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David Crockett, 6, gets into the driver’s seat of tractor at the Truck Petting Zoo in Taylor March 17, 2022 while Michael Crockett, 2, also occupies the vehicle. Photos by Fernando Castro

A honking good time

Get ready to climb into those emergency vehicles, and maybe, if we are lucky, honk some of their horns. Spring break is almost upon us, March 13-17, and for parents not knowing what to do with their kiddos, the Taylor Public Library has got you covered. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

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. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Mama Duck covers students’ lunch

Mama Duck covers students’ lunch

Mama Duck, a recently established non-profit organization, has successfully accomplished its initial objective of eliminating student lunch debt for all five campuses within the Taylor Independent School District. Student lunch debt is a widespread concern that can result in students who are unable to afford lunch being stigmatized and cause stress and anxiety for their families. Mama Duck’s aim was to tackle this problem, and within just two days of launching their fundraising campaign, the organization successfully raised the required funds. The campaign’s goal was to collect the total amount owed by families in the Taylor ISD, which was $1,210.22. The Taylor community rallied behind Mama Duck’s fundraising campaign, with individuals, businesses, and organizations stepping up to support the non-profit in reaching its goal. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

Deadline approaching for county art contest

Deadline approaching for county art contest

WILCO – Students in Williamson County have less than two weeks left to submit their entries for an art contest held in conjunction with Williamson County’s 175th Birthday Celebration, presented by the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, Williamson County and the Williamson Museum. 03/11/2023 06:58 AM

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

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