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House OKs $302 billion budget
House OKs $302 billion budget
The Texas House approved a $302 billion budget last week that included an amendment prohibiting the use of state money on private school tuition — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to establish a school voucher system. The Austin American-Statesman reported that more than 20 Republicans joined nearly all House Democrats to pass the amendment, while 11 lawmakers voted present. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Part 1 — Knowing one’s limits
Part 1 — Knowing one’s limits
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. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Choose happy
Choose happy
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” —Wayne Dyer Negativity is contagious. We have seen this over and over again. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Taylor Press announces a rate increase effective May 1, 2023
Taylor Press announces a rate increase effective May 1, 2023
To our readers and advertisers, Inflation is at a 40-year high. Gas prices are on a roller coaster. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, I’ve always valued the Viewpoints or Opinions section of newspapers for the stimulation to make me think. I’ve thought a lot about the cartoon in the paper on Sunday. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Esther Yolanda Alcocer
Esther Yolanda Alcocer
Esther Yolanda Alcocer, of Taylor, passed away April 9, 2023. She was born on May 11, 1936. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Darrell Glenn Pfluger
Darrell Glenn Pfluger
Darrell Glenn Pfluger, 77, passed away April 4, 2023. He was born June 4, 1945, in Pflugerville. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
BREAK THE SILENCE THIS SATURDAY
BREAK THE SILENCE THIS SATURDAY
. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
6th Annual Children’s Business Fair ESTEAM Saturday, April 22 — Support the next generation of business owners at ESTEAM’s 6th Annual Children’s Business Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Lions’ senior first baseman Tripp Wilkie catching the ball to secure an out at first base. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Hall leads Lions past Tigers
GRANGER – Thomas Hall’s walk-off single to left in the bottom of the seventh inning gave the Granger Lions (10-9 overall, 7-4 District 27-2A) a 4-3 win over the Thrall Tigers (14-7, 6-5) Tuesday night. The win also gave the Lions sole possession of fourth place in the race for the playoffs. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Autree Kelm steps into a pitch and sends the ball to deep right field for an extra base hit. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Tigerettes rally past Thorndale
THRALL – Sometimes, one seemingly small mistake, can have big consequences. Tuesday night, the Thorndale Lady Dogs committed just one error, but it proved very costly as the Thrall Tigerettes (12-13-2 overall, 6-6 District 27-2A) scored four runs on that one error and rallied past the Lady Dogs 8-6. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Carson Forrest taking a lead off of third base contemplating stealing home. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Hippos pick up back-to-back wins against Bulldawgs
HUTTO – District wins are very important to teams this late in the season, and the Hutto Hippos just picked up back-to-back wins to help distance themselves in the district standings. The Hippos defeated the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs Monday and Tuesday night to slide comfortably in second place in the district. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
Taylor High School’s Regional Tennis Champ, Rylee Michna, and her coach, Kevin Williams, take a break during practice. Photo by Tim Crow
Life on the court
As a young child, Rylee Michna remembers dragging a small tennis racquet around the courts while watching her older brother, Brayden, play in tournaments. Now, this lifelong Duck swings a fullsize racquet as a member of the Taylor High School tennis team, having just claimed the 2023 4A Region 3 Girls Singles Championship. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
SPELLING BEE WINNERS
SPELLING BEE WINNERS
. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM
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