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PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM
Coach Will Compton and his family come to Hutto after a successful stint at Hays Johnson as offensive coordinator. Photo Courtesy/Hutto ISD wbsite
Compton tabbed to lead Hippos
Just after lunch on Wednesday, June 8, Hutto ISD named Coach Will Compton as the replacement for Coach Brad LaPlante as the Hippos next head football coach and boys athletic coordinator. Coach Compton comes to Hutto from Hays CISD’s Johnson High School in Buda. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM
Last season, the Shining Stars were unable to compete at the Taylor Press 3-on-3 tournament due to health concerns with COVID-19. This year, the team returns to action for the first time since 2019. Photos by Larry Pelchat
Shining once again
It has been two years since the Shining Stars graced the basketball court at the annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. This year they return to the court ready to compete. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM
E-EDITION SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
E-EDITION SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
SLUGGING THE SUMMER This past weekend, June 3-5, the six and under Taylor Area Softball & Baseball through Pony players played in a double elimination tournament that provided players with the opportunity to have post season play. The tournament consisted of the Thorndale Bulldogs, Taylor Ducks, Taylor Bulldozers, Taylor Legends and the Taylor Brewers. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM
MLB
MLB
MLB Texas June 12 @ Chi Sox June 13-15 @ Houston June 16-19 @ Detroit June 21-22 Philadelphia Houston June 12 Miami June 13-15 Texas June 17-19 Chi Sox June 21-22 NY Mets AL West Standings Houston ................................36-21 LAA .......................................28-31 Texas .................................... 26-30 Seattle ..................................26-31 Oakland ............................... 06/11/2022 11:12 AM
LOCAL SPORTS
LOCAL SPORTS
Taylor Basketball in the Park June 9,14,16,21,23,28,30 July 12,14,19,21,26,28 7-9 p.m. Robinson Park Thrall Strength & Conditioning June 13-July 28 Volleyball Camp July 25-27 Football Camp July 25-28 Cross Country Camp Jun 21 & 28 July 12 & 19 Granger Football Camp July 25-27 Volleyball Camp July 25-27 For full stories on all events visit www.taylorpress.net/ sports. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
June 12, 1922, Browns pitcher Hub Pruett strikes out future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth three consecutive times as St. Louis beats New York Yankees, 7-1 at Sportsman’s Park, St. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM
Samantha McIntyre walks at the field at Taylor Stadium in Taylor during high school commencement ceremonies May 27. Photo by Matt Hooks
Taking flight
A recent graduate reflects on her time at Taylor High School and looks forward to her next steps in New York City at an Ivy League school, Colombia University. Samantha McIntyre graduated with numerous honors and a roar of cheering as she walked the stage May 27. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM
Susan Garry holds her degree from Cornell University. Courtesy photo
Local earns degree at Cornell
Graduation season includes another area resident earning a college diploma. Susan Garry, of Taylor, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from the Ann S. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM
A window in downtown Taylor displays “Love is Love” during the Taylor Pride event June 26, 2021. Photo by Fernando Castro
Rainbows
“Shall I tell you the secret of the ‘gay agenda?’ … It is to be loved and accepted as is, just like anyone else, without having to change or be changed.” — Susan Cottrell The month of June is dedicated to being the annual Pride Month in the U.S.. Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for the pursuit of equality and freedom. 06/11/2022 11:12 AM
Compton tabbed to lead Hippos
Compton tabbed to lead Hippos
06/08/2022 01:31 PM
City tax exempts may go up
City tax exempts may go up
Some relief on Taylor taxes might be on the way. On Thursday, June 9, the Taylor City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to increase the Over 65 Tax Exemption to $40,000 and establish a disabled persons exemption of $40,000. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM
Temps in 100s this week
Temps in 100s this week
Local residents are advised to stay hydrated and cool as area temperatures reach triple digits with heat indices as high as 104. The Taylor Texas Weather Network projects several days with highs over 100 degrees from this week into the next. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM
Fire chief in hot seat Monday
Fire chief in hot seat Monday
One of Taylor’s lead guardians will let his guard down for an interview Monday. The seventh episode of the Taylor Press video interview series with city of Taylor staff, “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington,” will be Monday, June 13, at noon on the Taylor Press Facebook page. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM
Historical moment
Historical moment
Charlene Hanson Jordan has been working for years to commemorate the early community east of Coupland called Post Oak Island. She finally achieved a Post Oak Island historical marker which was dedicated on May 14. 06/08/2022 09:38 AM
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