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Hutto High School varsity football senior quarterback Will Hammond rolls out to his left and looks for an open receiver on Aug. 25 during the Hippos’ blowout 66-35 victory at home vs. San Marcos High School. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Hutto football rolls into matchup at Liberty Hill

HUTTO – The Hippos varsity football team started off the 2023 season with an offensive masterpiece as Hutto High School routed San Marcos High School 66-35 at Hutto Memorial Stadium. Now this squad is ready to hit the road at 7 p.m. on Friday night as the Hippos look to keep things rolling at Liberty Hill High School. 08/29/2023 10:17 PM

Coupland Civic Organization President Susan Schmidt visits with Dr. Saul Hinojosa, school superintendent search consultant.

COUPLAND SCHOOL The CCC’s last three columns discussed the loss of Coupland School’s Superintendent Tammy Brinkman, who was loved and admired by the community and many teachers and staff members. She received pressure from the school board and resigned June 27. 08/29/2023 10:17 PM

A STORY WORTH TELLING

A STORY WORTH TELLING

“You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” — Franklin P. 08/29/2023 10:17 PM

Former Taylor High School star Fred Kerley crosses the finish line in first place in the men’s 400-meter dash on July 27, 2019, at the Toyota USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships held in Des Moines. Courtesy photo

Kerley helps Team USA win 4x100 gold

BUDAPEST – Former Taylor High School track and field standout Fred Kerley and the United States 4x100-meter relay team claimed the gold medal on Saturday at the World Athletics Championships in Hungary as Kerley, Noah Lyles, Christian Coleman and Brandon Carnes are now world champions in the event. 08/29/2023 10:17 PM

Taylor High School varsity volleyball junior Haley Harms powerfully spikes the ball on Aug. 22 during the Lady Ducks’ home match victory vs. Granger High School. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Lady Ducks impress again at Rockdale tourney

ROCKDALE – It was another successful tournament over the weekend for Taylor High School varsity volleyball as the Lady Ducks under first-year head coach Rylee Davis continue to roll this 2023 season. 08/29/2023 10:17 PM

The Taylor High School varsity football team runs onto the field on Aug. 25 prior to the Ducks’ seasonopening road game at Gatesville High School. Photo by Andrew Salmi

Ducks football looking to bounce back vs. rival Rockdale

The Taylor High School varsity football team returns to The Duck Pond at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night as the Ducks host rival Rockdale High School in their home opener. 08/29/2023 10:17 PM

Thrall High School varsity volleyball freshman Ellie Schmidt goes up high to spike on Aug. 22 during the Tigerettes’ home match victory vs. Troy High School. Photos by Larry Pelchat

Tigerettes look strong at Academy

ACADEMY – Playing in their final tournament of the season, the Thrall Tigerettes (16-4) looked strong against tough competition at the Academy Tournament. The Tigerettes posted a 4-2 record in the twoday event, losing only to Class 4A schools Salado and Burnet. 08/29/2023 10:17 PM

Published by Taylor, this chart lays out the times when residents can engage in outdoor water irrigation. Courtesy Photo

Taylor enters Stage 2 Drought Warning

08/28/2023 04:59 PM

At-large Councilman Dwayne Ariola discusses the FY ’24 budget at the Aug. 24 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Council approves FY ’24 budget

Taylor has a brand-new budget for Fiscal Year 2024, featuring funds for additional emergency services personnel, a 3% cost-of-living increase for staff, an increase in the homestead exemption and plans to get started on a new $53 million municipal building that will house City Hall, the Police Department and Municipal Court. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM

During the Aug. 21 school board meeting, Samsung Austin Semiconductor presented a $110,000 donation. Pictured is the board of trustees, administrative staff and Michele Glaze of Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk

BACKING INNOVATION

The partnership between Samsung Austin Semiconductor and Taylor Independent School District added another chapter. The semiconductor company presented Taylor ISD’s board of trustees a $110,000 check to provide incentives to reward the staff for innovation and performance in STEM during the Aug. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM

Taylor Police determined that Skyline Laundry’s air conditioning units were intentionally damaged based on the damage marks. There is an active investigation into the matter. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk

Vandalism cuts into local laundromat’s air conditioning

A slice from a butter knife may have caused a local laundromat up to $40,000 in damages. Skyline Laundry, located in the Taylor Plaza Shopping Center, had to temporarily close down due to safety concerns after its air conditioning units went out. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM

Petition aims to reverse council pay increase

Petition aims to reverse council pay increase

A local resident is starting a petition concerning a recent ordinance from Taylor City Council. Terry Burris, who has lived in Taylor for 19 years, is attempting to organize enough signatures to garner a referendum on the council members’ decision to give themselves a pay raise. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM

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Council reprimands mayor

HUTTO – Mayor Mike Snyder received an official reprimand from the city for posting a list of mortgage banks used by council members on social media. The censure stemmed from a Facebook post the mayor made Aug. 21. The list did not identify which council members had loans at which bank or the amount of the loans. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM

Susan Garry Coupland columnist

Coupland Civic Organization Hosts National Night Out

Coupland held its annual National Night Out Aug. 1, which was hosted by the Coupland Civic Organization on the grounds of the historic Depot. “National Night Out is a national recognition and one we observe each first Tuesday in August,” Depot coordinator Barbara Piper said. “The Coupland Civic Organization provided a hot dog supper with all of the trimmings, chips, homemade cookies and nice cool water.” 08/26/2023 04:23 PM

TAYLOR PD ARREST REPORT

TAYLOR PD 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. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM