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The Thrall Tigers are still in the playoff hunt after a win Friday night. Read all about it on page 6.

The Thrall Tigers are still in the playoff hunt after a win Friday night

. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM

Aaron Rochlen, the founder and board chair of Soccer Assist, presents his organization’s plan to help install a mini pitch for individual and pickup soccer games at Murphy Park. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Soccer mini pitch coming this spring

Youth and adult soccer players will soon have a new venue to practice their footwork skills. At the Jan. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM

THE BURGER CHALLENGE

THE BURGER CHALLENGE

Student chefs in the Taylor High School Culinary Arts classes, also known as The Duck B th ac to la b l p Brigade, put their newly acquired skills the test last week in a burger challenge competition. Twelve students created their own original variations, looking for the perfectly moist and flavorful burger with the perfect accompanying sauce. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM

Hutto schools follow a standardized guideline known as the “I Love You Guys” Standard Response Protocol. Courtesy Photo: Hutto Independent School District

Hutto student faces disciplinary charges

HUTTO – The student whose hoax caused Hutto High School to hold students in class on Tuesday, Jan. 24, while social media buzzed with anxious parents fearing the worst, has been has been identified by the school and is facing disciplinary charges. Since the perpetrator is a student, no other details will be released to the public. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM

Photo by Nicole Lessin

Banquet, mural to honor Kerley Feb. 4

The first weekend of Black History Month will encompass celebrations and honor successful African Americans from Taylor. The day will start with the mural dedication for “the fastest man in the world,” Fred Kerley. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM

Jennifer Patschke, the new assistant superintendent of human resources and federal programs for Taylor Independent School District, poses in her office Jan. 24. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Patschke tapped for assistant superintendent of Taylor ISD

A veteran administrator and former teacher with nearly three decades of history in Taylor Independent School District has been promoted to assistant superintendent. At the Jan. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM

Trash pickup suspended.

Trash pickup suspended

01/31/2023 12:06 PM

Bad weather closes school tomorrow

Bad weather closes school tomorrow

01/30/2023 02:41 PM

An overturned tanker lays along the side of Chandler Road Jan. 26. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Wreck causes fuel spill on Chandler Road

A two-vehicle accident in the 1200 block of Chandler Road closed the road Jan. 26 due to a hazmat situation caused by an overturned tanker. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM

Photo courtesy Williamson County

Pay bump OK’d for deputies and corrections officers

GEORGETOWN— Pay for sheriff’s deputies, constables and corrections officers in Williamson County just got a big boost, and officials hope it will help fill dozens of open positions. At the Jan. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM

VITA tax assistance

VITA tax assistance

Saturday, Jan. 28 - The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will be offered at the Taylor Public Library every Saturday until April 15 from 11 a.m. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM

Miranda Richter sprints down the court and passes to an open teammate. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigerettes cage Lady Lions

GRANGER – The Thrall Tigerettes (21-10 overall, 6-2 District 27-2A) raced out to a 14-3 lead in the first quarter of Tuesday night’s match-up with the Granger Lady Lions (4-15, 3-6), and never looked back as they coasted to a 66-24 win. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM

Dawson Meiske battling for body position against the Granger Lions. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Granger rally falls short against Thrall

GRANGER – Granger’s Nathan Tucker led a furious fourth quarter comeback effort Tuesday night, scoring 14 of the Lions’ 24 points in the period. But, the Thrall Tigers (9-10 overall, 3-4 District 27-2A) were able to put enough points on the board in the quarter to hold on for a 50-44 win over the Lions (4-13, 0-7). 01/30/2023 01:35 PM

Tim Mikeska holds the AED he donated 16 years ago in memory of his mother, Joy Marshall Mikeska. Photo by Tim Crow

Alumnus revisits donation

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. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM

Kenny Calvo, Taylor High School saxophone player, has advanced to the 4A All-State Band. Photo by Tim Crow

THS band student advances to State

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. 01/30/2023 01:35 PM