Go to main contentsGo to search barGo to main menu
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM

Articles

Reset
Texas House impeaches AG Paxton
Texas House impeaches AG Paxton
The Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday, only the third time in the state’s history that has occurred. The Austin American-Statesman and numerous news outlets reported the chamber voted 121-23 to remove Paxton, 60, from office while he awaits a trial in the Senate during a special session yet to be called. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
A million reasons to wake up
A million reasons to wake up
This was inspired by the author Raj Aryan Purohit’s book “Million Dollar Morning: Design your Morning in a Wholesome Way.” Every day is special, and your morning plays a vital role in setting you up for success, whatever that means to you. So, why is it that we neglect our mornings rather than utilizing them? We wake up and drag through our morning tasks and activities, we worry about the upcoming day and generally not enjoy the present moment. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
POW Hollis Allen Scruggs
POW Hollis Allen Scruggs
Prisoner of War Hollis Allen Scruggs marched to Bataan along with Scotty Satterwhite in the Spring of 1942. On that march, many were clubbed or bayoneted to death and left lying on the road. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
The Taylor High School girls varsity basketball team proudly poses together on Feb. 13 after defeating Houston Kashmere High School 55-27 in a bidistrict playoff game. Photo courtesy of Taylor ISD
Area sports summer camps continue next week
Taylor and Hutto will each be back in action next week as the three school districts will host various sports camps for younger athletes. TAYLOR Lady Ducks basketball will host two separate camps this upcoming week that will provide individual instruction and team concepts under the Taylor girls basketball program on June 5 – 8. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
The Thrall Tigers from grades second through eighth gather for a group photo following the football portion of the summer all-sports camp. Photos courtesy of Thrall ISD
Thrall hosts successful all-sports summer camp
Thrall Independent School District began its first week of the summer with a great turnout of roughly 120 kids from incoming second through eighth grades on May 30 – June 2 for the 2023 Summer All-Sports Camp. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM
The Taylor High School varsity baseball team celebrates on Thursday, May 25 after the Ducks’ 4-2 victory over Spring Hill High School in Game 1 of the 4A regional semifinals in Midlothian. Photos by Andrew Salmi
Ducks rally for thrilling Game 1 win over Spring Hill
05/31/2023 11:39 AM
Victory is “Too Sweet” for Destiny Jones (right) as she is declared the winner after a fight against Clarice “Reese” Morales.
Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones joins Around the Watercooler
05/31/2023 11:35 AM
Members of the Hutto ISD school board canvas votes from the May 6 election where all three bond proposals passed. Screenshot from www.HippoNation.org.
Hutto ISD discusses next steps
HUTTO – The passage of the $522 million bond package May 6 was just the beginning of a long process of growth for Hutto Independent School District. Now that the funds are approved, the ISD must come up with a strategy for achieving the goals they promised the public in their bond campaign. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Kerley victorious at Rabat Diamond League showdown
Kerley victorious at Rabat Diamond League showdown
RABAT, MOROCCO – Taylor’s own and 2022 World Championship winner Fred Kerley was victorious in the 100-meter dash Sunday, May 28, at the Rabat Diamond League against top competition at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Council OKs pay raise committee
Council OKs pay raise committee
Increasing compensation for City Council members may have been defeated last fall, but it is very much alive for next year’s budget cycle. At the regular meeting May 25, the Taylor City Council approved moving forward with the creation of a committee to come up with recommendations to increase compensation for the city’s elected leaders. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Salutatorian Daniel Vincent recieved his Salutatorian Award from Head of School Heidi Altman with a handshake and a chuckle at the Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 25, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.
ST. MARY’S GRADUATION
On Thursday, May 25, four students had the privilege of being graduates of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Taylor. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Granger High School students toss their caps in the air in celebration for their Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 27, at Taylor ISD Event Center. Photos by Grace Horvath
GRANGER GRADUATES SAY GOODBYE
GRANGER – Thirtyfive seniors from Granger High School walked across the stage last week at their graduation ceremony Saturday, May 27, at the Taylor ISD Event Center, 3131 N. Main St. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Legacy graduates move their tassels from right to left after receiving diplomas. Photo by Tim Crow
LEGACY GRADUATION
Legacy Early College was the first of area schools to hold graduation. The ceremony May 19 saw 40 graduates walk the stage, 34 of which earned their associates degree from Temple College a week prior. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Graduates toss their caps after the ceremony. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
THRALL GRADUATES CHASE BIG DREAMS
THRALL – Friends and relatives filled Tiger Stadium May 26 to watch 50 Thrall seniors take their final steps as high school students. As the graduates walked across the stage, Principal Nicole Tindol announced where each one’s path would lead next. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Grads locking pinkies for the singing of the school song on Friday, May 26. Photo by Tim Crow
GREEN AND WHITE SHALL EVER FLY
It was an unforgettable Friday night May 26 at the duck pond. Taylor High School staff member Bobbie Griffin sat at the side of the Taylor High School stadium, handing out programs to families as the proces- sional emerged from the field house and the school band began to play “Pomp and Circumstance.” Griffin sat beside a flowing sea of students dressed in green and white robes, led by teachers wearing their own black caps and gowns. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM
Taylor Press
Ad
Ad
Ad
Ad