Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, July 13, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.
NEW CHAMPS KNIGHTED AT 3-ON-3
On July 10, the Knightz, consisting of Eric Garza, Sonny Martinez and John Foster, were crowned champions of the ninth annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.
The champions were one of 19 teams in the 18-and-older division. They competed on Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, to win the tournament. They defeated S.F.G. in the championship game. Martinez was named MVP.
“This was a great year for the tournament,” said Jason Hennington, Taylor Press publisher and tournament director.
Three teams competed in the 11-14-year-old division. Yo Ballers, of Cameron, defeated the Dream Team and Davion’s Team en route to the title.
“Although it was only three teams, this was a competitive division,” Hennington said. “I hope they all come back next year.”
This year, the Shining Stars, a local nonprofit for adults with special needs, returned to the court and played a championship game.
The tournament serves as a fundraiser for scholarships for two graduating seniors, and a donation will be made to a local nonprofit organization. The event collected $4,100 this year. In addition, more than $1,500 in prizes were presented in winnings and raffles.
GRANGER LAKE UNDER DROUGHT WATCH
Concerns rise as water lowers at Granger Lake
The Brazos River Authority has informed customers accessing water from Granger Lake that a Stage 1 Drought Watch has been declared. Customers affected by the Stage 1 Drought Watch include customers receiving water from the city of Taylor, Jonah Water Special Utility District, East Williamson County Regional Water Supply System, and Lone Star Regional Water Authority.
“The city will reduce or discontinue flushing of water mains and will reduce or discontinue irrigation of public landscaped lands,” said Taylor municipal staff in a statement. “The city will comply with the voluntary water use restrictions for Stage 1 when Stage 1 is implemented.”
The drought watch is the result of the drier than normal conditions in this portion of the Brazos River basin.
The goal of the Stage 1 Drought Watch is a voluntary reduction of 5% of water use and to raise awareness of the developing drought situation.
For more information, visit http://www.brazos.org.
