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Salutatorian Daniel Vincent recieved his Salutatorian Award from Head of School Heidi Altman with a handshake and a chuckle at the Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 25, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.

ST. MARY’S GRADUATION

On Thursday, May 25, four students had the privilege of being graduates of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Taylor. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Council OKs pay raise committee

Council OKs pay raise committee

Increasing compensation for City Council members may have been defeated last fall, but it is very much alive for next year’s budget cycle. At the regular meeting May 25, the Taylor City Council approved moving forward with the creation of a committee to come up with recommendations to increase compensation for the city’s elected leaders. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Kerley victorious at Rabat Diamond League showdown

Kerley victorious at Rabat Diamond League showdown

RABAT, MOROCCO – Taylor’s own and 2022 World Championship winner Fred Kerley was victorious in the 100-meter dash Sunday, May 28, at the Rabat Diamond League against top competition at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Members of the Hutto ISD school board canvas votes from the May 6 election where all three bond proposals passed. Screenshot from www.HippoNation.org.

Hutto ISD discusses next steps

HUTTO – The passage of the $522 million bond package May 6 was just the beginning of a long process of growth for Hutto Independent School District. Now that the funds are approved, the ISD must come up with a strategy for achieving the goals they promised the public in their bond campaign. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

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Ducks rally for thrilling Game 1 win over Spring Hill

MIDLOTHIAN – With yet another late-inning comeback, Taylor High School varsity baseball was victorious on Thursday night as the Ducks rallied past the Panthers of Spring Hill High School for a 4-2 win in Game 1 of the 4A regional semifinals. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Taylor High School alumnus and Olympic medalist Fred Kerley speaks to the community on Feb. 4 at his mural dedication. Photo by Jason Hennington

Kerley looks to become the fastest man in the world

RABAT, MOROCCO – Bragging rights for “World’s Fastest Man” will be on the line this weekend when Taylor’s own Fred Kerley and Italy standout Marcell Jacobs will put their rivalry to the test in the 100-meter dash at the Rabat Diamond League in the first meeting between the pair since the Tokyo Olympics. The highly anticipated event will be held in Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium at 1 p.m. CT on Sunday and will be broadcast live on Peacock and CNBC. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Give readers what they want

Give readers what they want

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Until further notice, celebrate everything

Until further notice, celebrate everything

This was submitted anonymously. “A big shout-out to all the kids who didn’t win an award, make honor roll and barely made it through the school year. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported. Barring some unforeseen maneuver in the last week of the regular legislative session, the bill is effectively dead for now. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Shirley Adams McCoy

Shirley Adams McCoy

Shirley Adams McCoy passed away May 10, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Thanks to the tender care of Marina Cook and Compassus Hospice, Shirley passed away at home with her children grateful to spend time with her before she left this life. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Daniel Nzeka Jr. (DJ)

Daniel Nzeka Jr. (DJ)

Daniel Nzeka Jr. (DJ) was born May 25, 1994, at Seton Hospital in Austin, to Daniel and Bonnie Nzeka Sr. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

Sunday fun days set for this summer

Sunday fun days set for this summer

School is out and summer is upon us. One local organization wants to make sure students have fun in this summer, but keep their minds stimulated. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

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Two camps will be active for Granger beginning this upcoming week as the Lions will have baseball camp and the Lady Lions have softball camp. Both the baseball camp and softball camp will be at Granger High School for incoming first through ninth graders. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

All smiles before the fight, Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones took care of business in the ring on April 1 in Houston. Photos courtesy of iRULL FOTOS/FORCERTAIN PROMOTIONS

Destiny 'Too Sweet' Jones joins Around the Watercooler

Taylor’s own boxer Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones and her trainer David Watson joined Jason Hennington on last week’s edition of Around the Watercooler to talk about her most recent fight back on May 5 for the ABF InterContinental Super Featherweight Title held at Tech Port Arena down in San Antonio. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM

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The Tigers and Tigerettes have a huge camp on deck next week that will be held for all incoming second to eighth-grade athletes. From 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. over the course of May 30 – June 2, Thrall will have its 2023 All-Sports Camp which will cost $150.00 per camper. Boys will cycle between football, baseball, tennis, golf, track, weight training, and basketball. 05/27/2023 06:49 AM