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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. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

“The Blue Voyager,” gouache on paper--22” x 30”, Coupland artist Letitia Eldredge’s submission to the Houston Art Car Museum’s “Blue” exhibit. Photo by Laticia Eldredge

Mayor to present state of the city

Coupland Civic Organization (CCO) This month’s Coupland Civic Organization meeting will be Monday, Jan. 30, in the Fellowship Hall of St. Peter’s Church. Mayor Jack Piper will speak about the state of the city. CCO President Susan Schmidt will discuss the 2022 CCO activities and the upcoming 2023 events. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

St. Mary’s Catholic School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the second quarter of the school year. Quarter two Award of Excellence, students with the highest grade point average in their grade for the quarter, are:

St. Mary’s announces honor roll

Second Grade Clare Rodriguez-99.4 Kenzie Kuhl-99.4 Third Grade Clyde Steglich-99.3 Fourth Grade: Sara Kuhl-98.6 Fifth Grade Derrick Aleman-99 Seventh Grade Sofia Salazar-98 Eighth Grade Dulcie Krogmann-98.667 Ninth Grade Leah Altman-98.719 Tenth Grade Kolbe Barta-96.75 11th Grade: Anthony Navarro-Salazar-91.75 12th Grade: Ryan Altman-91 Samuel Salazar-98. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Aby Mendoza-Duque, Arianna Hayes, Cheyenne Wallace, Clare Rodriguez, Farrah Blackwood, Fiona Dahlberg, Kennedy Prinz, Kenzie Kuhl, Lona Rodriguez, Madyson Wentrcek, Marianna Maldonado, Nora Bixby, Rowan Hengst and Sofia Oviedo. Second grade

Fourth Grade Addy Bixby, Archie Steglich, Brynley Huber, Joshua Martinka and Sara Kuhl. Fifth Grade Blake Yezak, David Heyl, Derrick Aleman and Gunner Streit. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Gianna Heyl, Jude Johnson, Kase Izard, and Marian Decker. Second Grade

Lydia Melcher, Addison Brandon, Fernanda Giron, Scarlett Dahlberg, Ella Sheffy, Diego Reyes and Kensi Newland. Seventh Grade Caroline Decker, Joseph Barta, Julia Heyl, Kiera Hengst, Lamin Tarawalli jr, and Xochitl Hopkinson. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

(From left) Nakevia Miller poses with Jennifer Harris during Dickey Day at the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center last fall.

Connecting excellence banquet next week

Recognizing and celebrating African-American entrepreneurs and community leaders will be a focus of the Dickey Museum’s 2023 Black History Month fundraiser. Starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Incumbent draws opponent

Incumbent draws opponent

Last week, incumbent At-large Councilman Dwayne Ariola filed his paperwork to run for another term this May. He now has an opponent for the election. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Taylor ISD town hall meeting Tuesday

Taylor ISD town hall meeting Tuesday

Starting next fall, big changes are approved for Taylor Independent School District elementary schools— and officials are seeking parents’ input. At 6 p.m. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Yonair Guzman fights through defenders and takes the ball to the bucket in the A team’s final home game of the season. Photos by Jason Hennington

DUCK domiNATION

jason.hennington@granitemedia partners.com The Taylor Duck seventh grade A team continued their domination moving to 7-0 after a 61-6 win over Burnet Thursday night at the Main Street Intermediate school gym. This was the team’s last home game for the season, and the win coincided with big wins at the next level with the Ducks and Lady Ducks both getting big wins over La Grange. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Dr. Devin Padavil

Taylor ISD trustees approve three-year extension, pay bump for superintendent

01/27/2023 12:35 PM

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name?

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Holiday water events spur staff additions, new equipment

Holiday water events spur staff additions, new equipment

City leaders have unanimously approved personnel changes and new equipment in response to two major water emergencies that took place over the holiday break. “We spent a hectic Christmas and the week after Christmas in our Public Works Department,” said the department’s director Jim Gray at the Jan. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

(From left) Brian LaBorde, Kristen Van Hoosier, Kim Sherer, Brenda Koke, Christen Eschberger, Mayor Brandt Rydell, Commissioner Russ Boles, Council Member Robert Garcia, Dana Harris, Tucker Ferguson, SangYun Moon, Matt Gold.

Wilco, TxDOT and Samsung begin CR 404 and FM 973 improvements

Road improvements continue apace near the new Samsung Austin Semiconductor site. On Wednesday, Jan. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Led by (from left) Rev. Brian Coleman, Rev. Anthony Watson and Rev. Carl Caldwell, the Martin Luther King Jr. march proceeds over the Main Street overpass. Photo by Jason Hennington

Marchers sang songs as the annual MLK Day march returned after a three year hiatus.

Photo by Nicole Lessin Photo by Jason Hennington. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Rendering of the EVO Entertainment Group development scheduled to break ground in Hutto this spring. Photo courtesy City of Hutto

‘Multi-tainment’ complex coming to Hutto

HUTTO – Heralded by swinging spotlights and fog machines, the company behind the development previously known as Project V was unveiled at the city council meeting on Jan. 19. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM