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Transfiguration
Transfiguration
Deliberately Diverse represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but enjoy diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of The Reverend Terry Pierce, vicar of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Taylor. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Aug. 9, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM
(From left) District 2 Councilman Mitch Drummond discusses an amendment to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan with At-large Councilman Dwayne Ariola Aug. 10. Photo by Nicole Lessin
City OKs land redesignation at Thorndale, Gravel Pit roads
A controversial amendment to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan’s land-use designation for a parcel on the east side received approval from the Taylor City Council Thursday. At the regular meeting Aug. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM
At the July 27 Taylor City Council meeting, Jose Orta, chair of the council compensation committee, answers questions from council members about the committee’s recommendation. Screen shot from Taylor City Council meeting
Hearings on council pay set for Thursday
A controversial plan to boost council members’ stipends will be revisited again next week in two back-to-back public hearings at 5:30 and 6 p.m. Aug. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM
Meeting participants attempt to stop speaker Michael Stark after his allotted three minutes were completed. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
Library advisors back moving LGBTQ book
Whether or not to move “Gender Queer: a Memoir” by Maia Kobabe from the young adult section in the Taylor Public Library was the main agenda item for library’s advisory board meeting Aug. 8. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM
County working on 2023-2024 budget
County working on 2023-2024 budget
GEORGETOWN – A growing population allows Williamson County to consider having its largest budget ever. The Commissioners Court heard a recommended budget for the next fiscal year from Ashlie Holladay, the county’s budget officer, at its Aug. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM
Sam Dowdy Jr. (left), owner and operator for Coppera Plumbing and Commercial Services, signs apprenticeship agreement next to Lee Price (right) of the Department of Labor. Photos by Hunter Dworaczyk
PIPELINE TO SUCCESS
A pipeline has been formed that is designed to make plumbing a more attractive career path for young students. S&D Plumbing and Coppera Plumbing and Commercial Services reached agreements with the Department of Labor to be able to offer pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships at local high schools. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM
Raúl Peña to be “head hippo” at Hutto ISD starting Sept. 1. Photo courtesy of Hutto ISD
Dr. Raúl Peña tagged to lead Hippo Nation
08/11/2023 01:32 PM
Donna Lynn Dickey Nemec
Donna Lynn Dickey Nemec
08/11/2023 08:55 AM
Taylor High School senior Ansley Reed happily poses for a photo over the weekend at the East Texas Baptist University women’s basketball facility in Marshall. Courtesy photo
Reed commits to play women’s basketball at ETBU
MARSHALL – Taylor High School senior Ansley Reed announced over the weekend that she will be continuing her academic and athletic career at East Texas Baptist University after she committed to play for their women’s basketball program. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
The Taylor High School varsity volleyball team huddles together on Saturday, Aug. 5 prior to the Lady Ducks’ home scrimmage against Killeen Chaparral High School. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Lady Ducks soar into regular season following scrimmages
Taylor High School varsity volleyball had quite a busy week under first-year head coach Rylee Davis as the Lady Ducks had tryouts Tuesday through Thursday, hosted scrimmages on Friday morning, were introduced to the community at the Duck Day event Saturday morning and concluded that afternoon with more scrimmages. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Thrall High School students proudly introduce themselves on Friday, Aug. 4 during the annual Meet The Tigers event held at Tiger Stadium. Photo by Andrew Salmi
Thrall hosts Meet The Tigers at packed Tiger Stadium
THRALL – Tiger Stadium was the site of the annual Meet The Tigers event as Tigers and Tigerettes fall activities for Thrall High School were on display for the community. Football, volleyball, cross country, cheer, band and coaches properly introduced themselves as they went down the line with a microphone on Friday evening with the stands packed and plenty of smiling faces from Thrall. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
Taylor High School varsity football senior quarterback Joshua Mikulencak reads the defense and looks for an open receiver downfield on Saturday, Aug. 5 during the Duck Day scrimmage held at The Duck Pond.
Taylor flocks to Duck Day football scrimmage
ANDREW SALMI andrew.salmi@granitemedia partners.com The Duck Pond was the site of Taylor High School’s first Duck Day showcase (formerly Meet The Ducks) under athletic director and head football coach Earven Flowers as fall activities were introduced to the public with football, volleyball, cross country, team tennis, cheer, band, color guard and more. Saturday morning was the first day that the Ducks were allowed to have full-contact practice as the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams were all on the field in pads and helmets. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
SIGHTS FROM DUCK DAY
SIGHTS FROM DUCK DAY
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Cherry Lynn (Menzel) Tag
Cherry Lynn (Menzel) Tag
On July 10, 2023, God called Cherry Lynn (Menzel) Tag home. Cherry was born Feb. 08/09/2023 07:22 AM
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