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Two parades=An parade values opportunity for community conversation and celebration
Two parades=An parade values opportunity for community conversation and celebration
Last week, a Jewish woman in our community emailed the Taylor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee expressing her feelings of discrimination, fear, and frustration about the planned Christmas parade. With antisemitism on the rise across the country, she had reason to be scared. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
ONLINE POLL QUESTION
ONLINE POLL QUESTION
THIS WEEK’S QUESTION Thanksgiving was this past Thursday. What was your favorite part of the holiday? A. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
There is controversy over the annual Taylor Christmas Parade of Lights. This year there will be two separate parades. One hosted by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, the other by the city of Taylor. Photo by Matt Hooks
Taylor Christmas
The Taylor Christmas Parade of Lights has been a beloved family tradition in Taylor as long as I can remember. I moved here in 1985. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders
LEGISLATORS BEGIN FILING BILLS AHEAD OF SESSION Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Nov. 14, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM
Thankful for where I am today
Thankful for where I am today
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward (1921—1994), American motivational writer. It’s Thanksgiving week by tradition. 11/23/2022 07:12 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, Five years ago, the Taylor Christmas Parade is what charmed the heart of this big-city girl and convinced me to put down roots in Taylor. Growing up in inner-city Dallas, I had never before witnessed such familyfriendly, Christian goodwill as I saw parading down Main Street. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
Recognizing how newspapers make a difference
Recognizing how newspapers make a difference
National Newspaper Week begins Oct. 2. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
TURNOUT DROPS IN RECENT ELECTION Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
Weed patrol: weeds beget weeds! Part two
Weed patrol: weeds beget weeds! Part two
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM
Always said if I saw one, I would buy it
Always said if I saw one, I would buy it
remember, All my life, though some have changed. Some forever, not for better. 11/16/2022 11:13 AM
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders
PANIC BUTTONS, LOCKED DOORS FOR TEXAS SCHOOLS Texas public schools would have to install panic buttons in classrooms and ensure all doors and windows are locked and monitored under new proposed safety standards released last week by the Texas Education Agency. 11/11/2022 10:38 PM
Next step in the process
Next step in the process
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 11/11/2022 10:38 PM
That's what I think about on Veterans Day
That's what I think about on Veterans Day
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis, (1890 –1958) American news reporter, author, and Peabody Award recipient. What comes to mind when someone says, “Veterans Day?” I think about many things. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders
DPS DIRECTOR SAYS HE WON’T RESIGN Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw is fending off calls for his resignation in light of his department’s handling of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde last May, in which 19 students and two teachers died. However, McCraw said “every responding officer needs to be accountable for their actions,” according to the Austin American-Statesman. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM
Is Taylor ready for gentrification?
Is Taylor ready for gentrification?
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM
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