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Johnny Fred Zapalac
Johnny Fred Zapalac
Johnny Fred Zapalac Johnny Fred Zapalac passed away March 24, 2023, in Austin, at the age of 89 after complications from a stroke. Johnny was born Nov. 03/31/2023 11:10 PM
Taylor Ducks senior and captain Ty Silverthorne celebrating with his teammates after scoring a goal. Photo By Evan Hale
Los Patos season ends in second round
EVAN HALE evan.hale@taylor press.net BRENHAM – The Taylor Ducks boys’ varsity soccer team, known to many as Los Patos, comes to an end in the second round of the playoffs in Brenham. Los Patos fell to the El Campo Ricebirds 1-0 after a tightly contested game that included incredible defense from both teams. 03/31/2023 11:10 PM
Lady Ducks sophomore Maci Kennick celebrating with her teammates after landing on second base. Photo By Larry Pelchat
Lady Ducks slide by Lady Buffs
EVAN HALE evan.hale@taylor press.net GIDDINGS – The Taylor Lady Ducks varsity softball team now sits with a 2-2 record in district play after defeating the Giddings Lady Buffaloes Tuesday night on the road. Tuesday’s game was a fan friendly game as the two teams scored a combined 40 runs with the Lady Ducks scoring 25 of them. 03/31/2023 11:10 PM
Ducks junior Devin Valdez standing in the batter’s box awaiting the pitch. Photo By Larry Pelchat
Ducks edge out Caldwell for second district win
EVAN HALE evan.hale@taylor press.net CALDWELL – The Taylor Ducks varsity baseball team’s hot start continued Tuesday March 28 after picking up a win against the Caldwell Hornets. Coming off a 12-0 win over the Manor New Tech Titans, the Ducks battled the Hornets in a close game where the Ducks came away with a 2-1 win. 03/31/2023 11:10 PM
Jones lawsuit decision affirmed
Jones lawsuit decision affirmed
HUTTO – The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division has filed a judgment affirming the outcome of the Odis Jones lawsuit against the city of Hutto. The filing was entered March 21. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
“A Magical Spring Affair” coming up
“A Magical Spring Affair” coming up
Too busy to volunteer as a fairy godmother but still wish to support Cinderella’s Closet in their mission of assisting youths who would otherwise find it difficult to attend their high school prom due to the expense? 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
HAVING A BALL
HAVING A BALL
On a recent Saturday morning, Taylor Independent School District’s 18-Plus Program student Sarai Curiel was trying on different gowns for prom at Cinderella’s Closet, with her mom and younger brother in tow. “I like this one,” Curiel announced as she emerged from the dressing room, wearing a rhinestone-embellished sleeveless dress with a twirly, knee-length tulle skirt and a radiant smile to match. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Superintendent Devin Padavil highlights Taylor Independent School District achievements and milestones at the March 20 luncheon sponsored by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce. Photos by Nicole Lessin
Padavil talks “State of our Schools”
With Samsung Austin Semiconductor on the city’s literal horizon, Taylor Independent School District is embracing the change — and seeking community partners. “I would like all of us in this room to think of ourselves as shareholders,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil at the March 20 “State of Our Schools” luncheon sponsored by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce held at the event center of Taylor ISD. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Livingston applications due Friday
Livingston applications due Friday
Applications for the Leo Livingston Fund grant are due Friday, March 31, at 5 p.m. 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. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Police Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough presents the cities racial profiling report results to city council, March 23.
Police release racial profiling report
EDIE ZUVANICH Special to the Press HUTTO – There were no complaints of racial profiling filed against the Hutto Police Department or any of its officers in 2022, which means the department is in full compliance with the Texas Racial Profiling Law. “In response to (Texas Code of Criminal Procedures Article 3.05), we have policies in place in our department that prohibit officers from engaging in racial profiling or stopping or detaining or searching any individual based upon their race, their background, their sexual orientation, religion or anything,” Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough told City Council during their March 23 meeting. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
ROUND ROCK – The Budweiser Clydesdales made a stop in Williamson County this past weekend after performing at EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuits of the Americas in Austin. The horses were spotted resting and getting cleaned up at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, just outside of...
CLYDESDALES GALLOP THROUGH WILCO
. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Signage on the silo sets the tone for the nostalgic Top Notch Burgers restaurant now open.
HIPPO BITES
Top Notch Burgers opens “Alright, alright, alright!” The nostalgic Austin carhop diner made nationally famous for being where Matthew McConaughey’s iconic Dazed and Confused line was first uttered has now opened its location at the Hutto Co-op, 121 Co-op Blvd. The site opened with dine-in service, and car-hop service will be added soon. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Anthony Sandoval getting low to the ground ready to field a ground ball. Photo by Evan Hale
Tigers thump Bremond
THRALL – Maverick McAllister and Jaden Rodriguez each knocked out three hits Saturday in leading the Thrall Tigers (11-5 overall, 3-3 District 27-2A) to 15-3 win over the Bremond Tigers. The game was scoreless until the top of the third inning, when Bremond put a pair of runs on the board. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Even Hale Sports writer evan.hale@taylorpress.net
Don’t fight in the handshake line
Welcome back to the Huddle, where today we will be discussing a few things I have noticed at the NCAA tournament. Specifically, in the handshake line there have been a few instances of players still mixing it up when the game is already over. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
Carson Forrest taking a lead off of third base contemplating stealing home.
Hippos beat Knights for first district win of the season
HUTTO – The Hutto Hippos baseball team picked up their first district win of the season Friday, March 24, after beating the Harker Heights Knights 11-9 on their home field. The Hippos and Knights always have a little extra gas added when they matchup athletically because it is a big rivalry, but the Hippos came away with the win this time. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM
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