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Granger Annual Bazaar
From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3, SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church will host Granger’s Annual Bazaar at Parish Hall, 500 W. Davilla St. And from 10 to 11 a.m., there is an optional mass, 100 N. Brazos St. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
The Taylor High School boys varsity cross country team happily gathers together for a photo on Friday morning during the Vista Ridge Invitational meet held in Cedar Park. Photo courtesy of Taylor Athletic Booster Club.
Taylor cross country takes on Vista Ridge Invitational
CEDAR PARK – The Taylor High School boys and girls varsity cross country teams competed on Friday morning at the Vista Ridge Invitational meet held in Cedar Park. The Ducks had seven runners put in work in 1A-4A as the boys placed fifth out of 12 schools entered with 183 points in the meet, while the Lady Ducks also did well as the girls entered nine girls and placed eighth out of 14 schools who qualified enough runners with 218 points. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Taylor Economic Development Corporation CEO Mark Thomas addresses council Aug. 24. Photo by Nicole Lessin
EDC CEO Thomas announces retirement
A key figure involved in bringing Samsung Austin Semiconductor to Taylor is retiring this fall. At the regular meeting of the Taylor City Council, Mark Thomas, the CEO of Taylor’s Economic Development Corporation, announced his plans to step down from his position in the next two months as he highlighted his department’s budget for next year. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Lady Lions varsity volleyball senior Jaila Rollie gets a kill at the net during the Granger road match in Taylor
Lady Ducks volleyball takes down Granger
Taylor High School varsity volleyball had its second home match of the season on Tuesday night in front of a packed gym as the Lady Ducks hosted Granger High School and swept the Lady Lions in three straight sets: 25-23, 25-9 and 25-14 to seal the deal. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Tigerettes varsity volleyball sophomore Nevaeh Irvin blocks a shot at the net on Aug.22 during the Thrall match win against Troy.
Tigerettes conquer Troy
THRALL – Tuesday night’s matchup between the Thrall Tigerettes (13-2) and Troy Trojanettes (10-6) was a battle of Top 20 teams. The Tigerettes entered the match ranked fifth in Class 2A in the latest Texas Girls Coaches Association poll, while Troy was ranked nineteenth in Class 3A. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Hippos varsity football runs out of the tunnel on Friday night prior to Hutto’s dominant 66-35 victory at home against San Marcos. Photo by Larry Pelchet
Hippos make a splash on Freedom Night
HUTTO – The Stars and Stripes were flying high Friday night in Hutto, as was the local football team, as they defeated the San Marcos Rattlers 66-35 for their first win of the season. “We played passionate, and we played physical, now we just have to clean up some discipline and detail aspects then the sky is the limit,” Hippos head coach Will Compton said. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Granger High School varsity football senior wide receiver Trae Herrera runs down the sideline after a long reception Aug. 25 during the Lions' 57-8 blowout victory at home vs. Hubbard High School. Photo by Larry Pelchet.
Lions dominate in season opener
GRANGER – The roar of the Lions could be heard all throughout Granger, as the Granger Lions looked dominant in their 57-8 win over the Hubbard Jaguars Friday night. “Tonight was something we can build on,” Lions head coach Stephen Brosch said. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Ducks varsity football senior wide receiver Jacob Mikulencak makes an acrobatic catch for a touchdown on Friday night in Taylor's season opener at Gatesville.
Ducks lose heartbreaker to Hornets
GATESVILLE – Despite an incredible start in the first quarter, the Taylor Ducks let one slip away on the road Friday night as they were edged 34-27 by the Hornets of Gatesville High School. “We beat ourselves tonight with costly penalties, being undisciplined and things like that,” Taylor head coach Earven Flowers said to his players after the game. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Tigers roll over Yeguas
Tigers roll over Yeguas
SOMERVILLE – Chance Parker threw five touchdowns in the Thrall debut, and Steven Walker had a 43-yard pick-six as the Tigers (1-0) rolled over the Somerville Yeguas (0-1), 42-14 in both teams’ season opener, Friday night. 08/26/2023 04:23 PM
Lady Ducks volleyball makes splash at Bay City tourney
Lady Ducks volleyball makes splash at Bay City tourney
08/25/2023 01:15 PM
FRED KERLEY CUTLINE: Fred Kerley competes in the 400-meter dash during the 2017 World Athletics Championships held in London, England. File photo 
Fred Kerley comes up short in 100-meter semifinals
08/25/2023 12:59 PM
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a conservation appeal for the second consecutive day. Texans are asked to conserve energy today from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.
ERCOT issues conservation appeal
08/25/2023 12:56 PM
Mayor Mike Snyder defends his actions against council clap-back.
Hutto council reprimands mayor
08/24/2023 08:05 PM
James Guerra, president and CEO of JG Consulting, presents the firm’s recommended hiring timeline to Taylor Independent School District’s board of trustees. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
Taylor ISD sets hiring timeline
Taylor Independent School District plans to hire a new superintendent before Thanksgiving break. The district’s board of trustees unanimously voted to approve JG Consulting’s timeline for the superintendent hiring process during its Aug. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
City eyes budget, municipal complex
City eyes budget, municipal complex
As city leaders prepare to approve next year’s budget and tax rate this Thursday, they will also be turning their attention to the fine details of building the new $53 million municipal complex and justice center. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM
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