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Marcus Reese, a survivor and one of the board members of the Break the Silence Project, said education is key to preventing childhood sexual abuse.

Break the Silence Project spotlights child sex abuse

“Someone should do something, but nobody really talks about it.” That was the thought Isabella Tebeau, a former volunteer for the Williamson County Sherrif’s department’s Victim Service Unit, kept having every time she learned about another instance of childhood sexual abuse. “I heard multiple times that children had fallen victims to predators, and I was always thinking someone should do something,” she said. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

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Jack Watson settling in to the batter’s box before making contact with the ball to get on base. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigers post pair of wins at Valley Mills

VALLEY MILLS – Thrall’s Tigers (3-3) traveled north to Valley Mills to take part in the Eagles Invitational tournament over the weekend. Thrall posted a pair of wins in the event against stiff competition. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Ducks hot start continues

Ducks hot start continues

The Taylor Ducks varsity baseball team picked up their fourth win of the season to continue their hot start. The Ducks defeated the Navarro Panthers 7-2 last Tuesday, Feb. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

LOCAL SPORTS

Baseball Taylor March 9 vs. Los Fresnos @ El Campo Tournament March 9 vs. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

NBA BASKETBALL

Southwest division Standings Memphis Grizzlies 38-23 Dallas Mavericks 33-32 New Orleans Pelicans 31-32 San Antonio Spurs 16-49 Houston Rockets 15-49 Dallas Mavericks Mar. 8 @ New Orleans Mar. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Medalists and award winners pose together for a picture after the meet. Analise Frias ( left), Sophia Plonka, Krista Randig, Zoe Moore, Ri’Queleigh Holmes-Grant Courtesy Photo

Lady Ducks lift their way to third

DUBLIN – The Taylor Lady Ducks powerlifting team competed in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association 4A-D1 Region 2 Championships on Friday, Mar. 3, and finished in third place as a team. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Dezi Lopez (left), Ashly Jarosek, Preslie Juranek and Cheyenne Rowl and taking a picture at media day before the season. Courtesy Photo

Tigerettes split games in Taylor

The Thrall Tigerettes (7-5-2) played in their final tournament of the season over the weekend. The Tigerettes split their four games in the threeday event. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

ACADEMIC ALL- DISTRICT FIRST TEAM

ACADEMIC ALL- DISTRICT FIRST TEAM

Mattie Wilkie Marissa Hall Destiny Cotten Ja’Kayla Reese Gabby Ramirez Victoria Castillo Kelsey Dittrich Lexi Montagnino. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

JA-w Dropping

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Huddle. Today we will be discussing the Ja Morant situation currently ongoing in the NBA. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Lady Lions earn all-district honors

Lady Lions earn all-district honors

GRANGER – The Granger Lady Lions basketball season was memorable for the players, coaches and fans, but it is about to get better. In addition to the Lady Lions making the playoffs after everyone counted them out, they also had a couple of players make the all-district teams. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. For updates, visit https://www. facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Corporate sponsorships available for Break the Silence 3K Wlak/Run

Corporate sponsorships available for Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run

3K FROM STAFF REPORTS [email protected] Sexual abuse of children is a topic that is rarely talked about, but a group of community leaders are hoping to raise awareness about this issue and funds to protect vulnerable youth in Williamson County. The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization providing education and child advocacy and bringing together a wide array of stakeholders, will be a partner in the first ever Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, April 15 in Murphy Park. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM