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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Hanukkah, the backstory of a revolution

Hanukkah, the backstory of a revolution

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Focus on the good

Focus on the good

While we had quite a few controversies going on last week, we had also lots of shoutouts. I’m going to combine a few of my good news experiences lately. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Think you are too old to accomplish your healthy weight goals?

Think you are too old to accomplish your healthy weight goals?

I recently had a 70-year-old woman say she is too old to get healthy. Her blood sugar is over 400. She is obese and takes four different meds. I told her a few of the following stories from our success journals: Becky: I’m currently on the program. I’m 68, and I kept telling myself the same thing, “I was too old.” I’ve lost 40 pounds and I am off all medication my doctors had once prescribed. I feel better than I have in years. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Taylor High School senior Soryna McIntire has been named a finalist for the Questbridge National College Match scholarship. Through the Questbridge college and scholarship application process, students are able to apply for free to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early adm...

MCINTIRE NAMED FINALIST

. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Tommie Garner enjoys a conversation with students while monitoring the hallway at Taylor High School. Photo by Ryan Newsom

An eye on safety

Tommie Garner is a born and raised Taylorite, having served his community through the years in a variety of ways. Now, as a new faculty member at Taylor ISD, Garner is bringing an important new role to the Taylor High School campus. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Pasemann students (from left) Hugo Marquez (fourth grade), Rhett Barcuch (second grade) and Kyleigh Harding (third grade) are shown with the new bikes they were awarded for good behavior.tudents with no office referrals for the first nine weeks of school were entered into a drawing for a c...

BIKES FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR

. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

“Baby Jesus, We Love You” was performed by the St. Mary’s PK4 classes. Courtesy photos

St. Mary’s begins Advent

Last week, St. Mary’s Catholic School students began celebrating the Advent season their Elementary Christmas Concert and Art Exhibit. The PK3 through fourth grade classes have spent the past several weeks preparing songs in music class. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Get your subscription to the Taylor Press. Subscribe before Dec. 14 to be entered into a drawing for a 40-inch TV. Photo by Jason Hennington

Subscription special ends soon

Next week is your last chance to be included in a drawing for a prize that can make a great Christmas gift. The Taylor Press subscription special ends Wednesday, Dec. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

The Junior Women’s Study Club welcomed guest speaker Rachel Westerman at the club’s November meeting. Hostesses were (from left) Marcia Hagler, Melanie Thompson, Paulette McConchie, guest speaker Westerman, Curie Humphreys and Kristy Mucha. Courtesy photo

Study Club learns chamber workings

The Junior Woman’s Study Club met Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Lucky Duck restaurant. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Livestock show expert Skyler Scotten checking the steers to see how well built they are. Photos by Evan Hale

Livestock show awards championships

The Williamson County Livestock Association hosted FFA and 4H groups from area schools to show off the livestock they are raising at the Williamson County Expo Center. Students had the opportunity to show off the swine (pigs), heifers and steers they have been raising for livestock experts to receive feedback as well and have an opportunity to win a championship. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Christmas Parade of Lights winners

Christmas Parade of Lights winners

Small Business Float 1st CB Painting 2nd A&G Heating & Air 3rd Braided Faded Crew Commercial Business Float 1st HT Horsemanship & ET Plumbing 2nd Richter Farms 3rd Family Eye Care of Taylor Out of Town Entries 1st New Hope Lutheran Church of McDade 2nd DJ Ryan 2nd Covenant Country 3rd Mancha Builders LLC Personal Decorated Vehicle 1st Robert Barnhill Jr. 2nd Author V. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

A tale of two parades

A tale of two parades

The two parades held last weekend in Taylor, although filled with controversy, marched on with no incidents or issues. Here is a look at photos from both parades along with comments of local citizens who attended the event. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Dec. 7, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM

Reese creates her illustrations with bold colors and whimsical artwork designed to attract kids’ attention. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Hutto’s Hippo gets her own book

HUTTO – Henrietta Hippo’s adventure started in 1915 and is commemorated with thousands of hippo statues situated throughout the city. Now her story has been re-imagined as a children’s book called “Hippos Are My Heroes,” replete with dynamic graphics and plenty of local references. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM