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ON MY SOAPBOX BY JASON HENNINGTON
Altering the narrative
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Hutto boys campers from grades three through nine happily pose together for a photo on June 6 during the first day of Hippos Youth Basketball Camp. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD
Area sports summer camps continue next week
Taylor and Hutto will each be back in action next week as the two school districts will host various sports camps for younger athletes. TAYLOR Lady Patos soccer will host two separate camps this upcoming week that will provide individual instruction and team concepts under the Taylor girls soccer program on June 10-11. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
A group of young campers waits in line while playing a game of knockout on June 8 during the Lady Ducks Youth Basketball Camp.
Lady Ducks Youth Basketball Camp
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Taylor High School senior boys track and field standout Jarvis Anderson clears a hurdle on May 11 en route to a gold medal in the 300-meter hurdles at the UIL 4A State Track and Field Tournament held at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Photo by Briley Mitchell
Anderson, Michna bring home accolades from local sports award ceremony
Two standout Taylor High School athletes were honored on Tuesday night as boys track and field senior Jarvis Anderson and girls tennis freshman Rylee Michna attended the annual Austin Area High School Sports Awards presented by the Austin American-Statesman. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Taylor campers and coaches from grades two through five make silly faces on June 8 following the final day of Lady Ducks Youth Basketball Camp.
Lady Ducks basketball camp shows strong future of program
Taylor Independent School District had another successful week of summer activities as the second annual Lady Ducks Youth Basketball Camp under girls varsity basketball head coach Lawrence Bailey went from June 5-8. The four-day camp for the younger group of second through fifth graders went in the auxiliary gym first followed by the older group camp of second through ninth graders afterward in the main gym. 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
Existing three-way intersection at FM 1660 and CR 137. The field shown is slated to become a residential subdivision using CR 137 as an entrance, creating a fourway intersection. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Hutto green lights roundabout at FM 1660, County Road 137
HUTTO – In a move that went counter to a public opinion poll the city performed, Hutto council members gave the go-ahead for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of FM 1660 and County Road 137. Only newly-elected council member Brian Thompson voted against the roundabout at the May 18 meeting. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
Taylor High School varsity baseball head coach Justin Adams walks off the field on April 4 during the Ducks’ 7-2 home victory over district foe La Grange High School. Photo by Ryan Newsom
Adams takes the reins in Thrall
At the end of each school year, there are two things one can be certain of: a host of relieved teachers and coaching changes. It’s a ritual that stretches back as long as there have been sports in the Lone Star State, and 2023 is no exception. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
Mayor Brandt Rydell addresses the crowd with State Representative Caroline Harris, County Commissioner Russ Boles and US Congressman Pete Sessions. Photos by Edie Zuvanich
Segment 2 begins
Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, United States Congressman Pete Sessions and State Representative Caroline Harris joined other community leaders to grab shovels and commemorate the start of construction on Segment 2 of Samsung Highway. “There’s a lot of progress being made here that I view, and I think most people here view, as part of the future for Williamson County and the U.S. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
The lower floor of Building 3 sustained extensive water damage during a fire at the Burnett Place Apartments Monday. Firefighters using a ladder rescued two residents and no injuries were reported. Courtesy photo
Trapped on balcony!
Quick action by firefighters is being credited for the rescue of two residents trapped on a balcony after a blaze ripped through the upper floor of the Burnett Place Apartments Monday. No injuries were reported in the fire at 405 Sloan St., according to the Taylor Fire Department. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: June 8 TIME: 6 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall, 400 Porter St. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
Three options for a memorial design. Council members mostly preferred the first option. Photo Courtesy of City of Hutto
HIPPO BITES
Manville enacts water restrictions HUTTO – Effective June 2, Manville Water Supply Corp. implemented mandatory Stage 2 outdoor watering restrictions. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
Search starts for superintendent
Search starts for superintendent
HUTTO – What are the most important qualifications for a school superintendent? Being a community advocate or an experienced educator or maybe the ability to make and defend difficult decisions? These are questions Hutto Independent School District is asking the community in its search for a new top executive. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
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