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Waddles Family Tree 1936-2022

Waddles Family Tree 1936-2022

One of the highlights of Homecoming 2022 was the Taylor High School Mascot Reunion. Former Waddles and pre-Waddles mascots were invited to take a group photo at the ex-students program. The earliest mascot in attendance was Phil Pierce who served as Taylor’s mascot from 1936 – 1939, then as a senior Pierce went on to serve as team captain for the Ducks. Other mascots attending the reunion were Kimberly Hill, Kristine Sankey, Brittany Crayton, Lisa Buzan, Mandy Tennill, Stacyi Roznovak Burris and Brittani Barron. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Alana and Dwaine Thompson share T-shirts and hoodies with different verses from scripture at Hutto Market Days Sept. 17 Photo by Nicole Lessin

Wednesday night family activities in Hutto

During the month of October, there is plenty of family fun on Wednesday evenings in downtown Hutto. From 3 – 7 p.m. every Wednesday evening at 200 East St., the Hutto Farmers Market has free giveaways and activities in addition to fresh local produce, leafy greens, honey, jerky, lemonades, agua frescas, dog treats, coffee, gourmet cookies, bath bombs, and more available for sale through their local vendors. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

George Orta loads up his bag to start his route to deliver the Taylor Daily Press.

Taylor Press: Delivering the past

Taylor Press subscribers receive their newspaper by email on Wednesday and by mail on Saturday. However, there was a time when the newspaper was thrown into your yard by kids on bikes, better known as paperboys. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

PABLO VEGAS

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Oct. 5, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Taylor ISD poised for academic growth

Taylor ISD poised for academic growth

Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic and other factors, Taylor Independent School District is on a path to higher achievement for the 2022-23 school year, officials said. “I am just really proud of the work our principals and our teachers are doing,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Citizens for Taylor ISD Political Action Committee member Thomas Martinez encourages other attendees to vote in favor of the school bond at a recent public meeting. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Taylor to vote on $82.47 million bond

TAYLOR – With half of Taylor’s schools projected to be over capacity in 2026 and the fact that it takes three years to get a new school designed and built, Taylor ISD is on a tight deadline to get funding approved. Add in the safety and security updates needed at the existing schools, and you have the foundation for the $82.47 million bond Taylor ISD residents will be voting on come November. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Volunteers staff a table for Voter Registration Day Sept. 20 at Temple College Courtesy photo

Voter registration ends Tuesday

Time is running out to register to vote in the upcoming election. Anyone interested has until Tuesday, Oct. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Aerial footage of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo last year at the Williamson County Expo Center. Facebook/wilcofair

Tickets on sale for Williamson County Fair and Rodeo

Carnival rides, live music, food, animals and more are just a taste of the many events scheduled between Oct. 26-29 for the 2022 Williamson County Fair and Rodeo at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

TEXAS COMMUNITIES show up

TEXAS COMMUNITIES show up

National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships Communities across Texas fired up their grills and brought out the kids to meet their neighborhood police and other first responders Tuesday, Oct. 4 for National Night Out. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

Stick Horse Racers Wanted

Stick Horse Racers Wanted

Tiny cowboys and cowgirls ages three to five are invited to bring their own decorated stick horses and wear their finest western duds to strut their stuff and compete in the stick horse racing event Wednesday Oct. 26 at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

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Spay-ghetti dinner

Texas Critter Crusaders will be holding their second Annual Spay-ghetti Dinner & Dance on October 22nd at the Taylor SPJST, located at 5025 FM 619, from 5pm to 10pm. The evening will include “Yappy Hour”, a spaghetti meal and dance, as well as a bucket raffle. Tickets are on sale now through October 15th. $30 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under or To-go plates, $20 for dance and raffle entry after 7pm. Tickets can be purchased on their website at www.texascrittercrusaders. com or by calling 512-966-5034. The meal is catered by Thrall Country Diner and music provided by DJ Michael Craig. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Katy Nell Tidwell

Katy Nell Tidwell

Katy Nell Tidwell, 93, of Granger, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd. N.W. in Taylor. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. at Providence Funeral Home with burial to immediately follow at Granger City Cemetery. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Dedication deserving an extra jewel

Dedication deserving an extra jewel

G “Don’t be mad at the preacher. He didn’t know what you did before he preached that sermon.” — Source unknown but good to keep in mind Talking with friends last week when the topic of preachers came up got me thinking about them; individuals with rare dedication deserving of an extra jewel in their crowns. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

When you complete the checklist for the Toon Squad scavenger hunt, return it to the Taylor Press, 211 W. Third St. Photo by Jason Hennington

Toons hiding to be found

The Toon Squad scavenger hunt, a project started by local artist Dennis Levitin, is now underway. Levitin began the project last year painting cartoon characters on surfaces inside local businesses. The purpose of the cartoons is to draw more people to Taylor while supporting local businesses. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM