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Paxton trial completes first week

Paxton trial completes first week

The first week of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial in the Senate ended with his former lead law enforcement officer testifying that an Austin developer — who is alleged to have bribed Paxton — constructed a “conspiracy theory” about federal officials altering a search warrant for his property, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 09/16/2023 08:13 AM

Taylor High School varsity football senior quarterback Joshua Mikulencak follows a blocker and breaks free for a huge run on Friday, Sept. 15 during the Ducks’ 49-19 win at home vs. Smithville High School. Photo by Andrew Salmi

Ducks run all over Smithville in 49-19 rout

09/16/2023 02:05 AM 1

Thrall High School varsity football junior wide receiver Landon Gregory (1) runs with the ball on Sept. 8 during the Tigers’ dominant 49-0 victory at home vs. Florence High School. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tiger rally falls short against Cougars

09/16/2023 02:04 AM

Granger High School varsity football junior kicker Jose Valverde puts the ball through the uprights on Sept. 1 during the Lions’ 38-7 victory over Thorndale High School. Photo by Elliot Bohuslav

Lions get back on track, throttle Goldthwaite

09/16/2023 02:02 AM

Ethan Lively (right) tries to shake a defender after breaking a tackle in the St. Mary’s Rams loss to St. Paul's Prep. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Rams drop homecoming bout

09/16/2023 01:58 AM

Expo brings companies, job seekers together

Expo brings companies, job seekers together

Job seekers and vendors hoping to promote their businesses filled the Williamson County Expo Center during this weekend’s East Wilco Business Expo. Hosted by the Taylor Chamber of Commerce, the business expo was held Saturday, Sept. 09/13/2023 08:38 AM

Taylor police promote new sergeant

Taylor police promote new sergeant

On Sept. 6, the Taylor Police Department announced the promotion of its newest sergeant, Euteva Rousar. A ceremony celebrating the promotion was conducted Friday, Sept. 1, by Taylor Police Chief Henry Fluck at Taylor Public Library. 09/13/2023 08:38 AM

32-year-old water heater claims grand prize

32-year-old water heater claims grand prize

S&D Plumbing, a local plumbing company, recently concluded its “Oldest Water Heater” contest. The contest which sought entries from residents showcasing their aging water heaters. 09/13/2023 08:38 AM

HIPPO BITES

Get ready to “Move That Bus!” HUTTO — This week hundreds of volunteers from Hutto and the surrounding area are working hard to remodel a home for the pilot episode of the rebooted ABC-TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The show is hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, stars of the Netflix show “Get Organized with the Home Edit,” which aired for two seasons. Like Extreme Makeover, the Home Edit show counted Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine among its producers. 09/13/2023 08:38 AM

Taylor Police Department Arrest Reports Photo credit: Matt Popovich-unsplash

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 09/13/2023 08:38 AM

Taylor Police Department calls for service. Photo credit: David von Diemar-Unsplash

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

SEPT. 3 Civil Matter-No Report-Arbors of Taylor 201 Highland Dr DWI-Arrested-500 block of N Main St 911 Call-Officer Advised-900 block of Fairgrounds St Suspicious Circumstances-No Offense-1600 block of E Walnut St Lost / Found Property-Report Taken-Taco Bell 2009 N Main St Unwanted Person-Criminal Trespass Warning Issued-Taylor Bike Company 204 N Main St Harassment-No Report 911 Call-No Report-200 block of Hosack St 911 Call-No Report-300 block of S Doak St Criminal Mischief-Report Taken-Skyline Laundry 3100-105 N Main St Threat-No Report-800 block of Yosemite Trail Disturbance-No Report-2400 block of Northlawn Dr DWI-Arrested-350 block of SW Carlos G Parker Blvd SEPT. 09/13/2023 08:38 AM

Teachings from Barbara

Teachings from Barbara

“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. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Matt Leschber, NOT the Taylor Press. 09/13/2023 08:38 AM

Coupland volleyball victorious in home opener

Coupland volleyball victorious in home opener

COUPLAND — On Monday night, the Coupland Cowgirls junior high school volleyball team faced off and defeated the Gause Lady Bears in two sets, 25-9 and 25-15. The Cowgirls were led by the eighth-grade duo of No. 09/13/2023 08:38 AM

Taylor cross country takes on Pflugerville Invitational

Taylor cross country takes on Pflugerville Invitational

PFLUGERVILLE — Taylor High School varsity cross country was back in action on Sept. 8 as the Ducks and Lady Ducks both took part in the 2023 Pflugerville ISD Cross Country Invitational held at Northeast Metropolitan Park. 09/13/2023 08:38 AM

Thrall cross country competes at Brenham

Thrall cross country competes at Brenham

BRENHAM — The Thrall High School girls and boys varsity cross country teams were active on Sept. 9 as the Tigers and Tigerettes headed to Brehnam for the Hillacious Invitational. 09/13/2023 08:38 AM