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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

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CARTS offers free rides on Earth Day

CARTS offers free rides on Earth Day

The Capital Area Rural Transportation System will celebrate Earth Day by offering free rides on all CARTS services Friday April 21. CARTS provides transportation for the non-urbanized areas of , Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee and Travis counties. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

WOMEN’S STUDY CLUB MEETS IN FEBRUARY

WOMEN’S STUDY CLUB MEETS IN FEBRUARY

. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

ST. MARY’S STUDENTS REWARDED FOR HUMILITY

ST. MARY’S STUDENTS REWARDED FOR HUMILITY

. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Garden Club names Yard of the Month

Garden Club names Yard of the Month

The Taylor Garden Club has selected the home of Mark and Jeanette Platz as the winner of the Beautiful Yard of the Month Award for April 2023. This beautiful yard is located at 1016 Alexander Street in the southeast quadrant of Taylor. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

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