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Williamson County website receives makeover

Williamson County website receives makeover

GEORGETOWN – On July 11, Williamson County announced some visible changes to its website. The county’s website can now be found at https://www.wilcotx. 07/18/2023 10:56 PM

Taylor ISD superintendent Devin Padavil has accepted a position as superintendent at Georgetown ISD. Photo by Jason Hennington

Superintendent headed to Georgetown

07/17/2023 10:17 PM

6U Ducks host hit-a-thon fundraiser

6U Ducks host hit-a-thon fundraiser

During this time of year, baseball fans often think about the MLB and its famous home run derby competition. In Taylor, Texas, the Taylor 6u Ducks decided to hold their own competition to raise funds for their upcoming trip to the Pony World Series in Youngsville, LA. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Thrall High School varsity football tight end Tyler Bonkowski runs after the catch on Nov. 5, 2022, during the Tigers’ 38-14 victory at home against Schulenburg High School. Photo courtesy of Thrall Tiger Yearbook

Bonkowski selected for Blue-Grey All-American Bowl

THRALL – One Tiger will have the honor of playing in the 2023 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in December as Thrall High School varsity football senior tight end Tyler Bonkowski will represent the West squad. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Taylor Area Baseball and Softball League Coach Louis Jahn introduces the 2023 6U Pony League Regional Champions at the July 13 meeting of the City Council as members of the Taylor Parks and Recreation Board look on. Photo courtesy Nicole Lessin

Champion Taylor Pony League team honored

A promising group of 6-year-old Pony League champions from Taylor were honored in council chambers last week. At the Taylor City Council meeting on July 13, as the city designated July as Parks and Recreation Month, Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Bybee recognized the 6U Ducks All-Star team of the Taylor Area Baseball And Softball League, which recently was named 2023 Pony League Regional Champions and are headed to the league’s World Series July 23 in Youngsville, Louisiana. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Who are we playing for?

Who are we playing for?

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. Last weekend, we hosted our 10th annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. With the amount of teams, and the money we raised, I would say it was a success. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

It is all the little things that really matter

It is all the little things that really matter

“ Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault Little things can make such an impact. Shout out to Anthony Sosa for these submissions and for spreading kindness all over town. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

House Democrats tax plan would help renters

House Democrats tax plan would help renters

Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Ysidro Garza

Ysidro Garza was born May 15, 1964, in Taylor, to parents Domingo B. Garza and Beatriz G. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Mary Lopez Gamez

Mary Lopez Gamez

Mary Lopez Gamez was taken by our Lord and Savior July 2, 2023. Mary, who was a kind, loving, and precious person, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylor. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Pastor Anthony Watson and his family will celebrate 25 years of being at The First Baptist Church in Taylor. A special service will be held July 23, at 10:45 a.m.. Courtesy photo

Church to honor pastor’s 25 years

The First Baptist Church in Taylor will recognize their pastor for 25 years of service with the church. Pastor Anthony Watson came to Taylor in 1998 as the new pastor of First Baptist. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

Program seeks veterans active in the community

Program seeks veterans active in the community

WACO – Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-17) has announced that he is seeking nominations for the 2023 Congressional Veteran Commendation program. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

Kiwanis Club • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

The Taylor Kiwanis Club was recently recognized for its 100 years of service by the Taylor City Council. Kiwanis President Rev. Travis Summerlin accepts the proclamation from Councilman Mitch Drummond. Also in attendance were Kiwanis secretary Karen Ellis and former Kiwanis president and A...

100 YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNIZED

. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM

X Games star ID’ed in fatal crash

X Games star ID’ed in fatal crash

WILLIAMSON COUNTYThe two victims of the fatal car crash July 1 have been identified. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that the two drivers were Ysidro Garza, 59, from Elgin, and Tatum Sik, 32, from Granbury. 07/15/2023 07:06 AM