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Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Opinion

Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort
Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort
To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s right to know. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Kindness, an amazing feeling
Kindness, an amazing feeling
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan This story was submitted anonymously. I was waiting in line to pay at the vet, and the guy in front of me was $25 short. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
A smartphone without social media
A smartphone without social media
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. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Little Things
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
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
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