialist female boxer Destiny Jones through Davies Entertainment will back in the ring to take on Iranda Torres. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
Lady Ducks brings strength and unity under an equality as Title IX marks its 50th anniversary. File photo
A female’s freedom to fly
Female sports have come a long way since gender equality. Competition has become just as exciting as in men’s sports and just as anticipated and entertaining. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
LOCAL SPORTS
LOCAL SPORTS
Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament July 9-10 Taylor Middle School Taylor Basketball in the Park June,28,30 July 12,14,19,21,26,28 7-9 p.m. Robinson Park Thrall Strength & Conditioning Now-July 28 Volleyball Camp July 25-27 Football Camp July 25-28 Cross Country Camp June 28 July 12 & 19 Granger Football Camp July 25-27 Volleyball Camp July 25-27 For full stories on all events visit www.taylorpress.net/ sports. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
June 26, 2003, NBA Draft: St. Vincent–St. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
CCO Assistant Treasurer Becky Sutton and Coupland Mayor Jack Piper start out to observe the play at a previous CCO golf tournament. This year’s will be Aug. 6. Photo by Susan Garry
Coupland adds city Facebook page
The City of Coupland now has a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cityofcoupland/. The page has photos of Coupland and announcements of Council and committee meetings. Mayor Jack Piper says, “Please like it and follow along to see what’s happening in our little town of Coupland.” Caitlyn Voelker is the admin. 06/25/2022 06:30 AM
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