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Hutto FFA members win FWSSR Calf Scramble scholarships
Hutto FFA members win FWSSR Calf Scramble scholarships
FORT WORTH – On March 9, scholarships were awarded to members of the Hutto FFA Chapter who participated in the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show Calf Scramble program, making them eligible for the Calf Scramble scholarship. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Hutto students pose with the awards they won at the Ascension Challenge March 4. Photo courtesy Hutto Independent School District.
Bits of big news
New community services Hutto has launched a victims’ advocacy program. Khila Coleman has been hired as the victims assistance coordinator and will work with the police department. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
The springtime renovations will increase capacity from 17 to 30 kennels for dogs and provide an isolation unit for cats, among other improvements, officials said. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Animal shelter urgently seeks fosters
By the end of summer, the Taylor Animal Shelter’s capacity will increase from 17 to 30 kennels for canines awaiting forever homes. But the situation for the shelter, which is maxed out and cannot accept new dogs, could get worse in the short term. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Brandi Hickman (left) and Carilu Bell both came to honor sons they lost to fentanyl poisoning.
NEW RESOURCES IN fight against fentanyl
“ F orever 16.” “Forever 23.” “Forever 28.” T-shirts and posters memorialized the ages of fentanyl-poisoning victims in Williamson County Expo Center’s South Hall March 7, as families came to hear the latest news in this war on opioids. At the event, Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason awarded $25,000 each to Texas Against Fentanyl and A Change For Cam, to be used toward fentanyl awareness and education. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Fire Chief Daniel Baum addresses city leaders at the March 9 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin
City seeks federal grant for nine new firefighters
The city is seeking federal assistance to hire nine new firefighters in the next fiscal year. At the March 9 meeting, the Taylor City Council unanimously approved Fire Chief Daniel Baum’s recommendation to apply for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant by March 17 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for full salary and benefits for the nine positions over three years. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Recordings missing from city hall
Recordings missing from city hall
HUTTO – The city recently discovered that legally-required city council executive session recordings are missing. According to statements made at the March 2 council meeting, exactly how many, how and when they disappeared is unknown. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Livingston deadline approaching
Livingston deadline approaching
The Leo Livingston Fund grant committee is actively accepting applications to help local non-profit organizations again this year. 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. 03/15/2023 08:33 AM
Lady Lions junior Montana Moore shifts her weight as she swings the bat looking to get on base against Holland. Photo by Evan Hale
Lady Lions dominate opener
GRANGER – The Granger Lady Lions played their first home district game of the season Tuesday, Mar. 7, against the Holland Hornets. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM
Brayden Michna jumping in the air to keep the ball in play and the point alive. Photo by YourGameFace
Smashing it in tennis
Brayden Michna, a native of Taylor, has begun to blaze a nice career for himself in the sport of tennis. “I am from Taylor, born and raised, and I remember my love of tennis started because I just like to hit things,” Michna said while chuckling. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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