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Amy Brinkmeyer, Raelynn Johnson and Autree Kelm posing for a picture together at media day. Courtesy photo
Late rally sinks Tigerettes
THRALL – The Milano Lady Eagles (10-5-1 overall, 2-0 District 27-2A) scored seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday night, and rallied past the Thrall Tigerettes (7-62, 1-1) 9-8. Milano took the early lead with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Ducks junior Devin Valdez settling into the batter’s box awaiting the pitch.
Ducks shut out Mustangs on the road
MADISONVILLE – The Taylor Ducks (11-0) defeated the Madisonville Mustangs (8-2) Wednesday after three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. To finish the game,Taylor’s Cohen Tyree struck out Christian Bustamante leading to the final score of 3-0. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Ducks senior Ivan Aguilar dribbling the ball has defenders close in on him. Photo by Evan Hale
Los Patos crowned district champs
Los Patos staked their claim as the best team in the district capping off an 11-0 record with their recent game at the Duck Pond. The Taylor Ducks boys’ varsity soccer team was crowned district champions after defeating the Manor New Tech Titans 3-1 at home Tuesday night. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Brayden Michna jumping in the air to keep the ball in play and the point alive. Photo by YourGameFace
Smashing it in tennis
Brayden Michna, a native of Taylor, has begun to blaze a nice career for himself in the sport of tennis. “I am from Taylor, born and raised, and I remember my love of tennis started because I just like to hit things,” Michna said while chuckling. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Lady Lions junior Montana Moore shifts her weight as she swings the bat looking to get on base against Holland. Photo by Evan Hale
Lady Lions dominate opener
GRANGER – The Granger Lady Lions played their first home district game of the season Tuesday, Mar. 7, against the Holland Hornets. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Superintendent Devin Padavil
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Livingston applications now available
Livingston applications now available
The Leo Livingston Fund grant committee is actively accepting applications to help local non-profit organizations again this year. The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitable endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Taylor FD seeks federal aid for staffing boost
Taylor FD seeks federal aid for staffing boost
A federal grant program may be an answer to the city’s current inadequate staffing levels for the Taylor Fire Department. At the March 9 Taylor City Council meeting, officials will consider approving a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program, which could provide the city with funds for nine additional positions for three years to meet minimum staffing stan- dards of the National Fire Protection Association. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Head judge Brian Nelson evaluates a point decision.
Hutto Robotics qualifies for world
HUTTO – This past weekend, Hutto Middle School played host to teams from across the region as elementary and middle school students showed off their skills in the VEX Robotics State Championship. Five teams from Hutto Middle School and one team from Howard Norman Elementary earned top scores and will next compete for the title of World Champions. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
An aerial shot of the Texas Beer Company Brewery & Biergarten at 1331 W. Second St. Courtesy photo by Tim Boonstra
STILL CRAFTING COMMUNITY
Texas BeEr Company reopens with familiar sights and new delights The Texas Beer Company may have closed its iconic watering hole at the corner of Second and Main streets Jan. 1, but last Saturday’s inaugural event at their new taproom at 1331 W. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Mayor Brandt Rydell addresses a sold-out crowd at the Taylor Independent School District’s Event Center Feb. 27. Photo by Jason Hennington
Mayor delivers “State of our city” address
Taylor is growing, improving and has a luminescent future ahead of it. That was the message from Mayor Brandt Rydell during his annual “State of the city” address at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon Monday, Feb. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Corey and Kenji Williams at Ray Elementary for their presentation during Black History Month. Photos Courtesy: Onnesha Williams:
Junior bosses promote cultural, social values
HUTTO – Kenji and Corey Williams are making the world a better place one heat-pressed message at a time. The Hutto Middle School students design and create t-shirts with culturally relevant artwork, which they sell at fairs, through their website and on social media at https://www.facebook.com/ BossBrothersco. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
Apolinar Ruiz (left), lead instructor in Texas State Technical College’s Precision Machining Technology program at the East Williamson County campus, talks to high school students attending the campus open house Friday, March 3, at the East Williamson County Higher Education Center. Photo...
TSTC hosts open house at East Williamson County campus
HUTTO – Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus hosted more than 200 area high school students during its open house on Friday, March 3, at the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM
The family of Dr. James Lee Dicky and members of the Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center attended the Williamson County Commissioners’ court Feb. 28, to receive a proclamation for Dr. Dickey. Photo by Jason Hennington
DR. DICKEY HONORED AT COMMISSIONERS’ COURT
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Community called to help paint county mural
Community called to help paint county mural
GEORGETOWN – Williamson County and the city of Georgetown are inviting the public to help paint a new mural celebrating the county and city’s 175th birthday. The mural by artist Yasaman Mehrsa was selected after an open call for submissions by Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board and approved by the Williamson County Commissioners Court. The mural will be located on the side of the county’s tax office building, 904 S. Main Street in Georgetown. The public is invited to help the artist paint the mural Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11, from noon to 4 p.m. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM