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(From left) Students Alex Harwell, House Chair Representative Brad Buckley, Cody Klaus and Nate Tucker. Photos courtesy Granger Independent School District
Granger ISD students testify at State Capitol
AUSTIN — As the 88th legislative session kicks into high gear, students from Granger Independent School District got to be in the middle of the action last week. On Wednesday. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Taylor ISD Transportation Director, Carl Caldwell, is shown with four of the five older buses that will be replaced, thanks to a grant. Photo by Tim Crow
Grant to replace five aging buses
Students in Taylor ISD will soon enjoy riding five new buses, thanks to a grant awarded by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. “I received an email with information about the Texas Clean School Bus Program,” said Carl Caldwell, TISD Transportation Director. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM    1
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 8, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Diamonds in the rough
Diamonds in the rough
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Ernest Olivarez
Ernest Olivarez
Ernest Olivarez, 66, of Taylor, passed away Feb. 11, 2023. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Barbara Jean (Grossman) Hirstius
Barbara Jean (Grossman) Hirstius
Barbara Jean (Grossman) Hirstius of Taylor, went to be with the Lord March 6, 2023 in Taylor. She is proceeded in death by her parents and one son, Mike Hirstius. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Lynn Raynette Morgan David
Lynn Raynette Morgan David
Lynn Raynette Morgan David, 78, of Thrall, left this earth March 7, 2023, after a brief battle with Myasthenia Gravis. Lynn was a fighter, even when the odds were not in her favor. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Christopher (Chris) Townsend
Christopher (Chris) Townsend
Christopher (Chris) Townsend, 56, was born May 25, 1966, in Austin, and went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023. Chris was the son of incredibly proud parents, Buell and Maria Townsend, and grew up in both East Austin and Taylor. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Veronica (Ronnie) Gayle Gola Kaatz
Veronica (Ronnie) Gayle Gola Kaatz
Veronica (Ronnie) Gayle Gola Kaatz, age 77, of Leander, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Quarantine through teen eyes
Quarantine through teen eyes
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. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Working with the gatekeepers
Working with the gatekeepers
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Tyler Bonkowski watching the catcher to see if he has an opportunity to steal home or not. Photos by Larry Pelchat
Tigers roll over Eagles in district opener
For the third time in their last four games, the Thrall Tigers (4-3 overall, 1-0 District 27-2A) scored in double figures Tuesday night. This time it was an 18-3 rout of the Milano Eagles in both teams’ district opener. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
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
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