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In 2021 Taylor High school played host to a powerlifting meet. Recently the Ducks hosted another powerlifting meet on Saturday, Jan. 16, in Taylor. Photo by Jason Hennington

Taylor hosts powerlifting invitational

The Taylor Ducks hosted a powerlifting meet at Taylor High School where the Ducks and Thrall Tigers and Tigerettes showed off their strength. The Ducks and Tigers each had 12 competitors in their respective weight classes, while the Tigerettes had nine competitors. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

Ducks junior forward Treos Richardson getting in front of the ball carrier looking for a steal. Photo by Evan Hale

Titans slay Ducks

After a strong start, the Taylor Ducks basketball team fell short Friday night. On Jan. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

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MANOR – The Lady Ducks keep their hot streak alive after a win on the road Friday night

MANOR – The Lady Ducks keep their hot streak alive after a win on the road Friday night. On Friday, Jan. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

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Bulldogs too much for Tigers

THORNDALE – The Thorndale Bulldogs (17-7 overall, 4-2 District 27-2A) secured double-digit scoring from Blake Roberts, Clason Beasley, and Kaden Kovar Friday night, and rolled over the Thrall Tigers (8-10, 2-4), 63-34. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

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Tigerettes thump rival Thorndale

THORNDALE – The Thrall Tigerettes entered Friday night’s match up with long-time rival Thorndale attempting to do something they hadn’t done in almost eight years - defeat the Lady Dogs. Not since Feb. 6, 2015, had the Tigerettes victorious over Thorndale, but that changed Friday with Thrall’s 43-27 win. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is the inspiration for the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual fundraiser Jan. 28.

Hutto Chamber’s Gatsby Gala this weekend

The Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to don their tiara and flapper dress, or button their best doublebreasted suit for their Roaring Twenties Gatsby Gala at the end of this month. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

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Free tax help this weekend

Starting this Saturday, the IRS will be offering their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in the Taylor Public Library Meeting Room, and will continue every Saturday until April 15. Hours will be 11 a.m. to-3 p.m. The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including: 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. For updates, visit https://www.facebook. com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

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Martha Alderete Barrera

Martha Alderete Barrera “Nani” went to her heavenly home Jan. 5, 2023 to be with her husband, Elias Barrera, who preceded her in death in 1977. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

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Stick with what you do best

G “Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.” – Will Rogers (18791935) actor, syndicated newspaper columnist, and social commentator. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

Video series highlights best of Taylor

Video series highlights best of Taylor

City officials are highlighting the best of Taylor in a new video series. The videos, which are available at taylortx. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

City sees more revenue in January

City sees more revenue in January

The Samsung Austin Semiconductor effect is starting to show up big time in Taylor. The city reports that the sales and use-tax revenue in January 2023 was $1,660,588, an increase of $1,238,825 compared to last year. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM