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Firefighters battle a blaze in the 900 block of James Street in Taylor March 8. Photo by Matt Hooks
Fire claims Taylor home
A Taylor home is no longer habitable after being engulfed by flames. At 8:59 a.m. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
Above: Commissioner Russ Boles addresses residents prior to the ribbon cutting of completed improvements to South Bounds Street in Thrall Feb. 28. Left: Bounds Street runs in front of Thrall Independent School District near the east edge of Thrall. Photos by Fernando Castro
BOUND TO GLORY
One of Thrall’s most used streets that runs past school buildings has graduated with an upgrade. “To kind of see the town and the school, you realize how important the street is and that it works well,” said Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
The pavement condition index (PCI) determines a street’s condition. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor and Gorrondona and Associates, Inc.
More streets tapped for repair
Taylor streets eligible for surfac work will be discussed Thursday during a City Council meeting. On March 10, the council will receive an update on the city’s street level-up program for the 2021-22 fiscal year. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
Freeze returns Friday
Freeze returns Friday
Winter isn’t done with Taylor quite yet. Forecasts as of Tuesday, March 8, predicted at least one night of freezing temperatures heading into the weekend. The Taylor Texas Weather Network projected a low 28 degrees for Friday, March 11. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
Primaries set up November
Primaries set up November
Candidates for November elections are set. Williamson County incumbents won their respective parties’ races during primaries March 1, while voters also chose their opponents for Election Day, Nov. 03/09/2022 09:19 AM
Thrall baseball
Tigers win one, lose two in Burton
03/09/2022 08:51 AM
Thrall Granger
Thrall and Granger hit marks at Buffalo Relays
03/09/2022 08:50 AM
Coach Earven Flowers varsity boys squad started March on the right track finishing second overall at the Rockdale Relays this past Friday.
Taylor track rocks Rockdale
03/09/2022 07:55 AM
Taylor tourney
Lady Ducks, Lady Lions and Tigerettes wrap Taylor tourney
03/09/2022 07:51 AM
Jackson Schroeder exploded for a single, double and triple and drove in two runs in the Ducks shutout win over Thorndale in the Cameron tournament last Saturday, March 5.
Ducks earn three wins in Cameron tourney
03/09/2022 07:48 AM
This art piece is called “Love” and was done by Ukrainian artist Alexander Milov at the Burning Man festival in Nevada in 2015. Courtesy photo
Why don’t we have peace?
“If you want to bring peace to the whole world, go home and love your family.” — Mother Teresa When I was a little girl, I asked my mother why we cannot have world peace. She explained it’s because I was not even able to keep peace between me and my brother. 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
Filling in Black History
Filling in Black History
The Taylor Press had an opportunity for anyone to color in images of figures in local or national black history during February. People could bring in their finished works into the Taylor Press office and have them displayed on the lobby wall. A new coloring opportunity can be found on page 8B. 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND GETS SWEEPS
TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND GETS SWEEPS
Taylor Middle School’s band, led by head band director Brianna Perry, traveled to Bastrop this past week for the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading evaluation. The wind ensemble and symphonic bands both earned superior ratings on their performances. The ensemble band won sweepstakes as well. Facebook / Taylor ISD 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
TIGERS REIGN SUPERIOR AT UIL CONTEST
TIGERS REIGN SUPERIOR AT UIL CONTEST
Beth Butler leads the Thrall High School Tiger Band at the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading evaluation on Wednesday, March 2. The band, which includes assistant director Bana Estes, brought home the sweepstakes trophy and all superior ratings. Many of the musicians participated in other activities on the same day, such as reading to elementary kids for Read Across America, golf, regional powerlifting, tennis and track. Facebook / Thrall Independent School District 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE HELPS WITH CLOTHES
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE HELPS WITH CLOTHES
On Saturday, Feb. 26, the Assistance League of Georgetown funded a shopping trip for 100 Taylor students. Each student could select $100 worth of clothing from the Georgetown Walmart. The Assistance League project is called Operation School Bell. Pictured in the photo are back, Shane Wagner, Granger ISD; Mary Beth Wagner, Granger ISD; John Matthews, and Taylor ISD Family Support; and front, Sandra Leonte and Linda Ledbetter of the Georgetown Assistance League. Courtesy photo 03/05/2022 10:19 AM
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