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Fireworks moved to protect egrets
Fireworks moved to protect egrets
Following last year’s Fourth of July fireworks display that frightened a flock of egrets and ultimately caused the birds to crash into power transformers, the annual firework launch site is moving to the nearby Bull Branch Park. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Dworaczyk
Taylor welcomes new reporter
A new face has started at the Taylor Press this week, as Hunter Dworaczyk joins the staff as a general assignment reporter. Dworaczyk, originally from Needville, is welltraveled and makes his way to Taylor after finishing his college studies. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Taylor High School varsity football senior linebacker Alejandro Randle (center) celebrates with junior cornerback Ethan Flagg (left) and senior linebacker Jaden Rush (right) on June 22 during the Ducks’ 41-26 victory over Jasper High School during the state 7-on-7 tournament at Veterans Pa...
NESTING AT THE TOP
The Taylor Ducks 7-on-7 football team showed there is a bright future after making a run in the state tournament last week. Read the full story about Taylor’s run at state on page 5.. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
The Taylor Press was one of nine newspapers to win Sweepstakes in their respective division. Area Editor Jason Hennington accepted the award. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Taylor Press takes home top honors
The Taylor Press, “your award winning community newspaper,” earned some top honors recently from one of the oldest newspaper trade associations in the nation. On June 3, The Taylor Press took home 11 awards from during the 2022 Better Newspaper Contest Awards Banquet at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock from the Texas Press Association, including the prestigious Sweepstakes Award. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
(From left) Mike Hickey, the senior project manager of the broadband division for Mears, and John Fetter, ISP market manager with Fiber First, answer questions from the City Council at the regular meeting June 22. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Council grills fiber network installers
Local officials are less than pleased with two simultaneous city-wide fiber optic network projects that have prompted an outcry from residents over torn up yards, broken water, sewer and sprinkler lines, and other issues. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 21, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Coupland Civic Organization to hear from Hollywood cameraman
Coupland Civic Organization to hear from Hollywood cameraman
On Monday, June 26, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of St. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Back to Eden: As it was
Back to Eden: As it was
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Ducks boys basketball finishing summer league
Ducks boys basketball finishing summer league
BASTROP – Taylor High School boys varsity basketball is heading south down Highway 95 to Bastrop High School this Monday for its final summer league scrimmages. The scrimmages, which were supposed to be on Wednesday, were rescheduled to June 26 as Taylor will see some solid competition. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Terrell Reynolds explains an exercise focused on quarterback footwork on Monday, June 19 at the Taylor Athletic Complex. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Terrell Reynolds hosts youth football camp
Former Taylor High School alumnus Terrell Reynolds has been very active in his community lately as the former standout quarterback for the Ducks started a threeday youth football camp at the Taylor Athletic Complex. 06/24/2023 06:34 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. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
INSTALLATION ISSUES
INSTALLATION ISSUES
To report a problem with fiber installation, call 512-- 457-9247 or send an email to [email protected].. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Taylor nonprofit group kicks off Monday
Taylor nonprofit group kicks off Monday
IMPACT Taylor, Greater Taylor Foundation’s new initiative, aims to serve Taylor by listening to its residents. By interacting with community members through focus groups, the program is designed to identify Taylor’s biggest needs and fulfill them. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
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. He grew up with five siblings and attended St. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM
Kenneth Dale Kerlin
Kenneth Dale Kerlin
Kenneth Dale Kerlin, 68, passed away Saturday, June 17, at his home in Hare. He was born Oct. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM