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Thrall FFA Vice President Ty Bradford, 10th, attempts to pass an orange to Stephanie Widner, 10th, without using his hands as State FFA officer Bryce Fisher and FFA members Dawson Meiske, Maverick McAllister, and Anson Gonzales cheer them on.

Thrall FFA 2022

State FFA officers Windsor Godfrey and Bryce Fisher challenged Thrall FFA members to step out of their comfort zones to reach their goals when they visited on Nov. 3. Students played games like passing an orange down a line using only their necks and popping balloons using their bodies. 11/11/2022 10:38 PM

AG AWARDS 2022

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First place finisher in the 21-30 year old age category Jace Gilbreath relaxes after the fifth annual beer run Nov. 5.

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Nov. 9, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 11/11/2022 10:38 PM

Former Taylor Independent School District trustee Thomas Martinez, a member of the Citizens for Taylor ISD Political Action Committee, talks with parents about the bond issue Oct. 4 at a celebration for National Night Out at the Avery Glen subdivision. Residents used grassroots organizing...

Voters OK $82.5M school bond

In the wake of the Uvalde school shooting and other potential threats, and with unprecedented growth projected for Taylor Independent School District, voters handily approved an $82.5 million bond issue Nov. 8 to fund safety upgrades, campus expansions, maintenance and other projects. 11/11/2022 10:38 PM

Taylor ISD teacher Armando Talavera (left) and school board member Joe Meller are recognized during the Taylor Middle School Veterans Day tribute. Photo by Jason Hennington

Thank you, Veterans

Even with the threat of a cold rain, the Taylor community took Friday to honor those who have served in the armed forces. On Nov. 11/11/2022 10:38 PM

District 4 Councilman Robert Garcia discusses the proposed increase at the Nov. 10 meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin

No council pay raise

Amidst a crowded council chamber with people bearing signs to “Vote No” Thursday night, a move to increase pay for city leaders was struck down for the time being. At the Nov. 11/11/2022 10:38 PM

The Veterans Day airshow in Hutto may be the only one of its kind. Several vintage WWII era planes circled around all eight school in Hutto ISD. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Flags, banners, planes fly high over Hutto

HUTTO — Thursday afternoon Hutto students assembled on their school grounds holding flags and banners as vintage WWII-era planes circled over all eight Hutto schools in what may be the only Veterans Day airshow of its kind. Now in its 19th year, the event is spear-headed by Hutto High School dyslexia counselor Paul Lister. Lister, a crew member on a B-25 Mitchell gunship named Devil Dog, coordinates all in-air activities for the airshow while Chief Master Sergeant Anna Collins coordinates ground activities such as assemblies, music and speakers. 11/11/2022 10:38 PM

Gravell narrowly defeats Conklin

Gravell narrowly defeats Conklin

WILCO — It took all 65 polling locations in Williamson County to determine who would serve as judge. Incumbent Bill Gravell was re-elected for his second term against Blane Conklin and Wes Benedict. 11/11/2022 10:38 PM

Granger Lions salute the crowd while listening to their school song after winning the bi-district championship.

Lions win bi-district championship

11/11/2022 10:18 PM

Veteran Archie Moczygemba sits at his Taylor home Sunday, Nov. 6.

WW II veteran feels like the luckiest man alive

11/11/2022 08:27 AM

Ducks' defensive line fires off the ball looking to get past the Boerne offensive line to make a play. Photo by Evan Hale

Greyhounds clip the Ducks wings

11/10/2022 10:26 PM

A large crowd was on hand to comment on the proposed increase at the Nov. 10 at the Taylor city council meeting. meeting.

Pay raise struck down at city council meeting

11/10/2022 09:21 PM

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Advent fair Nov. 12 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett

St. John’s Lutheran Church will host its 43 annual Advent Fair from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the church, located at 30650 State Highway 95, one mile north of Bartlett. At the fair, visitors can enjoy a silent and live auction, which will start at 6 p.m., featuring handmade and donated items for holiday gifts, including quilts, wreaths, wood projects and more. For $12 per plate, attendees can enjoy a turkey-anddressing dinner prepared by church members from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., a country store, featuring crafts, home-baked goods, casseroles and canned items, as well as St. John Lutheran Church parishioners’ famous creamcheese breads, which will only have a limited availability at the fair. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM

Austin-based soul and funk band Honey Made performs Oct. 29 at the Main Street Car Show in Taylor. The band returns to Taylor Nov. 17 for the conclusion of the Fall’s Music on Main concert series. Photo by Jason Hennington

Fall season of Music on Main concludes Nov. 17 with Honey Made

The Public Arts Advisory Board invites the public to the conclusion of the Fall Music on Main concert series, held in conjunction with the Main Street Third Thursday, at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Heritage Square Amphitheater. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM