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Lightning Bombers player Markell Fitzgerald gets around a defender and attacks the paint on Sunday, July 9 during an 11–14 division game. Photos by Larry Pelchat
SLAM DUNK
The 10th annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament was held on July 8–9 at Taylor High School with 19 teams in the 18-and-older division, six squads in the 11–14 division and the Shining Stars special needs group playing on Sunday at the end of the action. A new champion was crowned in the 18-and-older division as Snipe Squad Reloaded knocked off the defending champion Austin Knightz in an extremely competitive semifinal matchup on Sunday and cruised in the championship game against the Bandits. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Dickey Museum board members and representatives from the Texas Historical Foundation attend a press conference to announce a $500,000 grant from the St. David's Foundation that will be used to build a replica of the home of Dr. James Lee Dickey. At the event are (from left) Linda Jackson,...
Dickey Museum granted first step in rebuild
07/10/2023 04:28 PM
A body found July 6 in Taylor has been identified as Adrian Zachary, who was reported missing June 23.
Body found identified as missing man
07/10/2023 03:42 PM
Tucker commits to play college baseball at Cedar Valley
Tucker commits to play college baseball at Cedar Valley
LANCASTER – Class of 2023 Granger High School graduate Nathan Tucker is back in the news again after it was announced that the Lions baseball standout committed to Dallas College Cedar Valley this week. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Taylor boys athletes in high school and middle school pose for a photo on Tuesday, June 6 following the first day of strength and conditioning held at Taylor Stadium.
Taylor athletics staying busy this summer
July has been heating up and Taylor has stayed busy with sports. USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Taylor High School has two alums competing this weekend in track and field as Fred Kerley will compete in the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Former Hutto High School and Sam Houston State University star wide receiver Davion Davis. Photo courtesy of Sam Houston State University
Former Hutto football star wins USFL Championship
CANTON, Ohio – Former Hutto High School varsity football standout wide receiver Davion Davis was a significant part of his current team winning the United States Football League Championship Game on Saturday, July 1, as the Birmingham Stallions defeated the Pittsburgh Maulers 28-12 at neutral site Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Some of those killed in action in World Wars I and II
Some of those killed in action in World Wars I and II
Carl Oscar Edward Carlson, born June 18, 1922, was a paratrooper in the 17th Airborne, killed in action March 24, 1945, within weeks of the end of World War II on May 8, 1945. The 17th Airborne Division, “The Golden Talons,” was an airborne infantry division of the United States Army with the motto “Thunder from Heaven.” Operation Plunder had begun in the evening of March 23. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Gary Borders Texas Press Association
Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins
The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Taylor made kindness
Taylor made kindness
To the kind lady with braces who helped me at the Walmart gas station, thank you. It’s trying times like these when random acts of kindness truly mean the most. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Barbara Jean Hajda
Barbara Jean Hajda
Mrs. Russel D. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Job fair set for July 15
Job fair set for July 15
In an effort to connect Taylor area residents to open positions in the area, the Taylor Chamber of Commerce, city of Taylor and Workforce Solutions are joining forces to connect jobs to job seekers, by hosting a Hiring Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
Kiwanis Club • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
Dr. Ron Braley Guest Columnist
Back to Eden: Until the Antichrist
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
A Taylor 4th of July
A Taylor 4th of July
Taylor had its Fourth of July celebration that lasted the entire day. The day began with a parade across Seventh and Davis Street. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM
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