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I would have expected nothing less
I would have expected nothing less
“Big results require big ambitions.” Heraclitus, ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher. “Good afternoon, I hope you remember me from the early 1980s before I moved to Hemphill,” the message in my inbox from Gary Stewart began. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM
The holiday plant
The holiday plant
After the Christmas tree, poinsettias are the quintessential holiday plant. Bright and festive with their cherry red leaves that form starshaped clusters, poinsettias bring color and beauty to a home during the long, dark days of winter. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM
Safety tips before you shoot:
Safety tips before you shoot:
• do not let your children buy fireworks without adult supervision • only buy from reliable fireworks sellers • never experiment or attempt to make your own fireworks • store fireworks in a cool, dry place • find a smooth, flat surface, away from the house or other buildings, dry leaves or grass • be sure to have water handy in case of a malfunction or fire • always have adult supervision when you’re ready to shoot: • never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks • always read and follow label directions, warnings and instructions • be considerate of your neighbors • only ignite fireworks outdoors and away from houses and other structures • light only one firework at a time • never try to re-light fireworks that have not fully functioned • never give fireworks to small children, even sparklers cause serious burns • be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks • never throw fireworks at another person, vehicle or animal • never carry fireworks in your pocket • never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers • dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in a metal trash can away from any building or combustible materials until the next day.. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM
New Year’s Eve festivities
New Year’s Eve festivities
Texas Beer Company TBC will close out their six-plusyear- run at the corner of Second and Main Streets with a familiar face. “One of our bar managers from the past is going to come back, and he is deejaying,” said Megan Klein, a co-owner of the Texas Beer Company. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM
Shirley Julia Schriewer Janke
Shirley Julia Schriewer Janke
Shirley Julia Schriewer Janke, 92, passed away Dec. 24, 2022, unexpectedly at Sodalis Senior Living in Temple. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM
A past production of Gypsy at the Milam Community Theater in Cameron Facebook/MilamCommunityTheater/
Milam Community Theater Announces 2023 Main Stage Season
Milam Community Theater is proud to present their main stage performance season of 2023. The company’s three-play season will include the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Winning play written by American playwright Beth Henley, Crimes of the Heart; a classical adaptation by multi-award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig of one of Sir Conan Doyle’s beloved mysteries, Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery; and a critically acclaimed play that has been performed thousands of times since first premiering at Portland Stage Company, Almost, Maine. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM
Firefighters and peace officers clear the scene of a fatal accident on U.S. 79 near Limmer Loop in Frame Switch between Taylor and Hutto. Photo by Evan Hale
DPS releases details on U.S. 79 fatal wreck
A report released earlier this week by the state highway patrol sheds more light on a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 79 that claimed the life of a Thorndale woman. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM
No injuries in Thrall fire
No injuries in Thrall fire
THRALL — The occupants of a property in the 200 block of U.S. 79 hit by an early morning blaze managed to escape without injury, but the site sustained heavy damages and left them with nothing, the homeowner said. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM
Suspect sought in shooting death
Suspect sought in shooting death
Police are seeking a 19-year-old woman charged with murder in the death last week of a man shot in the back after being attacked and left unconscious on the ground. According to Taylor police, Esmeralda Renee Alderete, 19, has been named in an arrest warrant in connection with the Dec. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM
(From left) Dimitri Burt, 10, gathers supplies Dec. 20 with Clavon Barnes, 10, and Davian Meadows, 10 at Taylor CAARTS Station. Photos by Nicole Lessin
’Tis the season
Fresh off their big Super Bowl win, the Taylor Youth Ducks are busy working to brighten the holidays for area senior citizens. On Tuesday, Dec. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM
Firefighters extinguish a house fire Monday afternoon at Fisher and Kimbro streets. Photo by Jason Hennington
No injuries in Fisher Street fire
A fire that ripped through a home Monday afternoon at Fisher and Kimbro streets may have displaced up to seven people, but no one suffered any injuries, firefighters said. The alarm was sounded at 1:40 p.m. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM
Assorted gloves, hats and other cold-weather gear is displayed at a Winter Coat Give Away Dec. 17, sponsored by the local restaurant Seed to Soul Food and 10,000 Fearless First Responders. Photo by Nicole Lessin
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Dec. 21, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM
Christmas is here: What is being celebrated?
Christmas is here: What is being celebrated?
Deliberately Diverse represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM
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