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CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders

TXDOT ANNOUNCES $ 85 BILLION TRANSPORTATION PLAN The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10- year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $ 85 billion price tag, officials announced last week. The Unified Transportation Plan authorizes the distribution of construction money that is expected to be available during the next decade. 09/10/2022 09:31 AM

We likely learned no more than we already knew

We likely learned no more than we already knew

“The dictionary is the only place where success comes before hard work.” — Mark Twain is credited with that, but I think Willard said it too. In his own words. 09/07/2022 01:12 PM

Flooding prompts disaster declaration

Flooding prompts disaster declaration

Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties. Texans who were affected by the rain, which dumped more than 10 inches in Dallas, are encouraged to file insurance claims with their providers and to complete the voluntary Self Reporting Damage Survey issued by the Texas Department of Emergency Management by visiting damage.tdem.texas.gov. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

PLOW AND HOSE ORGANIC GARDENING IN CENTRAL TEXAS

PLOW AND HOSE ORGANIC GARDENING IN CENTRAL TEXAS

A cold front pushed through the second half of August bringing much welcome rain and cooler temperatures. Both the rain and reduced heat coupled with the end of summer, make fall gardening so much more attractive. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

Memories real enough

Memories real enough to smell the creosote

“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” — J.M. Barrie (1860-1937), Scottish author and dramatist, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. 08/31/2022 10:02 AM

Farmer’s Almanac predicts a white winter

Farmer’s Almanac predicts a white winter

As Texas gets at least a temporary reprieve this week from the heat, with a nice round of rain blanketing much of the state, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting January will bring significant snowfall to the state. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

We still remember

We still remember

Eighteen years ago on Friday, Aug. 26, I got a call at 7:15 a.m. as I was in my dorm room getting ready for class. A friend of mine was on the other end crying and telling me that Katara Johnson had been murdered. 08/27/2022 09:51 AM

Bobby always swore the story was true

Bobby always swore the story was true

“The old man used to say that the best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back.” — Robert Ruark, author of The Old Man and the Boy. Hunting season is almost here and working on the upcoming Light and Champion Outdoor Guide for 2022 reminded me of some great hunting stories. 08/24/2022 08:20 AM

How was your reporter card?

How was your reporter card?

BY JASON HENNINGTON This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

Texas gas prices lower than most states

Texas gas prices lower than most states

While gas prices nationwide dropped below $4 per gallon average last week, the state boasts the lowest prices in the country at an average of $3.49 — 50 cents below the national average, according to AAA Texas. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

Back to school safety summit

Back to school safety summit

Dear Editor, Pastor B.R. Reese and the God’s Way Christian Baptist Church would like to thank Taylor ISD Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil and staff, the Taylor Police Department and the Taylor Fire Department for their awesome presentation assuring our staff, students and parents that schools will be a safe environment for our students to get their education and participate in school activities. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Pregnancy and hunger children Dear Editor, There is a movement concerning feeding hungry children. But there is one subject being left out of the equation, and that is human sexuality. 08/20/2022 07:11 AM

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Millions of Texas children are heading back to school this month, as early as this week in some districts. The Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to be especially alert and focused when driving in school zones and near bus stops. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

Be informed and be careful

Be informed and be careful

BY JASON HENNINGTON This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 08/13/2022 07:24 AM

On My Soapbox

New media vs. old media

ON MY SOAPBOX BY JASON HENNINGTON This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 08/06/2022 10:15 AM