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Taylor High School’s Academic Decathlon team returned from regional, state and national competitions this year with a large number of medals, scholarship money and a national ranking. Coach Vicki Rowe is shown with team scholars Zane Talavera, Kenny Calvo, Jaden Rush, Lluvia Allen-Correa,...

Taylor ACDEC reflects on national ranking

The Taylor High School Academic Decathlon team finished the school year ranked third in Texas and third in the United States. Long known for their high achievements, the current team and their coach, Vicki Rowe, recently took a moment to reflect on their national ranking, and the long-standing tradition of success that continues today. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM

Hunter Crump (far right), showing the smile he was known for, poses for a photo at his graduation from Taylor High School in 2022. Photo by Tim Crow

Hunter Crump’s mom speaks out on the anniversary of son’s fentanyl poisoning COUPLAND — Last Sunday, a group gathered at the Crump family’s 7-acre property for a balloon release to celebrate what should have been Hunter Crump’s 19th birthday. “Happy birthday, baby boy,” said his mother Kimberly Crump, as her bouquet of purple and turquoise balloons floated heavenward. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM

Common places where mosquitos can find enough water for breeding. Source: www.rileycountyks.gov

West Nile Virus found in Wilco

GEORGETOWN – A mosquito in Georgetown has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a notification sent out by Williamson County Agricultural Extension Agent Gary Pasturneck. As of June 3, only Williamson County and Tarrant County have found infected mosquitoes, with Tarrant County having trapped 13. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM

Council OKs compensation committee

Council OKs compensation committee

The Taylor City Council is one step closer to getting a highly-contested pay raise – or not. At the June 8 meeting, councilmen approved a fivemember committee to explore the compensation issue, compare what other similar cities do and make a recommendation. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM

Taylor Pride board members Denise Rodgers, Patrick Taylor, Ben Morgan and Trisha Lewis surround Mayor Brandt Rydell (middle) as he reads the Pride Day proclamation. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

City proclaims June 24 Pride Day in Taylor

All seats were filled for the June 8 Taylor City Council meeting as Mayor Brandt Rydell, wearing a Taylor Pride T-shirt, read a proclamation affirming June 24, as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Day in Taylor. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM

Earlier this year, Fred Kerley attended a ceremony unveiling a mural on the water tower on Main Street in Taylor. After the event, Kerley got back to work preparing for upcoming races. Photo by Jason Hennington

Kerley dominates the 100-meter at Florence Diamond League

06/07/2023 03:10 PM

Taylor varsity baseball junior Devin Valdez (center) talks to his teammates following the Ducks’ 7-2 victory at home vs. Navarro.

All-District awards aplenty for historic Ducks baseball team

06/07/2023 03:04 PM

Water Collection and Storage Class

Water Collection and Storage Class

Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m., learn about water collection and storage from Mike Dudley at the Davilla Community Center, 20803 FM 487, Bartlett. The Davilla Community Center classes have included beekeeping, home canning, genealogy, soap making and cheese making and long-term butter storage. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

Daddy and Daughter Dance

Daddy and Daughter Dance

Friday, June 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., father figures of all kinds and daughters are welcome to dance together at Hutto Elementary School, 100 Mager Lane. The Hutto Parks and Recreation will host the event. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

Anastasia The Musical

Anastasia The Musical

On Thursday, June 8 through Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 7 p.m., run wild with imagination and attend Anastasia, The Musical at Concordia High School, 1201 S. Heatherwilde Blvd., Pflugerville. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

Czech Heritage Society Meeting

Czech Heritage Society Meeting

On Tuesday, June 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at Springhill Catfish Restaurant to present an award, 2505 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM

Sarah Elizabeth Larson

Sarah Elizabeth Larson

Sarah Elizabeth Larson was born March 6, 1985, in Georgetown. On Sunday morning, May 28, she passed away peacefully at her home in Taylor, following a lengthy illness. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM