Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 24, e-edition of the Taylor Press. Read the e-edition for the full stories and more. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. taylorpress.net.
Granger ISD teacher accused of inappropriate behavior GRANGER — One teacher at Granger Independent School District was placed on leave after the district received reports regarding alleged inappropriate behavior in the
classroom. Granger ISD said upon learning of the allegations, the district immediately contacted Child Protective Services and promptly placed the employee on administrative leave.
After an investigation by CPS and the District, the allegations were not initially substantiated and the teacher was then returned to the classroom, a district press release said.
As of Thursday, April 18, CPS has reopened the investigation. The teacher was placed on leave immediately pending the outcome of this additional investigation.
Granger ISD has not released the name of the teacher placed on leave nor information about the nature of the reports or how long the investigation should take.
Luminaries on the Square recognizes cancer impact The New Century Club, in collaboration with Immanuel Lutheran Church, hosted its third annual Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 19, at Heritage Square in Taylor.
The ceremony recognized all aspects of cancer treatment, including the perspective of a caregiver.
Luminaries on the Square was a fundraiser hosted by the New Century Club for the American Cancer Society. People purchased luminaria bags to decorate for their loved ones for $5.
During the luminaria ceremony, the bags had lights in them and a march around the park was led by the longest living cancer survivor.
At one point during the night, Tim Crow, who served as the M/C throughout the event, read a tribute passage called “The Empty Table.”
The reading described a small table with an empty chair, white tablecloth, a single rose in a vase, a pink ribbon on the vase, a lemon, salt, an inverted glass and a candle. Each object symbolizes an aspect of the hardships cancer patients struggle with.
Pamela Smith looks at luminaria bags during the victory walk portion of the third annual Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 19.
