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Assorted gloves, hats and other cold-weather gear is displayed at a Winter Coat Give Away Dec. 17, sponsored by the local restaurant Seed to Soul Food and 10,000 Fearless First Responders. Photo by Nicole Lessin
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

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

12/24/2022 06:51 AM
Firefighters extinguish a house fire Monday afternoon at Fisher and Kimbro streets. Photo by Jason Hennington
No injuries in Fisher Street fire

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.

12/24/2022 06:51 AM
(From left) Dimitri Burt, 10, gathers supplies Dec. 20 with Clavon Barnes, 10, and Davian Meadows, 10 at Taylor CAARTS Station. Photos by Nicole Lessin
’Tis the season

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.

12/24/2022 06:51 AM
Suspect sought in shooting death
Suspect sought in shooting death

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.

12/24/2022 06:51 AM
No injuries in Thrall fire
No injuries in Thrall fire

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.

12/24/2022 06:51 AM
Firefighters and peace officers clear the scene of a fatal accident on U.S. 79 near Limmer Loop in Frame Switch between Taylor and Hutto. Photo by Evan Hale
DPS releases details on U.S. 79 fatal wreck

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.

12/24/2022 06:51 AM
Suspect sought in Taylor man’s shooting death
Suspect sought in Taylor man’s shooting death
12/21/2022 01:55 PM
For more information on TSTC, go to Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus held its Fall 2022 Commencement Friday, Dec. 16, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock. www.tstc.edu. Photo courtesy of TSTC
TSTC hosts fall commencement

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.

12/20/2022 11:16 AM
Sixth grader, Diego Reyes plays percussion during the St. Mary’s Instrument Christmas Concert.
Advent season gets musical

St. Mary’s Catholic School continued celebrating the Advent season musically with an instrument Christmas concert and a choir Christmas concert Tuesday, Dec.

12/20/2022 11:16 AM
Orchestra teacher Franchesca Mejia conducts the concert orchestra class in a selection at the winter concert. Photos courtesy of the Hutto ISD Facebook page
Hippos play into the holidays

HUTTO – Farley Middle School’s Orchestra shared their talents last week, Dec. 14, at their winter concert.

12/20/2022 11:16 AM
Caitlin Admire was part of the Freese & Nichols team on hand to explain the plan to anyone with questions. There were also comment cards residents could fill out. Photo by Edie Zuvanich.
Citizens offer feedback on comprehensive plan

HUTTO – The city’s comprehensive plan, also known as Hutto SOAR 2040, is one step closer to completion after a public comment event held at the Downtown Christmas Fair. The community-input portion of the plan kicked off in spring 2020 and has included various methods for soliciting public comment along the way.

12/20/2022 11:16 AM
Firefighters and police officers clear the scene of a fatal accident on state Highway 79 near Limmer Loop in Frameswitch between Taylor and Hutto. Photo by Evan Hale
Fatal collision at 79 and Limmer Loop

A fatal collision occurred at 8:55 a.m. Friday, Dec.

12/20/2022 11:16 AM
The Rev. Terry Pierce shows a picture of her sister Cynthia who died in an assisted living facility due to hypothermia during Winter Storm Uri. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Cold Christmas Coming

Low temperatures dipping into the teens and 20s during the holidays may evoke a cozy time with family and friends over hot chocolate. But for people exposed to the elements for long periods of time, this cold weather could be deadly, and several community groups are stepping up to help.

12/20/2022 11:16 AM
Arctic air approaches
Arctic air approaches

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, but Taylor and the surrounding area might also feel like a tundra ahead of the holiday. Subfreezing temperatures down to 14 degrees are forecast in Taylor from Thursday night through Friday, Dec.

12/20/2022 11:16 AM
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
THIS DAY IN SPORTS

December 18, 1983, San Diego Clippers ends 29 game road losing streak.

12/17/2022 07:31 AM
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