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Thrall High School varsity football senior, Steven Walker (center) introduces himself and his team
Tigers ready to hit the field
Two-a-days are in the books, along with two scrimmages. Now it’s game time and the Thrall Tigers are ready to hit the field and make some noise. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
National Dog Day
NATIONAL DOG DAY
Celebrate your dog, a friend’s dog or any other dog you know for National Dog Day Saturday, August 26! Texas Beer Company will host a celebration from noon to 8 p.m. with $4 TBC’s specialty K9 lager on tap at their brewery, 1331 W. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Firefighter Ruben Telles and girlfriend Nicole Rocha are restarting from scratch after a wildfire destroyed their apartment. Photo courtesy of Hutto Fire Rescue
Firefighter loses home in blaze
HUTTO – A local firefighter who lost his home in the Aug. 8 Cedar Park fire is getting help from colleagues and the community. The Hutto Professional Firefighters Foundation has started a fundraising campaign to support Ruben Telles, who has been a fire engine driver with Hutto Fire Rescue since April 2020. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Dorothy Reynolds Gilligan
Dorothy Reynolds Gilligan
Dorothy Reynolds Gilligan went to be with the Lord on Aug. 13, 2023, just two days shy of her eightyseventh birthday. Dot was born Aug. 15, 1936, in Athens. She was the third daughter of Gordon Allen Reynolds and Muriel Mann Reynolds. She was notably the first baby born in the newly erected Wolfe and Duphorne Hospital. Dot accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 9. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Members of Williamson County EMS thanked and recognized the children of Micheal Gates after they helped save their father’s life. Courtesy photos
Not all heroes wear capes
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve Shoutout to these beautiful children for saving their father’s live. Michael Gates was in his car with his children, when he suddenly became unresponsive due to an allergic reaction to multiple bee stings. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Council compensation Dear editor, Thursday’s Taylor City Council meeting was both disappointing and embarrassing. On the one hand we have the people who came out to speak in opposition to a proposed increase in the council’s compensation (or honorarium). 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Too much on both sides
Too much on both sides
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Tigerettes remain unbeaten, sweep Lexington
Tigerettes remain unbeaten, sweep Lexington
THRALL – Two weeks into the 2023 season, the Thrall Tigerettes varsity team remains unbeaten. The Tigerettes ran their season record to 9-0 Tuesday night after a 25-23, 25-17, 25-8 sweep of the Lexington Lady Eagles (5-5). 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
The Ducks' front seven gets ready for the snap on Aug. 17 during Taylor's scrimmage against Franklin at Hedrick Field. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Ducks football scrimmages powerhouse Franklin
FRANKLIN – The Taylor High School varsity football team made the trip to Franklin High School on Thursday evening as the Ducks certainly had their work cut out for them against an elite Lions team that has won 32 straight games over the past two seasons that resulted in two straight state championships. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
The Taylor High School cross country program gathers together for a picture on Friday, Aug. 18 during the Rockdale Invitational meet. Photo courtesy of Karmen Sanders
Taylor cross country opens season in Rockdale
ROCKDALE – The Taylor High School varsity and junior varsity cross country teams put all their hard work over the summer to the test on Aug. 18 as the Ducks and Lady Ducks competed on Friday morning at the Rockdale Invitational meet hosted by Rockdale High School. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM
Citizen Michael Prillaman speaks against compensation increase to city council. The approved motion increased their stipends from $25 to $1,000 per month and to $1,500 per month for the mayor’s position. Photo by Hunter Dworaczyk
City Council approves compensation increase
08/17/2023 07:27 PM
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power Thursday, Aug. 17 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
ERCOT calls for voluntary power conservation
08/17/2023 01:21 PM
Judith Ritchie
Williamson County selects interim elections administrator
08/16/2023 10:17 AM
Mmm Barbecue
Fire prevention plan changed for Cook-off
With hot, dry weather anticipated for the coming weeks, the Taylor Fire Department gave the International Barbecue Cook-off an updated fire prevention plan. The cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM
Police investigating shots fired during home invasion
Police investigating shots fired during home invasion
The Taylor Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place during a burglary Aug. 11. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM
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