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Do what is best for you

Do what is best for you

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Tax-Relief pla headed to gorvernor

Tax-Relief pla headed to gorvernor

Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

Take 24 seconds & b

Take 24 seconds & b

reathe NEWS Got a minute? It’s a serious question. Our day-to-day routine can be so jam-packed that it often seems like there’s no time for a break, which in turn can leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. 07/22/2023 05:47 AM

The legendary check ride pilot had one surprise left

The legendary check ride pilot had one surprise left

“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; — John Gillespie Magee Jr., World War II Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and war poet. “Mistakes to avoid on your pilot’s license check ride,” the magazine headline declared. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM

Who are we playing for?

Who are we playing for?

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. Last weekend, we hosted our 10th annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. With the amount of teams, and the money we raised, I would say it was a success. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

It is all the little things that really matter

It is all the little things that really matter

“ Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault Little things can make such an impact. Shout out to Anthony Sosa for these submissions and for spreading kindness all over town. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

House Democrats tax plan would help renters

House Democrats tax plan would help renters

Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

This car tag discussion has me thinking

This car tag discussion has me thinking

“If an expired license plate means another decoration for your living room wall … you might be a redneck.” — Jeff Foxworthy “I’m going to the courthouse to get new tags for the car,” I remember my grandfather saying as he tapped his pipe on the ashtray to empty the remains of Prince Albert tobacco. “You want to go with me.” That was a no-brainer. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

Some of those killed in action in World Wars I and II

Some of those killed in action in World Wars I and II

Carl Oscar Edward Carlson, born June 18, 1922, was a paratrooper in the 17th Airborne, killed in action March 24, 1945, within weeks of the end of World War II on May 8, 1945. The 17th Airborne Division, “The Golden Talons,” was an airborne infantry division of the United States Army with the motto “Thunder from Heaven.” Operation Plunder had begun in the evening of March 23. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM

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Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM

Taylor made kindness

Taylor made kindness

To the kind lady with braces who helped me at the Walmart gas station, thank you. It’s trying times like these when random acts of kindness truly mean the most. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM

Two ‘dumb stuff’ records are still intact

Two ‘dumb stuff’ records are still intact

“Don’t worry about getting older. You’re still going to do dumb stuff. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM

Shout it out … loud

Shout it out … loud

Here are some shoutouts we received this week about the kindness spreading through our community. “Tonight I had dinner with my friend. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state

Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above 100 degrees over much of the state. So far the grid, which administers 90% of the state’s power load, has been able to keep up with demand. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM

The best part of family reunions

The best part of family reunions

“Family reunions are the place where you remember where you came from.” — Author unknown “You know,” Stan said. “Those two are the reason we’re here.” The ‘here’ he referred to was another gathering of the descendants of Arthur George Johnson and Bernice Conlee Johnson, a family with Kentucky roots dating to the 1700s. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM