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The Taylor Ducks boys’ basketball team host the Lorena Leopards Friday afternoon. The game is early Friday at the Duck Pond with tip-off at 3 p.m. The freshman and JV teams are not scheduled to play. Taylor starts district at home Dec. 20 against La Grange. Photo by Jason Hennington
DUCKS PLAY EARLY FRIDAY
. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Tigerettes senior Miranda Richter dribbling the ball up the court Photo by Larry Pelchat
Tigerettes have strong showing in Lago Vista
Thrall’s Tigerettes posted a 3-2 record at the Lago Vista tournament, and showed continued improvement as the season moves along. In the opening round, the Tigerettes (11-7) ran into a hot-shooting Marion Lady Bulldogs team. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Tigers’ senior Casen Sledge slowing down a rush and looks to make a play. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Tigers take consolation in Florence
The Thrall Tigers posted a 2-1 record at the Florence tournament over the weekend, which was good enough to capture the consolation bracket. They also improved their season record to 5-6 on the season. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Tigerettes sophomore Kassie Jackson sprinting down the court on a fast break. Photo by Dakota Johnson
Tigerettes excited about district
A year ago, the Thrall Tigerettes struggled to a 5-27 record and had difficulty putting points on the board. They opened district play with a win over Holland, then proceeded to drop their last nine district games. Oh, but what a difference a year makes. The Tigerettes enter District 27-2A play on Friday with an 11-7 overall record and are expecting great things in district. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Lady Hippos’ senior and All-State selection Kamryn Haynes waiting for the ball to be served, Photo by Evan Hale
All-State honors
In addition to All-District honors a couple players from around the area found themselves on the All-State volleyball team as some of the top players in the state of Texas. Aailyah Couch and Melania Grissom from Thrall were both selected to be on the All-State team because of their elite play throughout the 2022 season. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
The Taylor Lady Ducks opened up their district play Tuesday night traveling to take on Austin Achieve. The Lady Ducks will play their first home game of district play on Friday, Dec. 16, against Manor New Tech where fans are encouraged to wear an ugly Christmas sweater to get into the holi...
LADY DUCKS BEGIN DISTRICT PLAY
. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
LOCAL SPORTS
LOCAL SPORTS
Basketball Girls: Taylor Girls: Dec. 16 Manor New Tech Dec. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Hutto Lady Hippos’ senior Alizah Fields signed her name on the dotted line officially committing to Trinity Valley Community College to play softball. Fields is a four-year starter for Hutto High School and plays for a select team in the off-season. Fields is also a member of the Hutto Hig...
LADY HIPPO SIGNS TO PLAY COLLEGE SOFTBALL
. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Coach Mokry poses for a picture after being named head coach at Concordia Texas University. Photo from Concordia Texas University
Taylor native named CTU head Baseball coach
AUSTIN – A former Taylor Duck continues to fly at the next level of competition. Concordia Texas University has officially announced Clint Mokry as the head baseball coach. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM
Police responded to a home in the 1400 block of Jones Street Monday night after receiving a call for man found in a yard. Enrique Lopez Estrada, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. Photo by Nicole Lessin 
Taylor PD investigating suspicious death 
12/13/2022 02:04 PM
Hutto High School robotics coach Andrew Haub shows off the five state championship rings his teams have earned since 2016. Courtesy photo
Hutto robotics team takes state
HUTTO – The halls of Hutto High School were booming Monday, Dec. 5 with a hallway pep rally celebrating the 2022 UIL State Championship Competition of Best of Texas Robotics. The reason for the celebration, Hutto ISD is once again home to a state championship Robotics UIL title. The UIL competition was held Dec. 1-3 in Frisco. Over the weekend, the Hutto High School Robotics Team, RoboCo XI, won the gold medal. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Local pastor Shane Allen, a member of the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, spoke during a press conference prior to the Taylor City Council meeting Thursday night. Photo by Jason Hennington
Organization balks at agenda item
Although Taylor’s two parades are over — one billed as holiday procession focused on inclusivity, the other featuring family and biblical values — the controversy continues to brew. The episode, billed by some as a culture clash or “dueling parades,” has focused a national spotlight on Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Liberty Hill resident Ellie Hert hoses off her heifer Dec. 7. Hert said the practice helps stimulate hair growth. Photos by Nicole Lessin
MOOS, CLUCKS, BLEATS
Last week, the Williamson County Expo Center came alive with moos, clucks and bleats. At the 77th Annual Williamson County Livestock Association Show and Sale was held at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
Reese creates her illustrations with bold colors and whimsical artwork designed to attract kids’ attention. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Hutto’s Hippo gets her own book
HUTTO – Henrietta Hippo’s adventure started in 1915 and is commemorated with thousands of hippo statues situated throughout the city. Now her story has been re-imagined as a children’s book called “Hippos Are My Heroes,” replete with dynamic graphics and plenty of local references. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Dec. 7, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 12/10/2022 07:13 AM
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