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Ask away!

Once upon a time, I didn’t study (or regularly read!) my Bible. I didn’t ask questions. Maybe it was because I didn’t know what to ask or why. I believed that I just needed to believe in Jesus with no other relational or growth requirements. And no one challenged my resulting lack of faith, which, as it turns out, must be based on wisdom about God. So, my faith was blind and shallow. Then, the dam broke one day, and the floodwaters of grief, joy, and passion rushed in. “What happened?” you ask. Good question! Let your inquiry be the first of many to come. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

A Duck’s New Year ‘Outback’ in Tampa

A Duck’s New Year ‘Outback’ in Tampa

A Taylor alum performed with the Razorback Band at the Outback Bowl. This New Year’s Day was unlike any I had ever had before. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

Early voting for primaries Feb. 14

Early voting for primaries Feb. 14

WILCO – Early voting is only a week away for county elections. On March 1, voters will determine the candidates for their specific parties – Democratic or Republican. 02/05/2022 09:50 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. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

JAN. 23 Harassment-No Report-1100 block of W Third St Suspicious Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-900 block of W Sixth St Suspicious Circumstances- No Report-900 block of Fisher St City Ordinance Violation-No Report-900 block of Fisher St Road / Traffic Hazard- No Report-E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd/Se Carlos G Parker Blvd Reckless / Erratic Driver- Unable to Locate-3100 block of W Second St Illegal Dumping-No Report-500 block of Symes St Welfare Concern-No Report-900 block of Vance St Accident Minor-Report Taken-900 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Burglary of Vehicle-No Report Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-100 block of Pivot Dr Unwanted Person-No Report-1200 block of Lexington St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-400 block of Sabrina Dr JAN. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

An upcoming beekeeping class will touch on how property taxes factor into the business. Courtesy photo

Property taxes can be lowered by keeping bees

An upcoming beekeeping school will discuss how property taxes on small acreages can now be lowered by keeping bees on the property. Texas law allows bees and bee hives to qualify for reducing property taxes on plots ranging from 5 to 20 acres, similar to livestock or raising hay. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

Children, staff and parents enjoy Story Time at the Taylor Public Library Feb. 2. The library hosts Story Time typically on Wednesdays. For more information, visit http://www.taylortx.gov/25/library, call 512-352-3434 or visit the library at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

Council selected recipients of TCMA council of the year award

The Taylor City Council has been selected as the 2022 Texas City Management Association (TCMA) City Council of the Year. The TCMA City Council of the Year award recognizes and honors outstanding city councils that have made significant contributions to local government in Texas. The award will be presented during the TCMA Annual Conference in June. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

Taylor EDC earns business award

Taylor EDC earns business award

The Taylor Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) recently received the Business Facilities Silver Award. The award was presented to the TEDC was presented the award for Samsung Electronics’ new state of the art, semi-conductor manufacturing facility in Taylor. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

MUSICAL CHAIRS

The Association of Texas Small School Bands regions 18 and 26 held their region band clinic and concert Jan. 28-29. Earning seats in the symphonic band were Max Finn, first chair baritone saxophone; Kennedy Yanez, third chair flute; and Trace Karch, third chair tuba. Noah Hammack earned second chair in concert band on euphonium. Sarah Burke from Blinn college was the symphonic band clinician andconductor, and Mike Lewis, of Burnet, led the concert band. Thrall High School band director Beth Butler and assistant band director Bana Estes were the organizers for the symphonic band. Courtesy photo 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

Taylor Rotary Club received three recognitions for the organization’s outstanding work in the community. Past district governor Jerry Chapman (right) presented the awards at the Jan. 27 meeting, who is seen here with Pastor George Qualley. Courtesy photo

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Feb. 2, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

PASEMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

PASEMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

Naomi Pasemann Elementary School has released the honor roll for the second nine weeks of the 2021-22 semester. A HONOR ROLL • First grade — Luis Martinez Gomez, Jasmin Valdes Perera, Aaron Araujo-Moreno, Diana Estrada Almanza, Daniela Garcia Perez, Luis Gudino, Elizabeth Vega-Costilla, Marion Asher-Bongaarts, Auryn Bowland, Hailey Camacho, Ethan Cervantes, Joaquin Gomez, Blair McArthur, Connor Richter, Alina Alderete, Hadley Edwards, Benjamin Gomez, Boone Humpheys, Oliver Lerma, Emilio Mendez, Brianna Ortiz, Riley Ortiz, Ayden Resendiz Mendez, Sadie Rios, Thiago Toledo, Mia Velasquez, Praylah Winn, Valente Yanez-Herrera, Margaret Allison, Presley Baldivia, Waylyn Blackwell, Ethan Carrizales, Isabella Glenn, Jayla Hernandez, Ja’Heem Johnson-Jackson, Celia Martinez, Eli Monzingo-Greenwood, Ryan Rios, Jadeveon Smith, Sophia Tames, Bennett Cawthon, Levi Draine, Serenity Gonzales, Ivan Gonzalez, Hope Hernandez, Jaiden Martinez, Jackson McNeal, Della Miksch, Alylah Morales, Knox Page, Arabella Salas, Gideon Campos, Yadiel Cancel, Cohen Davis, Alice Dennen, Judith Alonzo-Ruiz, Rhett Barcuch, Jaxon Garner, Caylen Hall, Olivia Hart, Graham Holden, Adam Newman, Logan Patin, Evie Schneider, Charlee Stone, Felicity Cram, Charlie Gayle, Zoey Gonzales, Ivan Guzman, Ariyah Hill, James Martin, Matheo McCullough, Jaxon Verraneault, Brayden Wolverton, Azalynn Enamorado, Emme Gonzales, Brandon Hernandez, Ethan Matthews, Canaan Mummert, Jayden Thomas, Nolan Wynn • Second grade — Adelyn Adams, Arianna Perez, Samuel Roberts, Albert Allums, Zaylie Castro, Skylar Clanton, Aaron De La Cruz, Emma Diaz, Hipolito Garcia, Erick Hamann, Azilynn Hernandez, Tatum Johnson, Kash Lucio, Zavier Monreal, Callie Morris, Ariel Torres, Layla Trejo, Autumn Aleman, Yaqeen Al-Subaihawi, Huck Anderson, Ellie Escobar, Alijah Hargis, Joseph Herrera, Adriel Lopez, Sutapa Mandal, Sa’mya Olguin, Nevaeh Pachicano, Benjamin Puente, Erick Ramos, Cyleigh Randle, Kaliyah Roberts, Hindu Roy, Grayson Simbolon, Jordan Taylor, Tailynn Trevino, Lorenzo Villarreal, Evan Galvan, Tyler Graham, Jayda Leal, Ethan McGinnis, Kinzleigh Oglesby, Amia Rossell, Kaylee Valdez, Korbin Kennedy, Layla Martinez, Braxton Mitchell, Lochlann Neas, Cecilia Taylor, Connor Verraneault, Jannat Al-Subaihawi, Layla Araujo, Alyssa Cuba, Estrella Esquivel, Unity Fields, Layla Garcia, Devin Lacy, Jedavian Palomo, Serenity Williams, Jeremiah Aleman, Jolee Bunger, Ethan Ellis, Terra Hipolito, Hans Knudson, Livia Maldonado-Tellez, Clarissa Mata, Adalynn McWhirter, Lucy Reber, Jacen Rodriguez, Benjamin Safarik, Reid Williams, Chris Barcenas, Jayden Coria-Barriaga, Justin Espino, Joaquin Fraga Araujo, Paola Hernandez Guzman, Erika Moro, Erick Sotero Cruz, Valentina Suarez, Bryce Chase, A’Sean Collins, Hayden Dominguez, Emma Flores, Christina Kochanek, Dominic Linton, Nola Metoyer-Watson, Benjamin Redwine, Lyric Torres, Eliana Villatoro • Third grade — Reid Barcuch, Kinsley Davis, Lillian Grady, Zuly Toledo-Hernandez, Presley Light, Christopher Martinez, Parker Mynar, Jaser Perez Rivera, Silas Romero, Lauren Torres, Jesus Bartolo, Adriana Camarena Guzman, Sofia Gonzalez, Yamileth Ortega, Miguelangel Rios Almanza, Baylee Alford, Jane Dennen, Aaron Furrow, Hoyt Hubbard, Conely Paulsen, Bella Campbell, Adalaie Kerr, Malik Robertson, Addison Schmuhl, Lucy Schroeder, Madison Aleman, Ezequiel Castanon, Abigail Hnem, Clara Richison A-B HONOR ROLL • First grade — Alexis Stroup, Aileen Hernandez, Mark Hernandez-Aguirre, Andrea Hernandez Tinajero, Emma Mares Medina, Melissa Martinez Diaz, Camila Moreno, Eryn Gonzalez, Adalyne Alonzo, Xavier Baro, Jakyliah Cleaver, Azenae Esquivel, Julian Garcia, Oriana McCarthy, Jaxon Ness, Jackson Olney, Jackson Pebworth, Rosalina Ramirez, Elijah Rodriguez, Kevin Sanchez, Juvani Ware, Rebecca Ramos, Isaac Robles, Major Wooldridge, Elsa Anderson, Santana McCormick, Rosalie Olivarez, Jaxton Ramirez, Henry Romero, Jeffrey Bickerstaff, Ah’Miah Caldwell, Graesyn Mitchell, Sophia Rodriguez Torres, Aaliyah Taylor, Christopher Dratnol, Zariyah Gonzalez, John Lisenbee, Klarissa Luna, Mack Richison, Sophia Villarreal, Arnold Arroyo, Emma Brandhagen, Isabel Crittendon-Reyes, Adisyn Gault, Lincoln Grady, Ismael Jonse, James Lute, Ezekiel Anderson, Julian Arroyo, Nyla Billie, Pearl Bingham, Landon Firenze, Payton Gamble, Niko Lavalle, David Lopez, Lucy Romero, Rebecka St. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

St. Mary’s Catholic School students in Taylor celebrate being named winners of the Award of Excellence for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year. Courtesy photos

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

St. Mary’s Catholic School has released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

Vehicles have no choice but to detour as Main Street is closed at the overpass in Taylor Feb. 3. Photo by Fernando Castro

Freezing nights through Monday

Winter Storm Landon’s effects aren’t over, but sunny skies are on the horizon. The Taylor area is currently recovering from icy roads and bitter wind chills felt by Winter Storm Landon as it passed through the area Thursday, Feb. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM

All of Taylor’s football district opponents will be located west of I-35 with the new realignments. Graphic by Matthew Hooks / Map: Google Maps

REALIGNMENT AND REORGANIZATION

This past Thursday, Feb. 3, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) released the 2022-23 and 2023-24 tentative volleyball, basketball and football district assignments and reclassifications. 02/05/2022 09:50 AM