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The Taylor Lady Ducks have posted a very solid and respectable 3-1 record in district so far this season and with that comes players ranking in the top 10 of statistical categories. The Lady Ducks had seven players in the top 10 as far as points, assists, rebounds, steals and even blocks.

The Taylor Press hosts a free throw contest at halftime of every home district game. Contestants have to make two consecutive free throws, and they can win prizes.

HUTTO – Mayor Mike Snyder led a round of pointed questions regarding the renewal of a facility use agreement between the city and the Hutto Youth Baseball and Softball Association for the 2023 softball season. The contract was discussed during the Dec. 15 city council meeting and covers fees, field usage, concession sales and general rules and regulations.

HUTTO – The goal in basketbal l is to put the bal l in the basket, and Lady Hippo basketbal l player Alyssa Bat ton knows how to do that. In a 56-35 loss to Glenn, Bat ton had 23 points, which put her over the 1,000point mark.

How many people come into Taylor to shop on a given day? What’s going on with drainage projects around the city? Why has the soil made it necessary to redo the Splash Pad at Heritage Square? These were a few of the questions answered by Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins Monday, Jan. 16 on the latest edition of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington.” During his visit, Jenkins, a native of Wichita Falls who has been in city management for 17 years, shared why his title, which is the second in the chain-of-command after the City Manager, has the word “deputy” in it.

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As more people push into the Hutto and Taylor area, the demand for quality-of-life activities and events has grown as well. Enter daiquiristo- go, a concept that combines spirited adult beverages with a family-friendly atmosphere.

One person is dead and two have serious injuries after a two-car accident this weekend. Taylor police are investigating a collision Saturday, Jan.

Controversial limits on development in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction is back on the agenda at the next City Council meeting Jan. 12.

The Hutto Hippos boys’ varsity basketball team started the new year off right with a 77-67 win over the Temple Wildcats. The win brings the Hippos to a 1-1 record in district play this season, and they definitely had to earn it.

It was a tough night for the Thrall Tigers (7-7 overall, 1-1 District 27-2A) Tuesday night. The Bartlett Bulldogs (7-6, 1-1) pulled away late to top the Tigers 49-39, evening both teams’ district record at 1-1.

The Thrall Tigerettes (17-9 overall, 2-1 District 27-2A) got double-digit scoring from four players and thumped the Bartlett Lassies (6-9, 0-4) 69-19 Tuesday night. Kassie Jackson and Kinley Hoffman led the Tigerettes with 14 points each, while CeCe Walker added 13 and Nevaeh Irvin chipped in 12.

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On Monday, Jan. 9, Taylor Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins will be back in the chair for Taylor Talk. The monthly podcast is hosted by the Taylor Press and features city of Taylor staff members in a casual conversation about their roles with the city.