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Tigers junior Carson Ball holding onto the ball looking for an open teammate.

Bulldogs top Tigers

It was a tough night for the Thrall Tigers (7-7 overall, 1-1 District 27-2A) Tuesday night. The Bartlett Bulldogs (7-6, 1-1) pulled away late to top the Tigers 49-39, evening both teams’ district record at 1-1. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

Tigerettes freshman Nevaeh Irvin shooting a free throw. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigerettes thump Lassies

The Thrall Tigerettes (17-9 overall, 2-1 District 27-2A) got double-digit scoring from four players and thumped the Bartlett Lassies (6-9, 0-4) 69-19 Tuesday night. Kassie Jackson and Kinley Hoffman led the Tigerettes with 14 points each, while CeCe Walker added 13 and Nevaeh Irvin chipped in 12. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

January 8, 1913, Frank Chance becomes NY Yankees manager.. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

Taylor Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins will be interviewed Monday for his second appearance on Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington. Photo by Fernando Castro

Jenkins back in the hot seat

On Monday, Jan. 9, Taylor Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins will be back in the chair for Taylor Talk. The monthly podcast is hosted by the Taylor Press and features city of Taylor staff members in a casual conversation about their roles with the city. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

New year, new you

New year, new you

Your greatest health is your wealt | By Dr. Cindy Steward New year, new you. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

BREAK DOWN

The $482 million bond package breaks down into the following projects: • Construction of Elementary School No. 8, $63 million dollars • Construction of Elementary School No. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

WILLIAMSON COUNTY OFFICIALS SWORN IN

WILLIAMSON COUNTY OFFICIALS SWORN IN

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 4, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

Firefighters extinguish a house fire Dec. 19 at the corner of Fisher and Kimbro Streets. Photo by Jason Hennington

Investigation launched in fire

An extensive fire that occurred at 901 Fisher St. just before Christmas may have been deliberately set, officials said. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

(From left) Eddie Chavez, Shannon Chavez, Vytis Vardys, Mayor Brandt Rydell and John Chisholm take a moment to pose together Dec. 16 at Taylor Bike Co. Photo courtesy of Brandt Rydell

Taylor Bike Co. may have only been open for less than a month, but already the store is attracting the notice of at least one high-profile resident. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

Alderete

Shooting suspect spotlit

Williamson County is assisting the Taylor Police Department in locating a local woman suspected of murder. This week, Esmeralda Renee Alderete, 19, who has been named in an arrest warrant in connection with the Dec. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

Filing period coming up

Filing period coming up

Residents interested in running for the Taylor City Council in the May 6 general election take note: The filing period to apply is coming up. From Jan. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

Old Taylor High will host a pop-up vintage market today in the halls of the historic building and out on the lawn. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Old school cool at Old Taylor High School

When Quoc Duy Pham first came to Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St., he recognized a vintage gem. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM

Taylor Police Department arrest report

Taylor Police Department arrest report

01/06/2023 05:48 PM

Freshman Nevaeh Irvin (left), freshman Brynn Leschber and sophomore Kassie Jackson posing with their awards after the tournament. Courtesy Photo

Tigerettes finish 2nd in Troup Tournament

The Thrall Tigerettes finished in second place at the Troup Tournament of the holiday break, and they even earned some individual awards. The Tigerettes started the tournament with a 37-22 win over the Brook Hill Guard (Bullard), following that up with a 48-41 win over the tournament host Troup Tigers, but unfortunately, they lost to the Mexia Black Cats to end the tournament. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM

Ducks senior Ladon Velasquez looking for a steal on defense. Photo by Evan Hale

Ducks enjoying two game win streak

The Taylor Ducks have found their rhythm again, picking up two big wins over the holiday break. The Ducks defeated the Travis Rebels (Austin) 72-55 on Wednesday, Dec. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM