Opinion

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

“’Cause I’m leaving on a jet plane, Don’t know when I’ll be back again.” — Song lyrics by John Denver (1943-1997) American singer-songwriter. Part of my love for old sayings came from listening to my grandfather when I was a kid.

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Education Agency to ensure school facilities are made safer in the wake of the killing of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

I recently stumbled via Google and uncertain search terms upon a 2012 article in the Austin American- Statesman reporting on a sermon by the Rev. John Elford of University United Methodist Church in Austin.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Amanda Bexley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

Rescue. Rest. God has, does, and will save people who are His and renew them. The spring feast of Passover celebrates God’s power to do just that, beginning with rescuing His people from Egypt nearly 3,500 years ago. Unleavened Bread and Pentecost, also in the springtime, remind us to be set apart for God’s purpose: partnership with Him in returning creation to the perfection it once enjoyed before we messed everything up. If we do this, we too will find rescue and rest at the end of this world to which the fall feasts of God look forward.

This is Jason Hennington’s annual message to graduates. Consider this a commencement speech.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

In the Taylor Press published May 14, there a notice by the Taylor ISD board of trustees regarding creation of a reinvestment zone. This appears to be the first step to give Samsung a reduction in taxes on land purchased after the November 2021 tax incentive agreement. According to news reports, the original 2021 agreement by the Taylor school board reduced the amount that Samsung will pay in taxes to Taylor ISD by around $300 million over 10 years. This is in addition to 85 to 90% reduction in taxes over 20 years by Williamson County and 85 to 92.5% reduction in taxes over 30 years by the city of Taylor.

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” — Old adage considered cliché by some. For one whose lifetime has been spent behind a camera, it still speaks volumes for me.

With sunnier days and warmer temperatures, backyard gardens across Central Texas are teeming with life. It’s an exciting time for gardeners as many summer vegetables have started to flower and set fruit. With so many plants in bloom right now, insects are very active.