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Fire Chief Daniel Baum addresses city leaders at the March 9 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin

City seeks federal grant for nine new firefighters

The city is seeking federal assistance to hire nine new firefighters in the next fiscal year. At the March 9 meeting, the Taylor City Council unanimously approved Fire Chief Daniel Baum’s recommendation to apply for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant by March 17 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for full salary and benefits for the nine positions over three years. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Recordings missing from city hall

Recordings missing from city hall

HUTTO – The city recently discovered that legally-required city council executive session recordings are missing. According to statements made at the March 2 council meeting, exactly how many, how and when they disappeared is unknown. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Livingston deadline approaching

Livingston deadline approaching

The Leo Livingston Fund grant committee is actively accepting applications to help local non-profit organizations again this year. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitable endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM

Lady Lions junior Montana Moore shifts her weight as she swings the bat looking to get on base against Holland. Photo by Evan Hale

Lady Lions dominate opener

GRANGER – The Granger Lady Lions played their first home district game of the season Tuesday, Mar. 7, against the Holland Hornets. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Brayden Michna jumping in the air to keep the ball in play and the point alive. Photo by YourGameFace

Smashing it in tennis

Brayden Michna, a native of Taylor, has begun to blaze a nice career for himself in the sport of tennis. “I am from Taylor, born and raised, and I remember my love of tennis started because I just like to hit things,” Michna said while chuckling. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Ducks senior Ivan Aguilar dribbling the ball has defenders close in on him. Photo by Evan Hale

Los Patos crowned district champs

Los Patos staked their claim as the best team in the district capping off an 11-0 record with their recent game at the Duck Pond. The Taylor Ducks boys’ varsity soccer team was crowned district champions after defeating the Manor New Tech Titans 3-1 at home Tuesday night. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Ducks junior Devin Valdez settling into the batter’s box awaiting the pitch.

Ducks shut out Mustangs on the road

MADISONVILLE – The Taylor Ducks (11-0) defeated the Madisonville Mustangs (8-2) Wednesday after three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. To finish the game,Taylor’s Cohen Tyree struck out Christian Bustamante leading to the final score of 3-0. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Amy Brinkmeyer, Raelynn Johnson and Autree Kelm posing for a picture together at media day. Courtesy photo

Late rally sinks Tigerettes

THRALL – The Milano Lady Eagles (10-5-1 overall, 2-0 District 27-2A) scored seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday night, and rallied past the Thrall Tigerettes (7-62, 1-1) 9-8. Milano took the early lead with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Tyler Bonkowski watching the catcher to see if he has an opportunity to steal home or not. Photos by Larry Pelchat

Tigers roll over Eagles in district opener

For the third time in their last four games, the Thrall Tigers (4-3 overall, 1-0 District 27-2A) scored in double figures Tuesday night. This time it was an 18-3 rout of the Milano Eagles in both teams’ district opener. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Working with the gatekeepers

Working with the gatekeepers

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Quarantine through teen eyes

Quarantine through teen eyes

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason. hennington@granitemediapartners. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Veronica (Ronnie) Gayle Gola Kaatz

Veronica (Ronnie) Gayle Gola Kaatz

Veronica (Ronnie) Gayle Gola Kaatz, age 77, of Leander, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Christopher (Chris) Townsend

Christopher (Chris) Townsend

Christopher (Chris) Townsend, 56, was born May 25, 1966, in Austin, and went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023. Chris was the son of incredibly proud parents, Buell and Maria Townsend, and grew up in both East Austin and Taylor. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Lynn Raynette Morgan David

Lynn Raynette Morgan David

Lynn Raynette Morgan David, 78, of Thrall, left this earth March 7, 2023, after a brief battle with Myasthenia Gravis. Lynn was a fighter, even when the odds were not in her favor. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Barbara Jean (Grossman) Hirstius

Barbara Jean (Grossman) Hirstius

Barbara Jean (Grossman) Hirstius of Taylor, went to be with the Lord March 6, 2023 in Taylor. She is proceeded in death by her parents and one son, Mike Hirstius. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM