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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

JAN. 15 Noise Complaint-Subject Advised and Complied-1700 block of W Seventh St Noise Complaint-Officer Advised -300 block of W Fifth St 911 Call-No Report -200 block of S Doak St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report -Taylor Square Apartments 1005 Cottonbowl Dr Animal Complaint-No Report -1300 block of Davis St Animal Complaint-No Report -1000 block of Burkett St 911 Call-No Report -200 block of Debus Dr Animal Complaint Dog at Large-Animal Impounded-1900 block of W Second St Warrant Service-Arrested -200 block of W Lake Dr 911 Call-No Report -2100 block of Brewers Pl Road /Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-2600 block of W Second St Burglary of Building-Report Taken-Taylor Compress 217 S Main St Civil Matter-No Report -1600 block of Old Granger Rd Evading on Foot-Report Taken-Dairy Queen 1809 N Main St 911 Call-No Report -Prince Food Mart 1101 N Main St Citizen Contact-No Report -Windmill Mini Storage 204 Commercial Dr Road /Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-600 block of W Second St Assist Citizen-No Report -1000 block of Cecelia St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report -Pai Automotive and Inspections 922 W Second St Welfare Concern-Unable to Locate-W Fourth St/Howard St Citizen Contact-No Report -Verizon Wireless 1903 N Main St Animal Welfare-No Report -Meadow Ln/Meadow Ridge Dr 911 Call-No Report -200 block of Oscar St Road /Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-1700 block of Old Thorndale Rd 911 Call-No Report -1700 block of W Seventh St Reckless /Erratic Driver-Unable to Locate-500 block of SW Carlos G Parker Blvd Assault By Contact-Report Taken-100 block of Travis St Disturbance-No Report -100 block of Travis St Accident Minor-No Report -2900 block of S Main St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report -Walmart 3701 N Main St JAN. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Fred Kerley’s mural being painted by local artist Adam Davenport at 1606 Main St. Photo by Nicole Lessin

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 25, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

“The Blue Voyager,” gouache on paper--22” x 30”, Coupland artist Letitia Eldredge’s submission to the Houston Art Car Museum’s “Blue” exhibit. Photo by Laticia Eldredge

Mayor to present state of the city

Coupland Civic Organization (CCO) This month’s Coupland Civic Organization meeting will be Monday, Jan. 30, in the Fellowship Hall of St. Peter’s Church. Mayor Jack Piper will speak about the state of the city. CCO President Susan Schmidt will discuss the 2022 CCO activities and the upcoming 2023 events. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

St. Mary’s Catholic School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the second quarter of the school year. Quarter two Award of Excellence, students with the highest grade point average in their grade for the quarter, are:

St. Mary’s announces honor roll

Second Grade Clare Rodriguez-99.4 Kenzie Kuhl-99.4 Third Grade Clyde Steglich-99.3 Fourth Grade: Sara Kuhl-98.6 Fifth Grade Derrick Aleman-99 Seventh Grade Sofia Salazar-98 Eighth Grade Dulcie Krogmann-98.667 Ninth Grade Leah Altman-98.719 Tenth Grade Kolbe Barta-96.75 11th Grade: Anthony Navarro-Salazar-91.75 12th Grade: Ryan Altman-91 Samuel Salazar-98. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Aby Mendoza-Duque, Arianna Hayes, Cheyenne Wallace, Clare Rodriguez, Farrah Blackwood, Fiona Dahlberg, Kennedy Prinz, Kenzie Kuhl, Lona Rodriguez, Madyson Wentrcek, Marianna Maldonado, Nora Bixby, Rowan Hengst and Sofia Oviedo. Second grade

Fourth Grade Addy Bixby, Archie Steglich, Brynley Huber, Joshua Martinka and Sara Kuhl. Fifth Grade Blake Yezak, David Heyl, Derrick Aleman and Gunner Streit. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Gianna Heyl, Jude Johnson, Kase Izard, and Marian Decker. Second Grade

Lydia Melcher, Addison Brandon, Fernanda Giron, Scarlett Dahlberg, Ella Sheffy, Diego Reyes and Kensi Newland. Seventh Grade Caroline Decker, Joseph Barta, Julia Heyl, Kiera Hengst, Lamin Tarawalli jr, and Xochitl Hopkinson. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

(From left) Nakevia Miller poses with Jennifer Harris during Dickey Day at the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center last fall.

Connecting excellence banquet next week

Recognizing and celebrating African-American entrepreneurs and community leaders will be a focus of the Dickey Museum’s 2023 Black History Month fundraiser. Starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Samsung area projects Courtesy Williamson County

State and county give roads update

State and county leaders are sharing their road plans to keep up with the explosive growth caused by Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors. At the Jan. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Incumbent draws opponent

Incumbent draws opponent

Last week, incumbent At-large Councilman Dwayne Ariola filed his paperwork to run for another term this May. He now has an opponent for the election. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Taylor ISD town hall meeting Tuesday

Taylor ISD town hall meeting Tuesday

Starting next fall, big changes are approved for Taylor Independent School District elementary schools— and officials are seeking parents’ input. At 6 p.m. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Yonair Guzman fights through defenders and takes the ball to the bucket in the A team’s final home game of the season. Photos by Jason Hennington

DUCK domiNATION

jason.hennington@granitemedia partners.com The Taylor Duck seventh grade A team continued their domination moving to 7-0 after a 61-6 win over Burnet Thursday night at the Main Street Intermediate school gym. This was the team’s last home game for the season, and the win coincided with big wins at the next level with the Ducks and Lady Ducks both getting big wins over La Grange. 01/28/2023 07:19 AM

Dr. Devin Padavil

Taylor ISD trustees approve three-year extension, pay bump for superintendent

01/27/2023 12:35 PM

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Pay bump OK’d for deputies and corrections officers

01/25/2023 03:24 PM

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

January 25, 1924 - 1st Winter Olympic Games open in Chamonix, France.. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

LOCAL SPORTS

Basketball Taylor Girls: Jan. 24 La Grange Jan. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM