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CITY OF THRALL
CITY OF THRALL
Rodriguez is married to Shelby Rodriguez, and they have two children, daughter Abigail Rodriguez and son Abel Rodriguez. How old are you and what do you do? I am the Sr. 04/23/2022 06:38 AM
CITY OF THRALL
CITY OF THRALL
Clay is married to Shaun, who is employed in Corporate Finance at Dell Technologies. They have a daughter, Keatyn Marie, who is currently a freshman at Sam Houston State University, and a son, Trace, currently a sophomore at Thrall High School. 04/23/2022 06:38 AM
Gerald Anderson (right) watches as Stan Werner addresses the community during the candidate forum held April 12. Photo by Fernando Castro
Stan Werner
Born and raised in Taylor. My parents’ second child. My sister graduated in 1979, I graduated in 1985. We moved back to Memphis, Tennessee, where my dad was from. He went back to dental school. And then when he graduated in school we moved back to Taylor. 04/23/2022 06:38 AM
Incumbent Gerald Anderson answers a question after his opponent Stan Werner finishes speaking at the candidate forum April 12. Photo by Fernando Castro
Gerald Thomas Anderson
Born and raised in Taylor, and a graduate of Taylor High School 1989. I moved to Austin in 1989 then moved back to Taylor in 2001. Moved to Houston at the end of 2001. I stayed there until 2003, moved back to Taylor and started getting involved with the community as soon as I came back. I saw a need for programs for kids. So, me, a neighbor and a friend started a summer camp for a young man. Some of the guys from that summer, camp include Mark, Jackson and Justin and his brother, Dantrell Hargers. 04/23/2022 06:38 AM
Get to know the candidates
Get to know the candidates
Election Day is mere weeks away, and the Taylor Press wants to give you a closer look at the candidates. In Taylor, the only contested race is for city council District 1 between incumbent Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Anderson and Stan Werner. 04/23/2022 06:38 AM
Taylor band hits spring high notes
Taylor band hits spring high notes
The Taylor High School band and color guard have stayed busy marching to their own beat this spring by bringing home several awards. On Friday, April 8, the band and color guard participated in the 131st Battle of Flowers Parade during Fiesta in downtown San Antonio. 04/20/2022 06:27 AM
Luminaries ready to light Heritage
Luminaries ready to light Heritage
The community on Friday, April 22 will have an opportunity to show its support for anyone affected by cancer. Luminaries on the Square will be from 6-9 p.m. 04/20/2022 06:27 AM
Taylor ISD talks playground upgrades
Taylor ISD talks playground upgrades
New playground equipment, reconfiguring elementary classes and staff compensation took center stage at the Monday, April 18 meeting of Taylor Independent School District trustees. The board approved the purchase at Naomi Pasemann Elementary School of playground equipment because the current playscape needs “significant repair,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil. 04/20/2022 06:27 AM
Easter Egg-travaganza
Easter Egg-travaganza
his past Saturday, April 16, the city of Taylor celebrated the Easter holiday with its annual easter egg hunt in Heritage Square. Little ones raced across the park to gather eggs filled with treats. The hunts were designated for age groups 0-2, 3-5 and 6-9. Easter egg hunts and events were also held in south Taylor Sunday afternoon. The annual Hood Hunt hosted by the Braided Fade Crew brought families to Fannie Robinson Park for four different age group hunts and a mega hunt. 04/20/2022 06:27 AM
Samsung, Farm Bureau donate $35,000
Samsung, Farm Bureau donate $35,000
GEORGETOWN — Williamson County residents devastated by tornadoes in March and earlier this month just got a little more help. During a presentation at Tuesday’s Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting, the Williamson County Rural Relief Fund received a $35,000 boost from Austin Samsung Semiconductors and the Williamson County Farm Bureau. 04/20/2022 06:27 AM
Hutto supports military
Hutto supports military
HUTTO – Last week, April 14, Hutto ISD celebrated Purple Up! Day at all campuses across the district. Purple Up! Day is a day we wear purple to show support and thank military connected children for their strength and sacrifices. 04/20/2022 06:27 AM
Hutto police chief gets to work
Hutto police chief gets to work
HUTTO – On Monday, April 18, Jeff Yarbrough started serving the Hutto community as chief of police. His father, also a longtime member of the law enforcement community, pinned him during the ceremony. 04/20/2022 06:27 AM
TSTC students celebrate success at statewide SkillsUSA contests
TSTC students celebrate success at statewide SkillsUSA contests
ROSENBERG – Texas State Technical College students earned a total of 47 medals – 18 gold, 15 silver and 14 bronze – during the recent statewide SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference in Houston. 04/20/2022 06:27 AM
‘Something Rotten’ in Georgetown
‘Something Rotten’ in Georgetown
Nominated for 10 Tony Awards, this rollicking show has been called “a valentine to musical theatre.” Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But, amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. 04/20/2022 06:27 AM
Recital at Southwestern
Recital at Southwestern
The Sarofim School of Fine Arts Music Department will present a concert by its percussion ensemble, led by Dr. Jordan Walsh, in the Caldwell-Carvey Foyer. 04/20/2022 06:27 AM