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City leaders to address fiber digging concerns at council meeting
City leaders to address fiber digging concerns at council meeting
Residents unhappy about their yards being dug up in the city’s right-of-way for a new fiber optic internet network will have a chance to hear an update on the project to increase broadband capacity throughout the city. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Granger High School varsity baseball senior pitcher Nathan Tucker gets set on the mound on March 7 during the Lions’ 5-1 home victory vs. Bremond High School. Photo courtesy of Granger ISD
Tyree, Tucker set to play in THSBCA All-Star Game
ROUND ROCK – Two local boys will have the honor of taking the baseball field one last time for their respective schools at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 17 when Cohen Tyree of Taylor High School and Nathan Tucker of Granger High School play in the 2023 Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game hosted at Dell Diamond. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
The Ducks sixth through ninth-grade group poses for a photo at the Taylor High School main gym on June 15 following the Boys Summer Basketball Camp. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Taylor hosts annual boys' youth basketball camp
The Ducks hosted its annual boys’ basketball summer camp on June 12–15 under varsity basketball head coach Stephen Gibson. The camp was considered a success and Gibson is very eager to bring the camp back next year with even greater numbers. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
The Taylor High School girls’ varsity basketball team and Lady Ducks’ coaches gather on Tuesday, June 13 prior to a scrimmage at home vs. Bastrop High School. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Lady Ducks basketball active for summer league
The Taylor High School girls’ varsity basketball team was in action on Tuesday night as the Lady Ducks had scrimmages against Lago Vista High School and Bastrop High School. Head coach Lawrence Bailey’s squad was able to get in plenty of reps for the starters and bench players in the two games, which featured summer league rules and two 20-minute halves with a running clock. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
What happens if you don’t sleep?
What happens if you don’t sleep?
Paid Advertisement When you don’t get enough sleep, you may increase your risk of certain cancers, diabetes and even car accidents. Your heart suffers: • Your cancer risk increases (breast cancer, colorectal cancer and prostate cancer). 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
What it takes to be a dad
What it takes to be a dad
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Central figure in Paxton case charged
Central figure in Paxton case charged
The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
The extra mile is never crowded
The extra mile is never crowded
Over the past two weeks, we have received a lot of shoutouts for people who walked the extra mile. “I’d like to give a huge shoutout to Robert, a Subway employee working right now serving a long line by himself and keeping a positive attitude.” - Julianne Guzman Flores “Duck Plumbing deserves a shout out. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Joe Diaz Jr.
Joe Diaz Jr.
Joe Diaz Jr., 71, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 11, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family. Joe was born in Taylor, to Virginia Gonzales and Joe Diaz Sr. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Elva Ruth Duncan
Elva Ruth Duncan
Elva Ruth Duncan, age 95, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023. Duncan was born Oct. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Billy Howard Headrick
Billy Howard Headrick
Billy Howard Headrick left his earthly home for his forever home in Heaven June 6, 2023 at the age of 87. Billy was born May 18, 1936, in Georgetown. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
James Edward Stiba
James Edward Stiba
James Edward Stiba, 80, passed away June 8, 2023. He passed peacefully in his home with his family by his side, after a valiant yearlong battle with cancer. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
The Southside Community Engagement will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration Monday in Fannie Robinson Park. Photo by Jason Hennington
Annual Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth events begin Saturday, June 17 in Taylor and continue on the actual holiday, June 19. The Southside Community Engagement will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration Monday, June 19, at Fannie Robinson Park, 206 S Dolan St. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
The Lord’s Prayer – Part 2
The Lord’s Prayer – Part 2
Deliberately Diverse represents the thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil
Fatherly Advice
What is one conversation you wish you could have, father to father, with either your dad or your son? Devin Padavil, Taylor Independent School District Superintendent This would be a conversation I have with my son when he becomes a dad one day: Savor the moments when they are little and be patient with your children. Don't let hard times stress you out too much. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
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