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Rodeo Austin Art Show participants included (from left) Samarin Mokry, Milagros Acosta-Rios, Ava Finch, Christina Strnad (teacher), Alyssa Johnson, Rochelle Malish and Emilia Tinajero. Not pictured are Joseph Hanson, Landon Gregory and Michael Machala. Courtesy photos

Thrall creativity wins awards

AUSTIN – Thrall High School students placed in the statewide Rodeo Austin Youth Art Show at the Rodeo Austin Fairgrounds. The Youth Art Show enables students to express their creativity and showcase their skills, while earning money towards future goals. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Storm cleanup costs soar

Storm cleanup costs soar

Though Winter Storm Mara hit our area more than a month ago, cleanup costs for the city continue to skyrocket. At the March 9 meeting of the Taylor City Council, Public Works Director Jim Gray said initial estimates he had given of $1 to $1.5 million for emergency debris removal could be six or even seven-fold higher. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Dr. Devin Padavil displays the effects of the proposed TEA changes. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Schools oppose new TEA proposal

Taylor and Hutto Independent School Districts joined 248 other statewide districts requesting the Texas Education Agency reconsider an upcoming “accountability refresh” predicted to negatively impact the A-F grades given to school districts and campuses. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Construction has begun on a bridge crossing over 79 and the Union Pacific Railroad and is slated to be finished by Summer of 2025. Photo by Nicole Lessin

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Some roads are getting wider. Traffic signals are being added. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Marcus Reese, a survivor and one of the board members of the Break the Silence Project, said education is key to preventing childhood sexual abuse.

Break the Silence Project spotlights child sex abuse

“Someone should do something, but nobody really talks about it.” That was the thought Isabella Tebeau, a former volunteer for the Williamson County Sherrif’s department’s Victim Service Unit, kept having every time she learned about another instance of childhood sexual abuse. “I heard multiple times that children had fallen victims to predators, and I was always thinking someone should do something,” she said. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Superintendent Devin Padavil

Hundreds of school districts urge TEA to reconsider ratings change

03/10/2023 10:27 AM

Jack Watson settling in to the batter’s box before making contact with the ball to get on base. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigers post pair of wins at Valley Mills

VALLEY MILLS – Thrall’s Tigers (3-3) traveled north to Valley Mills to take part in the Eagles Invitational tournament over the weekend. Thrall posted a pair of wins in the event against stiff competition. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Ducks hot start continues

Ducks hot start continues

The Taylor Ducks varsity baseball team picked up their fourth win of the season to continue their hot start. The Ducks defeated the Navarro Panthers 7-2 last Tuesday, Feb. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

LOCAL SPORTS

Baseball Taylor March 9 vs. Los Fresnos @ El Campo Tournament March 9 vs. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

NBA BASKETBALL

Southwest division Standings Memphis Grizzlies 38-23 Dallas Mavericks 33-32 New Orleans Pelicans 31-32 San Antonio Spurs 16-49 Houston Rockets 15-49 Dallas Mavericks Mar. 8 @ New Orleans Mar. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Medalists and award winners pose together for a picture after the meet. Analise Frias ( left), Sophia Plonka, Krista Randig, Zoe Moore, Ri’Queleigh Holmes-Grant Courtesy Photo

Lady Ducks lift their way to third

DUBLIN – The Taylor Lady Ducks powerlifting team competed in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association 4A-D1 Region 2 Championships on Friday, Mar. 3, and finished in third place as a team. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Dezi Lopez (left), Ashly Jarosek, Preslie Juranek and Cheyenne Rowl and taking a picture at media day before the season. Courtesy Photo

Tigerettes split games in Taylor

The Thrall Tigerettes (7-5-2) played in their final tournament of the season over the weekend. The Tigerettes split their four games in the threeday event. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

ACADEMIC ALL- DISTRICT FIRST TEAM

ACADEMIC ALL- DISTRICT FIRST TEAM

Mattie Wilkie Marissa Hall Destiny Cotten Ja’Kayla Reese Gabby Ramirez Victoria Castillo Kelsey Dittrich Lexi Montagnino. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

JA-w Dropping

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Huddle. Today we will be discussing the Ja Morant situation currently ongoing in the NBA. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

Lady Lions earn all-district honors

Lady Lions earn all-district honors

GRANGER – The Granger Lady Lions basketball season was memorable for the players, coaches and fans, but it is about to get better. In addition to the Lady Lions making the playoffs after everyone counted them out, they also had a couple of players make the all-district teams. 03/08/2023 07:21 AM

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