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A historic event occurred on the campus of St. Mary’s Catholic School earlier this month.

GEORGETOWN—Dr. Taylor Ratcliff with Baylor Scott & White Healthcare has been named the new medical director for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Potential warning signs for breast cancer Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there are more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020.

The Texas Department of Transportation and Williamson County are set to break ground on an $82 million road-widening project at FM 3349 at US 79, near the site of the new Samsung Austin Semiconductor fabrication facility.

So far, no cases of fentanyl use have been reported at Taylor Independent School District campuses, but administrators are taking proactive steps to address a potential threat by storing an antioverdose drug and training staff to use it. “It is clear that fentanyl as a drug is spreading throughout Central Texas,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil.

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THRALL — As society adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts across the state are still struggling to catch up from disruptions caused by illness, online learning and other factors. But at Thrall Independent School District, students never really missed a beat.

Last year, Marissa Eddleman got the chance to attend the Austin City Limits festival for the first time ever with her dad. Little did she know, only one year later, she would be the one up on stage performing at ACL.

Each year, the Taylor Press prints a special section that honors local veterans. This year, the Nov.

An evening of food, fun and fellowship is planned for later this month. First Baptist Church of Taylor, 2500 Mallard Lane, will host a Fall Fest Family Night Oct.

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St.

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KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society is delighted to announce the return of the Christmas Homes Tour after a four-year absence. The homes tour will be held Saturday Dec. 3 and Sunday Dec. 4. This year’s event will showcase four of Taylor’s most historic homes and one church. The homes on the tour are the Calla Lily Inn, Pecan Manor Bed and Breakfast, Taylor Mansion and West Mansion. The tour will also include St. James Episcopal Church.