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Runners take off into the chilly Saturday morning wind at the 2022 Taylor Garden Club Run for the Roses 5K/10K. Photo by Matt Hooks

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 19, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

TOP: Moppy Miller (left) accepts the Taylor Area Businesswomen (TAB) Woman of the Year award from TAB president Charlotte Albert.

MISSION ACCEPTED

“We have a lot to do to get ready, but we’re up for that mission,” Tia Stone, president of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce said to more than 300 people at last week’s chamber banquet. The annual banquet recognizes community members and businesses who were active and went above and beyond in their service. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

Woman of the Year Moppy Miller (left) takes a moment to talk to a former Taylor High School student, Commander Joseph Branson at the chamber awards banquet. Photo by Jason Hennington

Overachiever: Moppy Miller makes history

On Tuesday, Jan. 18, Martha Miller made history as the first person to be named the Outstanding Woman of the Year and the Citizen of the Year in the same year. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

Three incumbents file for election

Three incumbents file for election

Three local incumbents have recently filed for the upcoming elections. Gerald Anderson and Robert Garcia with the city and Marco Ortiz at Taylor ISD recently filed. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

At the Aug. 16 board meeting, Superintendent Devn Padavil (center) discusses Taylor ISD’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021-22 school year. YouTube / Jaime Sellers

Taylor schools tackle staff shortage

The wheels on the bus still go round and round at Taylor ISD, but today your school bus driver may be the director of transportation, and your teacher might be Superintendent Devin Padavil himself. Keeping Taylor ISD classrooms open in the face of teacher and staff shortages takes an all-hands-on-deck approach with everybody pitching in, according to Padavil. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

Granger ISD pauses, resumes Monday

Granger ISD pauses, resumes Monday

An east Williamson County school district closed Thursday and Friday, Jan. 20-21, and neighboring districts monitored a winter weather event heading for the area. 01/22/2022 07:16 AM

Runners take off into the chilly Saturday morning wind at the 2022 Taylor Garden Club Run for the Roses 5K/10K. Photos by Matt Hooks

Run for the Roses braves cold morning

This past Saturday, Jan. 15 runners braved the early morning chill at Murphy Park for the 2022 edition of the Taylor Garden Club Run for the Roses 5K/10K. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

An old car hunter’s dream adventure

An old car hunter’s dream adventure

“Adventure is in the eye of the beholder.” — Annie Andre, travel and lifestyle blogger. “Welcome to the city of Pikeville,” the travel booklet beckoned to me last week. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

Learn Lawn & Garden 101

Learn Lawn & Garden 101

Are you new to Central Texas or interested in learning more about how to take care of your yard? Make plans to join a seven-week Lawn & Garden 101 class presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. During the course, participants will learn about practical steps for selecting plants that grow well in Williamson County, conserving water in your landscape and caring for your lawn and trees. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

GriefShare program offered

GriefShare program offered

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program held at Northview Christian Church. The nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

A scene “Rondo and Bob” is shot at Farm to Market Bistro in downtown Taylor. Courtesy photo

Documentary to screen at Howard

On Saturday, Jan. 22, “Rondo and Bob” will premiere at the Howard Theatre in downtown Taylor. Admission is free, although people are asked to bring a food donation that will go to Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry & Community Ministries in Taylor. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

Students at the Bee School can suit up and watch while a hive of live bees is opened and inspected.Courtesy photo

Central Texas Beekeepers School accepting students

The 12th Annual Central Texas Beekeepers School is Saturday, March 26, at Brenham High School in Brenham. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees. 01/19/2022 09:27 AM

ROTARY WELCOMES GARDEN CLUB

ROTARY WELCOMES GARDEN CLUB

The Rotary Club of Taylor welcomed Denise Solbach as the speaker at the club’s Jan. 13 meeting. Solbach talked about the Taylor Garden Club and the Run for the Roses this past weekend. The Rotary meets weekly on Thursdays at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. in Taylor. Courtesy photo 01/19/2022 09:27 AM