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Max Gilbert Thiele
Max Gilbert Thiele
Max Gilbert Thiele, 84 of Giddings, formerly of Thorndale, known as Gilbert to his family, was born Jan. 31, 1938, at home in Paige, to Max Martin and Frieda Sander Thiele. Max passed away the evening of Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 in Giddings. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM
Norman Edward Fuessel
Norman Edward Fuessel
Norman Edward Fuessel, 96, of Taylor, joined his beloved Nancy and his Heavenly Father early Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM
Pauline G. Hernandez
Pauline G. Hernandez
Pauline G. Hernandez, age 62, of Granger, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at home, with her daughter and brother by her side. Pauline was born Feb. 13, 1960, in Iowa City, Iowa, to the late Phyllis Mae Schwitzer and Orey Elie Schwitzer of Iowa. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM
Stanley “Slick” Steve Sherek
Stanley “Slick” Steve Sherek
Stanley “Slick” Steve Sherek was born March 4, 1954, to parents, Rudolph and Louise Sherek in Taylor. He passed away Saturday, Dec. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM
Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state
Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state
House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM
Choose kindness
Choose kindness
There’s a lot of ugliness in the world. We often feel helpless and don’t think that we can make a difference. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM
What the U.S. flag stands for
What the U.S. flag stands for
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. com. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM
Ducks senior Conner Cobb driving towards the basket looking for a layup. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Ducks freeze Polar Bears
AUSTIN – The Taylor Ducks picked up a big win in overtime against the Austin Achieve Polar Bears on the road Tuesday night. On Jan. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM
Lady Lions guard JaKayla Reese gets set in her defensive stance ready to pick up the Florence ball carrier. Photo by Evan Hale
Lady Lions take down Hornets
GRANGER – The Granger Lady Lions defended home court as they defeated the Holland Hornets 48-29 last Friday night for their second win in district play. After battling through a lot of frustration throughout the season, the Lady Lions dominated the Hornets from the opening tip off to secure their victory. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM
Body found in Belton could be Taylor man.
Body found in Lampasas River could be missing Taylor man
01/20/2023 03:36 PM
water leak
Holiday water events spur staff additions, new equipment
01/20/2023 02:19 PM
Mitch Roberts, CEO of EVO Entertainment Group, announces plans for EVO Entertainment in Hutto. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
EVO announces plans for Hutto
01/19/2023 07:37 PM
Recycling services to expand
Recycling services to expand
Though residences in Taylor have been doing it since 2017, recycling will soon be available to commercial and industrial customers in the city as well. At the Jan. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
Public camping ban introduced
Public camping ban introduced
City leaders are wrestling with how to best manage a growing population of people experiencing homelessness in Taylor. At the Jan. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
– In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, people marched from the Dickey Givens Community Center to Heritage Square.
AN INSTINCT TO SERVE
The morning started out overcast and warm, but as the procession appeared on the horizon of the Main Street bridge, the sun began to burst through. On the morning of Monday, Jan. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM