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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

DEC. 11 Suspicious Person-No Report-GK Laundry 1021 N Main St Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-Williamson County Expo Center 5350 Bill Pickett Trail Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-1300 block of Kimbro St Citizen Contact-No Report-800 block of W Second St Threat-No Report-2400 block of Grace St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-900 block of W Second St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-Animal Impounded-Taylor Square Apartments 1005 Cottonbowl Dr Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-Pebble Stream Dr Unwanted Person-No Report-Taylor Municipal Airport 303 Airport Rd Disturbance-Unable to Locate-2000 block of N Lynn St Suspicious Circumstances-Officer Advised-100 block of Second Ave Suspicious Vehicle-Red Tagged-200 block of CR 368 Criminal Trespass-No Report-Luxury Inn 2003 W Second St Civil Matter-No Report-400 block of Ferguson St Citizen Contact-Unable to Locate-1300 block of Se Carlos G Parker Blvd Welfare Concern-Unable to Locate-3100 block of W Second St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-600 block of Elliott St Animal Complaint-No Report-700 block of Washburn St 911 Call-Officer Advised-2700 block of N Main St Juvenile Complaint-Gone on Arrival-Art Office Signs 201 W Second St Welfare Concern-Unable to Locate-1300 block of S Main St Theft-Report Taken-Tractor Supply Co 3600 N Main St Juvenile Complaint-No Report-Burnett Place Apartments 405 Sloan St Parking Complaint / Violation-Gone on Arrival-Howard St/W Seventh St Noise Complaint-No Report-W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd/Gano St Theft-Gone on Arrival-Williamson County Expo Center 5350 Bill Pickett Trail Assault-Report Taken-400 block of Sturgis St Abandoned Vehicle-Red Tagged-200 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Road /Traffic Hazard-No Report-100 block of Se Carlos G Parker Blvd Disturbance-Unable to Locate-200 block of Dahlberg Blvd Welfare Concern-No Report-Heb 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd 911 Call-Officer Advised-SPJST Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 1810 Old Granger Rd Citizen Contact-No Report-Sonic 1700 N Main St Suspicious Vehicle-Red Tagged-3200 block of W Second St DEC. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM

St. Peter’s Church horseback carolers sing at Santa’s visit. Prissy Rumel organized bringing the carolers. Photo by Susan Garry

Coupland's visit from Santa and more Christmas events

COUPLAND CIVIC ORGANIZATION Many thanks to Coupland Civic Organization board member Jonathan Jones who decorated the Depot and Caboose. Each year, he adds more lights, increasing the impact of this centerpiece of the Trail of Lights. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM

Don’t throw that old tree into a landfill after the holidays. There are plenty of ways to dispose of it that help the environment, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Courtesy photo

Tips offered on safe Christmas tree disposal

COLLEGE STATION — Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the celebrations are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose of or recycle a Christmas tree. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM

(From left) Megan Klein, Amy Everhart, Shannon Bagent and Ian Davis pose together behind the bar at the Black Sparrow Music Parlor in 2018. Courtesy photo

Music venue pays tribute to Texas Beer Co.

When the Black Sparrow Music Parlor’s owner heard New Year’s Eve would be the last night for the Texas Beer Company’s taproom at the corner of Second and Main Streets, she cancelled some big plans—and made some new ones. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM

World War II veteran Archie Moczygemba with his son Bill at the elder’s home in Taylor. Photos by Nicole Lessin

HONOR AND GLORY

TAYLOR WW II HUMBLED BY RECENT FAME Though local World War II veteran Archie Moczygemba has seen his fair share of action over the course of his 98 years, lately things in his life have gone into overdrive. Since last August, Moczygemba, who is also a veteran of the Korean War and a retired employee of the Texas Department of Public Safety, has been featured twice by Austin news station KVUE, made the cover of the Austin American-Statesman, and was featured in the Taylor Press for its Veterans Day issues. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM

Allison Tangeman speaks at the Oct. 17 regular meeting of the Taylor Independent School District Board of Trustees on behalf of Moms for Liberty. Photo by Nicole Lessin

“In God We Trust” posters a non-issue

School districts in our area have not reported any controversy over donated “In God We Trust” placards, officials said. In the 87th legislative session, state lawmakers passed Senate Bill 797, requiring school districts to display a donated framed copy of the statement, which is the official motto of the United States. 12/28/2022 07:31 AM

Fireworks still prohibited

Fireworks still prohibited

Some people may like to ring in the new year with the bang of fireworks, but most jurisdictions have city ordinances prohibiting the use of fireworks within or near the city limits. If you are unsure of the ordinances, it is always safer to check with the city or local fire department prior to the purchase or discharge of fireworks. In addition, Williamson County provides a map that shows the areas 12/28/2022 07:31 AM

Susan Davis, Taylor lead kennel tech, loads a bag of straw onto a trailer headed to Navasota. Photos by Jason Hennington

Warmth from shelter to shelter

When Stevie Widders needed help, she knew she could count on her sister Kaitlyn Billings. Widders and Billings both serve as Animal Control Officers, but in different cities, Billings in Taylor and Widders in Navasota. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM

Think you are too old to accomplish your healthy weight goals?

Think you are too old to accomplish your healthy weight goals?

YOUR GREATEST WEALTH IS YOUR HEALTH | by Dr. Cindy Steward Alexandra: My mom is 74 and on program to control her blood sugar and she lost a few pounds to boot!! As for myself, I lost over 120 pounds on the program. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM

Christmas is here: What is being celebrated?

Christmas is here: What is being celebrated?

Deliberately Diverse represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM

Assorted gloves, hats and other cold-weather gear is displayed at a Winter Coat Give Away Dec. 17, sponsored by the local restaurant Seed to Soul Food and 10,000 Fearless First Responders. Photo by Nicole Lessin

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Dec. 21, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM

Firefighters extinguish a house fire Monday afternoon at Fisher and Kimbro streets. Photo by Jason Hennington

No injuries in Fisher Street fire

A fire that ripped through a home Monday afternoon at Fisher and Kimbro streets may have displaced up to seven people, but no one suffered any injuries, firefighters said. The alarm was sounded at 1:40 p.m. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM

(From left) Dimitri Burt, 10, gathers supplies Dec. 20 with Clavon Barnes, 10, and Davian Meadows, 10 at Taylor CAARTS Station. Photos by Nicole Lessin

’Tis the season

Fresh off their big Super Bowl win, the Taylor Youth Ducks are busy working to brighten the holidays for area senior citizens. On Tuesday, Dec. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM

Suspect sought in shooting death

Suspect sought in shooting death

Police are seeking a 19-year-old woman charged with murder in the death last week of a man shot in the back after being attacked and left unconscious on the ground. According to Taylor police, Esmeralda Renee Alderete, 19, has been named in an arrest warrant in connection with the Dec. 12/24/2022 06:51 AM