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Incumbent draws opponent

Incumbent draws opponent

Last week, incumbent At-large Councilman Dwayne Ariola filed his paperwork to run for another term this May. He now has an opponent for the election. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM

Taylor ISD town hall meeting Tuesday

Taylor ISD town hall meeting Tuesday

Starting next fall, big changes are approved for Taylor Independent School District elementary schools— and officials are seeking parents’ input. At 6 p.m. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM

Yonair Guzman fights through defenders and takes the ball to the bucket in the A team’s final home game of the season. Photos by Jason Hennington

DUCK domiNATION

jason.hennington@granitemedia partners.com The Taylor Duck seventh grade A team continued their domination moving to 7-0 after a 61-6 win over Burnet Thursday night at the Main Street Intermediate school gym. This was the team’s last home game for the season, and the win coincided with big wins at the next level with the Ducks and Lady Ducks both getting big wins over La Grange. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM

Aaron Rochlen speaks at the Jan. 26 meeting of the Taylor City Council.

Soccer mini pitch coming to Taylor this spring

01/30/2023 11:31 AM

Head of state

Thrall High School’s Tyler Bonkowski, was honored this past week as a Padilla Coaches Poll 2A-D1 1st Team All-State Tight End. This is a tremendous accomplishment and honor for the versatile junior; however, this honor goes much deeper than stats alone. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Kionayh Rivers battles for the opening tip off to start the game against La Grange. Photo By Evan Hale

Lady Ducks nest in first place

When the clock hit zero Tuesday night at the Duck Pond to signal the end of the game, the Lady Ducks found themselves with their sixth win in a row and first place in district. As the final seconds ticked off the clock, Taylor fans in attendance stood up to give the Taylor Lady Ducks a loud and passionate standing ovation. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

sive teamre

Ducks big win keeps playoff hopes alive

LA GRANGE – The Taylor Ducks defeated the La Grange Leopards 53-48 Tuesday night on the road to keep themselves in the mix for the last playoff spot. The Ducks got major contributions from seniors Anthony Cottrill and Conner Cobb with junior Treos Richardson lending a helping hand as well in the winning effort. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

It’s all about listening

It’s all about listening

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. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Not choosing sides

Not choosing sides

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Photo by Antonino Visalli on Unsplash

The power of positive thinking

“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” -Dan Millman Is your glass halfempty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life and your attitude toward yourself. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Karen Lea Childers Holmstrom

Karen Lea Childers Holmstrom

Karen Lea Childers Holmstrom was born July 8, 1948, to Ora Lea Chernosky and Tommy Whitley Childers in Gonzales. Karen went to be with her Lord and joined her beloved husband, James Carroll Holmstrom, Jan.23, 2023. She was a baptized and confirmed member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Martha Alderete Barrera “Nani”

Martha Alderete Barrera “Nani”

Martha Alderete Barrera “Nani” went to her heavenly home Jan. 5, 2023, to be with her husband Elias Barrera who preceded her in death in 1977. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Sybil Joyce Heselmeyer

Sybil Joyce Heselmeyer

Sybil Joyce Heselmeyer passed away peacefully at the age of 85 Jan. 25, 2023. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Antonio L. Castro

Antonio L. Castro

Antonio L. Castro, 90, of Thrall, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

An overturned tanker lays along the side of Chandler Road Jan. 26. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Wreck causes fuel spill on Chandler Road

A two-vehicle accident in the 1200 block of Chandler Road closed the road Jan. 26 due to a hazmat situation caused by an overturned tanker. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM