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Rare comet set to pass Texas skies

Rare comet set to pass Texas skies

A once in a lifetime event is set to happen next week. Keep your eyes open for this phenomenal, rare occurrence in the skies of Feb. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Eight Taylor Middle School band students have earned a spot in the ATSSB Region Band. Advancing to the Region Symphonic Band are Kaitlin Crane (Trombone), Ethan Green (Trombone) and Levi Luedtke (Tuba). Advancing to the Region Concert Band are Keira Rodriguez (Percussion), Victor Rios Alma...

TMS band students advance

. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Fifteen Taylor High School students qualified for this year’s Region Band. They are Jaiden Green, Sophia Plonka, Ana Frias, Gabby Howell, Sam Brown, Yahir Cancel, Natalie Carranza, Rob Hernandez, Aiden Crane, Caleb Alderete, Zane Talavera, Tabby Munoz, Kenny Calvo, Miguel Ruiz and Josh Cou...

15 qualify for Regional Band

. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Three Taylor High School students advanced this year from Regional to Area Band. They are (from left) Kenny Calvo, Miguel Ruiz and Josh Courtney. Photo by Tim Crow

From regional to area

. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

“The Blue Voyager,” gouache on paper--22” x 30”, Coupland artist Letitia Eldredge’s submission to the Houston Art Car Museum’s “Blue” exhibit. Photo by Laticia Eldredge

Mayor to present state of the city

Coupland Civic Organization (CCO) This month’s Coupland Civic Organization meeting will be Monday, Jan. 30, in the Fellowship Hall of St. Peter’s Church. Mayor Jack Piper will speak about the state of the city. CCO President Susan Schmidt will discuss the 2022 CCO activities and the upcoming 2023 events. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

St. Mary’s Catholic School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the second quarter of the school year. Quarter two Award of Excellence, students with the highest grade point average in their grade for the quarter, are:

St. Mary’s announces honor roll

Second Grade Clare Rodriguez-99.4 Kenzie Kuhl-99.4 Third Grade Clyde Steglich-99.3 Fourth Grade: Sara Kuhl-98.6 Fifth Grade Derrick Aleman-99 Seventh Grade Sofia Salazar-98 Eighth Grade Dulcie Krogmann-98.667 Ninth Grade Leah Altman-98.719 Tenth Grade Kolbe Barta-96.75 11th Grade: Anthony Navarro-Salazar-91.75 12th Grade: Ryan Altman-91 Samuel Salazar-98. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Aby Mendoza-Duque, Arianna Hayes, Cheyenne Wallace, Clare Rodriguez, Farrah Blackwood, Fiona Dahlberg, Kennedy Prinz, Kenzie Kuhl, Lona Rodriguez, Madyson Wentrcek, Marianna Maldonado, Nora Bixby, Rowan Hengst and Sofia Oviedo. Second grade

Fourth Grade Addy Bixby, Archie Steglich, Brynley Huber, Joshua Martinka and Sara Kuhl. Fifth Grade Blake Yezak, David Heyl, Derrick Aleman and Gunner Streit. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Gianna Heyl, Jude Johnson, Kase Izard, and Marian Decker. Second Grade

Lydia Melcher, Addison Brandon, Fernanda Giron, Scarlett Dahlberg, Ella Sheffy, Diego Reyes and Kensi Newland. Seventh Grade Caroline Decker, Joseph Barta, Julia Heyl, Kiera Hengst, Lamin Tarawalli jr, and Xochitl Hopkinson. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

(From left) Nakevia Miller poses with Jennifer Harris during Dickey Day at the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center last fall.

Connecting excellence banquet next week

Recognizing and celebrating African-American entrepreneurs and community leaders will be a focus of the Dickey Museum’s 2023 Black History Month fundraiser. Starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Samsung area projects Courtesy Williamson County

State and county give roads update

State and county leaders are sharing their road plans to keep up with the explosive growth caused by Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors. At the Jan. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

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. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

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. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

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. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Dr. Devin Padavil

Taylor ISD trustees approve three-year extension, pay bump for superintendent

01/27/2023 12:35 PM

An overturned tanker has caused a hazmat situation on Chandler Road.

More details released on Chandler Road accident

01/26/2023 01:42 PM