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PARADE WINNERS
PARADE WINNERS
WALKING ENTRIES • Taylor Flash Fleet Track team – First place • Salvation Church – Second place • Taylor Bike co. – Third place DRIVING ENTRIES • The First Baptist Church Youth Department – First place • Johnathan Sawyer – In Memory of Opal Hill – Second place • Quincy Griffin in Bubba – Third place. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY
JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY
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Celestine Elizabeth Matysek Kelm
Celestine Elizabeth Matysek Kelm
Celestine Elizabeth Matysek Kelm, of Thorndale, passed away June 19, 2023. She was born June 11, 1931, in Williamson County. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Thrall girls varsity track and field junior Avery Koonce competes in the pole vault on April 28 during the 2A Region 4 meet held at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville. Photo courtesy of Thrall ISD
Three Tigerettes named all-state selections
THRALL – A trio of girls was honored as all-state selections in their respective sports this past week with Thrall senior Raelynn Johnson, junior Avery Koonce and junior Melaina Grissom. RAELYNN JOHNSON Johnson was an outstanding player for the Tigerettes during the 2023 softball season and the senior was selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State Softball Team. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
The Granger High School varsity softball team celebrates after the Lady Lions defeated Bremond High School 1-0 on May 11 in the 2A regional quarterfinals held in Mumford. Photo courtesy of Granger ISD
Four Lady Lions honored for all-state softball awards
GRANGER – The Granger High School varsity softball team announced this week that four senior players were honored as Texas Girls Coaches Association all-state selections. The highest honor went to catcher Mattie Wilkie, who was selected to the 2023 TGCA Legacy Softball Team for 1A-2A-3A4A. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
The Taylor High School varsity football defense surveys the field and looks to make a play against Lago Vista High School on June 10 during the 7-on-7 state qualifying tournament held at the track stadium in Cameron. Photos by Andrew Salmi
Taylor ready for 7-on-7 state tournament
COLLEGE STATION – Taylor High School varsity football has a huge couple of days ahead of it this week as Ducks skill position players will head to Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station on June 22–23 for Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 7-on-7 State Tournament. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Lions varsity baseball senior catcher Nathan Tucker tags out an opposing runner at home plate on June 17 during the THSBCA All-Star Game held at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Photos by Andrew Salmi
Tyree, Tucker show out for THSBCA All-Star Game
ROUND ROCK – Dell Diamond was the site of the 2A-3A- 4A Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game on Saturday, June 17, with 2023 graduates Cohen Tyree of Taylor High School and Nathan Tucker of Granger High School playing. Tyree of the Ducks and Tucker of the Lions put on their respective home uniforms for the last time as the duo represented the South team together. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo
Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo
This Saturday, Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, the Cowboy’s Professional Rodeo Association will host the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo, held annually, at the WCSP Arena, 1600 CR 305, Jarrell. This rodeo includes some of the top cowboys from across the United States. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
8th Annual Chris Kelley Memorial 5K
8th Annual Chris Kelley Memorial 5K
Saturday, June 24, is an important memorial day for Detective Sergeant Chris Kel ley who died in service. The annual Chris Kelley Memorial 5K is a fundraiser that supports a scholarship program and gives donations to families of fallen or injured first responders and military personnel. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Williamson County Adoption Event
Williamson County Adoption Event
On Friday, June 23, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will host a free feline adoption event from 6 to 8 p.m., with special canine guests out on the Adoption Center patio. This is a free, oneday- only event at 1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 77th Annual Midsummer reunion Thursday, June 22 — At 5:30 p.m., The Elgin Swedish Association’s 77th Annual Midsummer Reunion festival Elgin’s SPJST Hall, 702 State Hwy 95. Midsummer is the last remaining heritage festival hosted in Elgin. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM
Taylor Fire Chief Daniel Baum (right) is welcomed with a handshake by Area Editor Jason Hennington. Photo by Grace Horvath
Taylor fire chief: More personnel, facilities needed
In early 2023, the Taylor Fire Department completed its strategic plan, but the next crucial step is to find funding to keep up with the city’s needs for fire services. Such was the message from Chief Daniel Baum during his repeat appearance on “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” June 12. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
City receives interest-free loan
City receives interest-free loan
In a move calculated to save taxpayers money, the Taylor City Council approved issuing Certificates of Obligation that will save the city over $4.6 million in interest expenses on a $5 million loan. In April, the city published its intent to issue $5,090,000 in COs. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM
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