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Michele Glaze, Director, Corporate Affairs, Samsung (far left), and Wesley King, Community Affairs Specialist, Samsung (far right), visit with Taylor High School staff during an appreciation luncheon sponsored by Samsung. From left are Michele Glaze, Suzanne Morris, Vanessa Villarreal, Mat...
Samsung Appreciates Teachers
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Samsung representatives Michele Glaze and Wesley King stopped by Taylor High School to thank the staff for all they do for students every day. Samsung provided a catered lunch for the staff, and Glaze and King presented them with a signed banner of appreciation. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
Taylor High School students who were named Rotary scholars are Augustin Calderon, Kenneth Calvo, Elaine Cervenka, Ryan Ferguson, Mason Hortenstine, Jake Jansky, Soryna McIntire, Bodie Randig, Jayshawn Ross, Miguel Ruiz, Ty Silverthorn, Zane Talavera, Jett Van Brocklin, Luke Vega, Connor Wa...
Rotary Scholars recognized
Earlier this month, students from Taylor High School and Legacy Early College High School were named as Rotary Scholars by the Taylor Rotary Club. The Rotary Club of Taylor has recognized the top 10% of the community’s graduating seniors since it created the student loan fund in 1923. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
City Manager Brian LaBorde talks with Taylor Police Department Support Services Administrator Claudia Parisella, center, and Communications Supervisor Theresa Briones during Coffee with a Cop on May 10 at Good Strangers. Photo by Kendra Maness
Coffee with a cop
Last week, Good Strangers was filled with men and women in blue as well as local residents chatting, taking selfies, and enjoying a cup of joe. More than 30 community members, including District 2 Councilman Mitch Drummond and city staff, attended the latest edition of “Coffee with a Cop,” which was held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM
Type Church has some new upgrades including comfortable chairs they used during a candlelight service. File photo
Type Church replaces pews, plans for future
COUPLAND – The Type Church congregation is enjoying new comfortable chairs that recently replaced the pews in the sanctuary. Charlene Hanson Jordan reports, “The old Camp Swift barracks building that served as the sanctuary when the present church was first established in the 1980s has been torn down. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING
ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING
ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Ladybug larvae bear little resemblance to adult ladybugs. They are often confused for destructive pests, but they are voracious eaters consuming up to 100 aphids and mites a day. Courtesy photo
Plants get woke
Spring is a busy time of year for nature, and the landscape has woken up. Plants are vigorously growing thanks to the longer, warmer days. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM
Blackland Prairie Day celebrates Taylor’s heritage
Blackland Prairie Day celebrates Taylor’s heritage
Every year, the city pays tribute to the foundation of Taylor, the land and the people. The Blackland Prairie Day festival is Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM
A quick-thinking pilot managed to avoid disaster Tuesday, April 25, by landing his ERCO Ercoupe aircraft in a corn field off U.S. 79 near County Road 431. Eyewitness Tim Mikeska, a pilot with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Airport Support Network, said it was a great emergency...
PLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING NEAR TAYLOR
. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM
Courtesy photo by Laura Goodsell
Red Poppy Festival
This Friday, kick up a storm at Georgetown’s signature annual event, the Red Poppy Festival. The festival opens at 6 p.m. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM
Animal Shelter Adoptions
Animal Shelter Adoptions
Saturday, April 29 you have the chance to adopt an animal from 9 a.m. to noon at Citizens National Bank, hosted by Taylor Lion’s Club and Taylor City Animal shelter, 316 N. 04/26/2023 06:47 AM
The supernatural God: An introduction
The supernatural God: An introduction
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM
Common Cent$ Business Chamber Ambassadors welcomed Common Cent$ Business to Taylor with a ribbon cutting in February. Learn about their services online at www.commoncentsbiz.com/ or with a phone call ___________________________________________________________________
RIBBON CUTTINGS
. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM
Take advantage of the Chamber
Take advantage of the Chamber
One of the primary objectives of the Chamber is to stay informed on legislative business issues so our local business people can stick to working at their businesses. We do that through our daily work with our strategic partners and by bringing people that our business people need to hear from to our area. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mid-morning Mixer Tuesday, April 25 — From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Common Cents will be hosting and sponsoring a free mid-morning mixer for Taylor and surrounding area residents, 602 W. Twelfth St. Ste. 102. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM
Pet Clinic
Pet Clinic
Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the local nonprofit Texas Critter Crusaders are teaming up with Save An Angel for a low-cost community pet clinic, including free microchips, at the SPJST Lodge 29, 5025 FM 619. No appointments are needed, expect an hour to an hour and a half wait time. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Limit of two pets per adult. The clinicians will not treat sick or injured pets. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM