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Lady Ducks junior Ansley Reed calling for the ball as she finds a lane to the basket. Photo by Evan Hale
Cadets end Lady Ducks playoff journey
TEMPLE – The Taylor Lady Ducks season came to an end Thursday night in Temple after falling to the Connally Cadets 55-33 in the Area playoff game. While the loss in the game was tough for the Lady Ducks, they emphasized an even bigger loss after the game. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed help
Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed help
Gov. Greg Abbot has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking a federal declaration as well for areas in Southeast Texas affected by rare January tornadoes. The ice storm caused considerable damage to property and power outages in the affected areas. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Reality versus expectations
Reality versus expectations
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. com. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Spreading good news
Spreading good news
Recently, we have dealt with an ice storm, which caused damage all over the city. In addition to neighbors helping neighbors recover, we have had other moments of kindness. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Harriet Carlene (Pearson) Kubala
Harriet Carlene (Pearson) Kubala
Harriet Carlene (Pearson) Kubala, 79, of Granger, passed away peacefully Feb. 12, 2023. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Oscar Raesz, Jr
Oscar Raesz, Jr
Oscar Raesz, Jr, 92, of Taylor, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Bertha “MeeMaw” Gardina Rozacky Sefcak
Bertha “MeeMaw” Gardina Rozacky Sefcak
Bertha “MeeMaw” Gardina Rozacky Sefcak, 103, passed away Feb. 13, 2023. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
WHAT IS AN ESD?
WHAT IS AN ESD?
An ESD is a tax-supported entity created by a public vote to provide fire protection and emergency medical services in a designated area. Most volunteer fire departments, however, raise revenue through charitable donations and activities such as Bingo, and do not have a full-time paid staff. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
ELECTION
ELECTION
ELECTION DAY: Saturday, May 6, 2023 EARLY VOTING: Monday, April 24, 2023 to Tuesday, May 2, 2023 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 6, 2023 LAST DAY TO APPLY TO VOTE BY MAIL: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Finding my way back to church
Finding my way back to church
“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Kelly McRae NOT the Taylor Press. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE CLEANUP EFFORTS
VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE CLEANUP EFFORTS
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Hippos have their day
Hippos have their day
HUTTO – A herd of hippos thundered through city hall Wednesday as Hutto celebrated World Hippo Day. Hundreds of people attended the event, many in hippo-themed clothing or costume. A 15-foottall inflatable hippo named Happy greeted visitors and was the star of the selfies, while volunteers from the city, the chamber of commerce, the police department and the school district passed out hippo-shaped cookies, bags of candies and popcorn, and hippo themed activities. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
At the Feb. 14 meeting, commissioners consider a map showing a boot-shaped area in white that could potentially be annexed into the service area of ESD 10.
Fire service vote moves forward
COUPLAND—Voters on the east side of Taylor’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction will soon be deciding at the ballot box whether they want to stick with the Avery Pickett Volunteer Fire Department, the city’s volunteer group, or become a part of the county’s service area. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Siblings in sports
Siblings in sports
Hannah and Peyton Wamble are one of the many sets of siblings to play on the same team together at Taylor High School. The sisters have a bond that they described as being more than best friends, and it something they try to prove to each other every day. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Autry
Hutto teen charged in fatal shooting
HUTTO – A Hutto teen charged with murder in a fatal Hutto shooting that left another person injured remained behind bars Tuesday night. Stephfon Autry, 18, is in the Williamson County Jail in lieu of posting a $500,000 bond, according to investigators. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
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