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This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley.

Sixteen years ago, Tim Mikeska (THS Class of 1978) donated a large number of Automated External Defibrillators to various schools and organizations to help save lives. Taylor ISD received three of these devices which are used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

Taylor High School saxophone player, Kenny Calvo, has advanced to the 4A All-State Band. To reach the All-State level, he had to compete in a regional competition and then in an area competition. He is one of only five highschool saxophone players state-wide to have been chosen for the All-State honor.

The gathering place of the New Year’s monthly meeting for the Woman’s Study Club was at Sirloin Stockade on Jan. 17.

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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.

JAN. 15 Noise Complaint-Subject Advised and Complied-1700 block of W Seventh St Noise Complaint-Officer Advised -300 block of W Fifth St 911 Call-No Report -200 block of S Doak St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report -Taylor Square Apartments 1005 Cottonbowl Dr Animal Complaint-No Report -1300 block of Davis St Animal Complaint-No Report -1000 block of Burkett St 911 Call-No Report -200 block of Debus Dr Animal Complaint Dog at Large-Animal Impounded-1900 block of W Second St Warrant Service-Arrested -200 block of W Lake Dr 911 Call-No Report -2100 block of Brewers Pl Road /Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-2600 block of W Second St Burglary of Building-Report Taken-Taylor Compress 217 S Main St Civil Matter-No Report -1600 block of Old Granger Rd Evading on Foot-Report Taken-Dairy Queen 1809 N Main St 911 Call-No Report -Prince Food Mart 1101 N Main St Citizen Contact-No Report -Windmill Mini Storage 204 Commercial Dr Road /Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-600 block of W Second St Assist Citizen-No Report -1000 block of Cecelia St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report -Pai Automotive and Inspections 922 W Second St Welfare Concern-Unable to Locate-W Fourth St/Howard St Citizen Contact-No Report -Verizon Wireless 1903 N Main St Animal Welfare-No Report -Meadow Ln/Meadow Ridge Dr 911 Call-No Report -200 block of Oscar St Road /Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-1700 block of Old Thorndale Rd 911 Call-No Report -1700 block of W Seventh St Reckless /Erratic Driver-Unable to Locate-500 block of SW Carlos G Parker Blvd Assault By Contact-Report Taken-100 block of Travis St Disturbance-No Report -100 block of Travis St Accident Minor-No Report -2900 block of S Main St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report -Walmart 3701 N Main St JAN.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 25, e-edition of the Taylor Press.

Coupland Civic Organization (CCO) This month’s Coupland Civic Organization meeting will be Monday, Jan. 30, in the Fellowship Hall of St. Peter’s Church. Mayor Jack Piper will speak about the state of the city. CCO President Susan Schmidt will discuss the 2022 CCO activities and the upcoming 2023 events.

Second Grade Clare Rodriguez-99.4 Kenzie Kuhl-99.4 Third Grade Clyde Steglich-99.3 Fourth Grade: Sara Kuhl-98.6 Fifth Grade Derrick Aleman-99 Seventh Grade Sofia Salazar-98 Eighth Grade Dulcie Krogmann-98.667 Ninth Grade Leah Altman-98.719 Tenth Grade Kolbe Barta-96.75 11th Grade: Anthony Navarro-Salazar-91.75 12th Grade: Ryan Altman-91 Samuel Salazar-98.

Fourth Grade Addy Bixby, Archie Steglich, Brynley Huber, Joshua Martinka and Sara Kuhl. Fifth Grade Blake Yezak, David Heyl, Derrick Aleman and Gunner Streit.

Lydia Melcher, Addison Brandon, Fernanda Giron, Scarlett Dahlberg, Ella Sheffy, Diego Reyes and Kensi Newland. Seventh Grade Caroline Decker, Joseph Barta, Julia Heyl, Kiera Hengst, Lamin Tarawalli jr, and Xochitl Hopkinson.

Recognizing and celebrating African-American entrepreneurs and community leaders will be a focus of the Dickey Museum’s 2023 Black History Month fundraiser. Starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb.

State and county leaders are sharing their road plans to keep up with the explosive growth caused by Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors. At the Jan.