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St. Mary’s Catholic School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the second quarter of the school year. Quarter two Award of Excellence, students with the highest grade point average in their grade for the quarter, are:
St. Mary’s announces honor roll
Second Grade Clare Rodriguez-99.4 Kenzie Kuhl-99.4 Third Grade Clyde Steglich-99.3 Fourth Grade: Sara Kuhl-98.6 Fifth Grade Derrick Aleman-99 Seventh Grade Sofia Salazar-98 Eighth Grade Dulcie Krogmann-98.667 Ninth Grade Leah Altman-98.719 Tenth Grade Kolbe Barta-96.75 11th Grade: Anthony Navarro-Salazar-91.75 12th Grade: Ryan Altman-91 Samuel Salazar-98. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Aby Mendoza-Duque, Arianna Hayes, Cheyenne Wallace, Clare Rodriguez, Farrah Blackwood, Fiona Dahlberg, Kennedy Prinz, Kenzie Kuhl, Lona Rodriguez, Madyson Wentrcek, Marianna Maldonado, Nora Bixby, Rowan Hengst and Sofia Oviedo. Second grade
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Fourth Grade Addy Bixby, Archie Steglich, Brynley Huber, Joshua Martinka and Sara Kuhl. Fifth Grade Blake Yezak, David Heyl, Derrick Aleman and Gunner Streit. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Gianna Heyl, Jude Johnson, Kase Izard, and Marian Decker. Second Grade
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Lydia Melcher, Addison Brandon, Fernanda Giron, Scarlett Dahlberg, Ella Sheffy, Diego Reyes and Kensi Newland. Seventh Grade Caroline Decker, Joseph Barta, Julia Heyl, Kiera Hengst, Lamin Tarawalli jr, and Xochitl Hopkinson. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
(From left) Nakevia Miller poses with Jennifer Harris during Dickey Day at the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center last fall.
Connecting excellence banquet next week
Recognizing and celebrating African-American entrepreneurs and community leaders will be a focus of the Dickey Museum’s 2023 Black History Month fundraiser. Starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Samsung area projects Courtesy Williamson County
State and county give roads update
State and county leaders are sharing their road plans to keep up with the explosive growth caused by Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors. At the Jan. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Incumbent draws opponent
Incumbent draws opponent
Last week, incumbent At-large Councilman Dwayne Ariola filed his paperwork to run for another term this May. He now has an opponent for the election. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Taylor ISD town hall meeting Tuesday
Taylor ISD town hall meeting Tuesday
Starting next fall, big changes are approved for Taylor Independent School District elementary schools— and officials are seeking parents’ input. At 6 p.m. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Yonair Guzman fights through defenders and takes the ball to the bucket in the A team’s final home game of the season. Photos by Jason Hennington
DUCK domiNATION
jason.hennington@granitemedia partners.com The Taylor Duck seventh grade A team continued their domination moving to 7-0 after a 61-6 win over Burnet Thursday night at the Main Street Intermediate school gym. This was the team’s last home game for the season, and the win coincided with big wins at the next level with the Ducks and Lady Ducks both getting big wins over La Grange. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM
Aaron Rochlen speaks at the Jan. 26 meeting of the Taylor City Council.
Soccer mini pitch coming to Taylor this spring
01/30/2023 11:31 AM
Head of state
Head of state
Thrall High School’s Tyler Bonkowski, was honored this past week as a Padilla Coaches Poll 2A-D1 1st Team All-State Tight End. This is a tremendous accomplishment and honor for the versatile junior; however, this honor goes much deeper than stats alone. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
Kionayh Rivers battles for the opening tip off to start the game against La Grange. Photo By Evan Hale
Lady Ducks nest in first place
When the clock hit zero Tuesday night at the Duck Pond to signal the end of the game, the Lady Ducks found themselves with their sixth win in a row and first place in district. As the final seconds ticked off the clock, Taylor fans in attendance stood up to give the Taylor Lady Ducks a loud and passionate standing ovation. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
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Ducks big win keeps playoff hopes alive
LA GRANGE – The Taylor Ducks defeated the La Grange Leopards 53-48 Tuesday night on the road to keep themselves in the mix for the last playoff spot. The Ducks got major contributions from seniors Anthony Cottrill and Conner Cobb with junior Treos Richardson lending a helping hand as well in the winning effort. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
It’s all about listening
It’s all about listening
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. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
Not choosing sides
Not choosing sides
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
Photo by Antonino Visalli on Unsplash
The power of positive thinking
“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” -Dan Millman Is your glass halfempty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life and your attitude toward yourself. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM
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