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House pushes armed officer at all schools

House pushes armed officer at all schools

Under legislation prioritized by House Speaker Dade Phelan, every Texas school would have an armed police officer, and aspiring teachers would receive extra support. The Dallas Morning News reported the bill would also provide $15,000 in annual funding for safety measures for each school in the state. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Working with the gatekeepers

Working with the gatekeepers

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Quarantine through teen eyes

Quarantine through teen eyes

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason. hennington@granitemediapartners. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Could be the genes, but maybe it's more

Could be the genes, but maybe it's more

“It’s got safety tubes, and I’m not scared The brakes are good, and the tires are fair.” - “Hot Rod Lincoln” song lyrics by Charlie Ryan “Looks like about a ‘41 Chevrolet truck,” I responded to my son’s email photo. A onecorner close-up of an old primer-coated project being refurbished with mild hot rod touches by his friend. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Memories of the mask mandate

Memories of the mask mandate

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@granitemediapartners. com. 03/04/2023 09:12 AM

Street takeover spurs governor’s action

Street takeover spurs governor’s action

Gov. Greg Abbott has created a statewide task force after several “street takeovers” recently took place in Austin in which motorists obstructed intersections, shot off fireworks and drove recklessly. 03/04/2023 09:12 AM

Delivering kindness

Delivering kindness

There is goodness everywhere and kindness matters. Here is a story submitted to us by Josh Yurman. 03/04/2023 09:12 AM

The Prime Directive

The Prime Directive

“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. 03/04/2023 09:12 AM

It’s important to keep telling them

It’s important to keep telling them

“I’ll tell you a secret. Old storytellers never die. 03/01/2023 08:29 AM

Professional turns personal

Professional turns personal

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington and is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. If you read the front page, you’ll see an article about the often volatile situation involving the Williamson County Emergency Services District and the Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department. 02/24/2023 10:09 PM

Print versus video

Print versus video

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@ granitemediapartners. com. 02/24/2023 10:09 PM

Little Things

It’s always the little things that make a huge difference. This week’s submission is the best example. 02/24/2023 10:09 PM

Going the extra mile

Going the extra mile

“I chose the road less traveled. Now if I can just figure out where I am.” – Anonymous Roads less traveled have always been my preferred routes. 02/22/2023 07:05 AM

Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed help

Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed help

Gov. Greg Abbot has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking a federal declaration as well for areas in Southeast Texas affected by rare January tornadoes. The ice storm caused considerable damage to property and power outages in the affected areas. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM

Reality versus expectations

Reality versus expectations

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@ granitemediapartners. com. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM