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When the Black Sparrow Music Parlor’s owner heard New Year’s Eve would be the last night for the Texas Beer Company’s taproom at the corner of Second and Main Streets, she cancelled some big plans—and made some new ones.

TAYLOR WW II HUMBLED BY RECENT FAME Though local World War II veteran Archie Moczygemba has seen his fair share of action over the course of his 98 years, lately things in his life have gone into overdrive. Since last August, Moczygemba, who is also a veteran of the Korean War and a retired employee of the Texas Department of Public Safety, has been featured twice by Austin news station KVUE, made the cover of the Austin American-Statesman, and was featured in the Taylor Press for its Veterans Day issues.

School districts in our area have not reported any controversy over donated “In God We Trust” placards, officials said. In the 87th legislative session, state lawmakers passed Senate Bill 797, requiring school districts to display a donated framed copy of the statement, which is the official motto of the United States.

Some people may like to ring in the new year with the bang of fireworks, but most jurisdictions have city ordinances prohibiting the use of fireworks within or near the city limits. If you are unsure of the ordinances, it is always safer to check with the city or local fire department prior to the purchase or discharge of fireworks. In addition, Williamson County provides a map that shows the areas

When Stevie Widders needed help, she knew she could count on her sister Kaitlyn Billings. Widders and Billings both serve as Animal Control Officers, but in different cities, Billings in Taylor and Widders in Navasota.

YOUR GREATEST WEALTH IS YOUR HEALTH | by Dr. Cindy Steward Alexandra: My mom is 74 and on program to control her blood sugar and she lost a few pounds to boot!! As for myself, I lost over 120 pounds on the program.

Deliberately Diverse represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Dec. 21, e-edition of the Taylor Press.

A fire that ripped through a home Monday afternoon at Fisher and Kimbro streets may have displaced up to seven people, but no one suffered any injuries, firefighters said. The alarm was sounded at 1:40 p.m.

Fresh off their big Super Bowl win, the Taylor Youth Ducks are busy working to brighten the holidays for area senior citizens. On Tuesday, Dec.

Police are seeking a 19-year-old woman charged with murder in the death last week of a man shot in the back after being attacked and left unconscious on the ground. According to Taylor police, Esmeralda Renee Alderete, 19, has been named in an arrest warrant in connection with the Dec.

THRALL — The occupants of a property in the 200 block of U.S. 79 hit by an early morning blaze managed to escape without injury, but the site sustained heavy damages and left them with nothing, the homeowner said.

A report released earlier this week by the state highway patrol sheds more light on a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 79 that claimed the life of a Thorndale woman.

HUTTO – More than 50 graduates from Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus received associate degrees and certificates of completion at TSTC’s Fall 2022 Commencement held Friday, Dec. 16, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock.