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Dozens of kids and their families attended this year’s KidFish Saturday, Sept. 17 at Bull Branch Park. According to City of Taylor officials, “The largest fish caught on Saturday was a catfish that came in at 13.5 inches! We hope everyone had a fantastic time and we will see you at next ye...
KIDFISH A HIT
. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Students put their arm to the test with the quarterback challenge booth at the St. Mary’s Fall Festival Homecoming. Photos courtesy of St. Mary’s Catholic School
FALL FESTIVAL
The St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School hosted their 88th annual St. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Taylor Chapter #1343 newly elected officers, from left: Secretary Vickie Spinn, Weight Recorder Pam Remmert, Leader Mikelean Griffith, Treasurer Reba Widmer, and Co-Leader Carin Shaughnessy. TOPS meetings are held every Thursday at Grace Place, 301 Grace Lan...
TOPS OFFICERS ELECTED
. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
5 signs you have whiplash
5 signs you have whiplash
The more you drive the greater your chance. The greater your chance of getting into a motor vehicle accident. In fact, every time you get into a car you have a one in 103 chance of getting into a collision. What often is not considered when one gets into an accident is that the effects it has on you physically can be long lasting. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Small kindnesses
Small kindnesses
I’ve been thinking about the way, when you walk down a crowded aisle, people pull in their legs to let you by. Or how strangers still say “bless you” when someone sneezes, a leftover from the Bubonic plague. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
No affirmation or couch potatoes!
No affirmation or couch potatoes!
Many Christians live at a spiritual extreme that could rob God of the partners He seeks. One supposes that Christians don’t have to do anything but admit Jesus is their Savior and that they are sinners. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
ITAL: 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. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
SEPT. 11 Assault-Report Taken-Best Western 2600 W Second St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-500 block of Otis St Criminal Trespass-No Report-Union Pacific Depot 118 E First St 911 Call-No Report-40 block of Symes St Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Unable to Locate-2100 block of Jason Dr Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle-No Report-Murphy Park 1600 Veterans Dr Disorderly Conduct-No Report-Heritage Square 400 N Main St Theft-Report Taken-Skyline Laundry 3100-105 N Main St Accident Minor-Report Taken-100 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Welfare Concern-No Report-Chandler Rd/N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-3700 block of E Fourth St Juvenile Complaint-No Report-Bill Pickett Trail/ Yellowstone Dr Theft-No Report-Debus Cir Person with Gun-No Report-500 block of Washburn St Threat-No Report-1100 block of W Sixth St Reckless / Erratic Driver-Officer Advised-2000 block of N Main St Animal Complaint Dog At Large-Officer Advised-Frink St/Oscar St Assist Citizen-No Report-Debus Cir Abandoned Vehicle-No Report-1700 block of T H Johnson Accident Minor-No Report-Durcon 206 Allison Dr SEPT. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
(From left) Pat Schirpik, Suzanne Klattenhoff, Susan Streit and Judy Voigt in the first day of school picture which appeared in Taylor Daily Press in 1959. Courtesy photos
Northside teacher to reunite with students six decades later
Suzanne Thoele, class of 1971, remembers that at the back left-hand corner of Mrs. Luedke’s first-grade classroom was a reading circle, and that her teacher gave them little headphones to put on. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
IN OTHER BUSINESS:
IN OTHER BUSINESS:
• The City Council also approved a $150,000 contract to Fazzone for new signage in the downtown, and approved three additional contracts for other improvements, including at the intersection of Second and Main Streets, as well new striping for parking and landscaping. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Long overdue
Long overdue
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group
Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group
The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Diane Kay Kallus
Diane Kay Kallus
Diane Kay Kallus, 80, of Taylor, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. A visitation was held Friday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. with the recitation of the holy rosary to begin at 6 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Virginia Garza Lopez
Virginia Garza Lopez
Virginia Garza Lopez, 86, of Houston, passed away Sept. 19, 2022, at home surrounded by her children. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
Edna M. Richter Hurta
Edna M. Richter Hurta
Edna M. Richter Hurta, age 95, went to live with her heavenly Father Sept. 18, 2022, in Temple. She was born July 20, 1927, in Taylor, to Fritz and Amy Bunge Richter. She attended a country school in Waterloo and graduated from Taylor High School in 1945. Shortly after that, she met her first love, Edward Hurta, in Taylor. They were married March 31, 1946. A few months later they moved to Temple where Edward’s work took them. They lived in Temple until their deaths. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM
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