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Billie Logiudice, the external relations and STEM advisor for Temple College, was the featured speaker at the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Taylor Sept. 1 at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. in Taylor. Courtesy photo Pastor George Qualley

TEMPLE COLLEGE STEM ADVISOR AT ROTARY MEETING

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CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

Polka music and home-made German food will be available at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett on Sunday, Sept. 18. Facebook/st.johnlutheranchurchelca7/

Polka Worship in Bartlett

St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a polka worship service at 10:30 a.m. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

Sheryl Lynn Arbuckle Green

Sheryl Lynn Arbuckle Green

Sheryl Lynn Arbuckle Green passed away Aug. 25, 2022, at the age of 65. Sheryl was born Feb. 1, 1957, in Taylor, to La Verne and Ray Arbuckle, Jr. She was a daddy’s girl and when she was eight years old, her parents brought home her baby brother, Russell, whom she lovingly wanted returned to the hospital. Sheryl had a love of the outdoors and all animals from an early age. Growing up in Elgin, she could be found spending time with her horse Cactus and her dog Butchie writing stories and celebrating just about anything with her dear friends. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

Tommy Scott

Tommy Scott, age 74, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. A visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home. A celebration of Tommy’s life will be held Saturday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church in Taylor. Interment to follow at the Taylor City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Providence Funeral Home. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

Flooding prompts disaster declaration

Flooding prompts disaster declaration

Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties. Texans who were affected by the rain, which dumped more than 10 inches in Dallas, are encouraged to file insurance claims with their providers and to complete the voluntary Self Reporting Damage Survey issued by the Texas Department of Emergency Management by visiting damage.tdem.texas.gov. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

PLOW AND HOSE ORGANIC GARDENING IN CENTRAL TEXAS

PLOW AND HOSE ORGANIC GARDENING IN CENTRAL TEXAS

A cold front pushed through the second half of August bringing much welcome rain and cooler temperatures. Both the rain and reduced heat coupled with the end of summer, make fall gardening so much more attractive. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

From left, Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society President Frances Sorrow talks to Secretary Maureen Gray. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Mayor Brandt Rydell to pass the torch on ghost tour

With Taylor’s economic star shining so brightly, Mayor Brandt Rydell’s hands are pretty full these days, so he’s taking a popular ghost-tour that he has led for years off his plate. Rydell, who is also the vice president of the Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society, and who has spearheaded the Haunted Taylor: History, Mystery, and Murder Tour since 2016, will be handing off the responsibility to other society members for this year’s fundraiser. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

New York style delicatessen Mallard Fare closed its doors Aug. 26 at Old Taylor High.

Departures and new beginnings for Old Taylor High locations

Many changes are afoot at Old Taylor High. The nitrogen ice cream shop is adding a candy-store component to it. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

Thyroid gland

YOUR GREATEST WEALTH IS YOUR HEALTH | by Dr. Cindy Steward Paid advertisement “Sit and wait until Hashimoto destroys your thyroid gland. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

AUG. 21 Citizen Contact-No Report-Arbors of Taylor 201 Highland Dr 911 Call-No Report-800 block of Kirk St Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-1300 block of W Second St Disturbance-No Report-300 block of S Doak St Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-200 block of FM 3349 Assist Citizen-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-Animal Impounded-W Seventh St/Wyeth St Animal Complaint-No Report-2000 block of Brewers Pl Unwanted Person-No Report-Williamson County Expo Center 5350 Bill Pickett Trail Disturbance-No Report-800 block of Debus Dr Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-4200 block of Kings Canyon Dr Criminal Mischief-Report Taken-200 block of Dahlberg Blvd Reckless / Erratic Driver-Unable to Located-5600 block of N Main St Citizen Contact-No Report-500 block of N Main St Assault-Report Taken-76 Gas Station 1702 N Main St Disturbance-No Report-Baylor Scott and White 305 Mallard Ln Disturbance-No Report-Baylor Scott and White 305 Mallard Ln Accident Minor-No Report-3200 block of N Main St Noise Complaint-No Report-400 block of Lenora Dr Accident Major-Report Taken-1600 block of W Lake Dr Violation of Protection Order-Report Taken-300 block of Cherrywood Cir Assist Citizen-No Report-700 block of Debus Dr 911 Call-Officer Advised-2000 block of Lathan Ln Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-500 block of W Second St AUG. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT 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. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

Jewish fall festivals

Jewish fall festivals

“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. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Frances Sorrow, a 49-year Taylor resident and lifetime student of Jewish history, NOT the Taylor Press. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM

Raymond Glenn Appel

Raymond Glenn Appel

Raymond Glenn Appel, 78, passed away Aug. 26. 09/03/2022 07:36 AM