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Several crosses and angel statues decorate a grave at the Taylor Cemetery. Most memorial items are prohibited under a municipal ordinance. Photos by Nicole Lessin

Their cross to bear

By all accounts, the Taylor Cemetery has needed some tender loving care for years. A high percentage of the headstones, some of which are more than 100 years old, need leveling at the municipally owned facility. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

October 12, 1853, John Morrissey wins boxing title, when Yankee Sullivan leaves ring after 36th round to slug Morrissey’s fans.. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

LOCAL SPORTS

Volleyball Taylor Oct. 18 @ Giddings Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

MLB

Houston Oct. 11-17 Seattle (Divisional Series) AL West Standings x-Houston 106-56 y-Seattle 90-72 e-LA Angels 73-89 e-Texas 68-94 e-Oakland 60-102. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

NFL FOOTBALL

Houston Texans Oct. 23 @ Las Vegas Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

David Watson coaches his fighter Destiny Jones in between rounds of her professional fight Saturday, Oct. 8. Photo by Jason Hennington.

Controlling her own Destiny

All smiles until the bell rings resulted in a “too sweet” victory for Taylor-bred boxer Destiny Jones. On Saturday, Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

Thrall sophomore Sarah Beth Laurence poses with her awards after District 27 Championship meet Monday. Courtesy Photo Thrall ISD

Thrall and Granger cross country dominate district championship

The cross-country teams for Thrall and Granger combined for a total of eight top-10 finishers, six top five finishers and two first place finishers at the District Championship meet Monday. Thrall sophomore Sarah Beth Laurence and Granger senior Cobe Whitney both claimed first place in the varsity girls twomile run and varsity boys 5,000 meter run respectively. Laurence finished her race in 12 minutes and 43 seconds, a good 12 seconds in front of the second- place finisher. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

St. Mary’s Rams celebrate with senior Andrew Flores after scoring his first touchdown of the season.

Rams still rolling

The St. Mary’s Rams traveled to Buckholts to play a public school and the Buckholts Badgers picking up a dominating 68 - 20 win. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

The Taylor Ducks run out of the tunnel for the second half against Robinson.v

WEEK SEVEN RECAP

Week seven of the high school football season and there were a lot of great games that involved local teams. The St. Mary’s Rams and Granger Lions found themselves picking up wins on Friday while the Tayor Ducks, Hutto Hippos and Thrall Tigers were not so lucky. The Rams went on the road and defeated the Buckholts Badgers 68-20. The Rams received a major contribution from senior Andrew Flores scoring his first touchdown of the season. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

Evan Hale Sports writer

We are just past the halfway point of football season which makes me very sad, we waited all summer long to watch football and now it is almost over. There are still plenty of games to enjoy before the end of the season, especially locally. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

Tigerette’s junior Melaina Grissom spikes the ball during game against Holland. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigerettes top Thorndale

After spotting the Thorndale Lady Dogs (21-12 overall, 3-1 District 26-2A) a one set lead, the Thrall Tigerettes (22-13, 4-0) seized control of Saturday’s match to take sole possession of first place in District 26-2A with a 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-15 win. Thrall got off to a quick start in the opening set, leading 3-0, but Thorndale took advantage of solid net play and multiple Tigerettes miscues to take a 9-3 lead. The Lady Dogs were able to maintain control until the late going when Thrall made a run to cut the lead to 24-22, but Kyndal Robinson’s kill closed out the first set for Thorndale. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB ROTARY CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

Courtesy photo The annual pumpkin patch is open through the end of the month at the First United Methodist Church of Taylor.

During the rest of the month of October, the First United Methodist Church of Taylor is hosting their annual Pumpkin Patch in front of their church at 907 W Lake Drive in Taylor. This is a family-friendly event with many photo opportunities, plus craft items and baked goods for sale, and of course, PUMPKINS! 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

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