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Don’t let a little dust blowing bother you
Don’t let a little dust blowing bother you
“I’m a-goiri where the dust storms never blow.” — Song lyrics, “Ain’t Gonna Be Treated This Way,” American folk singer Woody Guthrie. While in the West Texas city of Abilene a couple of weeks ago, I spent time visiting familiar landmarks. 08/02/2023 07:02 AM
Patrick issues sweeping gag order ahead of trial
Patrick issues sweeping gag order ahead of trial
Lt. Gov. 07/28/2023 10:02 PM
Sack Lunches
Sack Lunches
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. 07/28/2023 10:02 PM
Coupland Civic Organization hosts National Night Out
Coupland Civic Organization hosts National Night Out
COUPLAND – Many communities hold their National Night Out events in the fall, however, Coupland continues the tradition of hosting the event in August. NNO will be held on the grounds of Coupland’s historic Depot. Depot Coordinator Barbara Piper says, “National Night Out is a national recognition and one we observe each first Tuesday in August. 07/28/2023 10:02 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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