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HUTTO – A new king and queen begin their reign. Stone Gist and Genesis Mitchell were named homecoming king and queen at Friday night’s game against Copperas Cove. Mitchell is the captain of the Hutto High School cheerleading program and the Principal’s Student Advisory Committee. Gist is a...

HIPPO KING AND QUEEN

. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

(Left to right) Yearbook Adviser Christina Strnad shows the 2021-2022 Tiger Yearbook Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Superintendent Tommy Hooker and freshman Emma Mendoza at Thrall High School.

THRALL — As society adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts across the state are still struggling to catch up from disruptions caused by illness, online learning and other factors. But at Thrall Independent School District, students never really missed a beat. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

(From left) Marissa Eddleman, Emma Larsen, Emma Adams, Bari Sadsad, Ansh Tripathi, Isa Sigler, Aedyn Gibson, Noah Doklovic, Margaret Irving, Seamus McClintock, Jackson Savoy Oct. 9 at the Austin City Limits Festival. Courtesy photos

Last year, Marissa Eddleman got the chance to attend the Austin City Limits festival for the first time ever with her dad. Little did she know, only one year later, she would be the one up on stage performing at ACL. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Recognize your veteran

Recognize your veteran

Each year, the Taylor Press prints a special section that honors local veterans. This year, the Nov. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Fall Fest Family Night

Fall Fest Family Night

An evening of food, fun and fellowship is planned for later this month. First Baptist Church of Taylor, 2500 Mallard Lane, will host a Fall Fest Family Night Oct. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM

This weekend, see how firefighters live in Taylor. The Taylor Fire Department will host an open house Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 1, at 200 Washburn St. in Taylor. This free event will feature food, education, fire safety and more.

TAYLOR FIRE DEPARMENT OPEN HOUSE

. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM

St. James Episcopal Church will be one of the sites on the Christmas Homes Tour hosted by the Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society. Courtesy photo

Christmas homes tour returns

The Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society is delighted to announce the return of the Christmas Homes Tour after a four-year absence. The homes tour will be held Saturday Dec. 3 and Sunday Dec. 4. This year’s event will showcase four of Taylor’s most historic homes and one church. The homes on the tour are the Calla Lily Inn, Pecan Manor Bed and Breakfast, Taylor Mansion and West Mansion. The tour will also include St. James Episcopal Church. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM

Breast Cancer

Potential warning signs for breast cancer Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there are more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM

Nicole Pina is surprised by members of the Hutto Education Foundation when they presented her with a $5,412 check for Marvelous Math Materials.

Hutto teachers receive $122 in grants

HUTTO – The Hutto Education Foundation helped boost classrooms in Hutto ISD through grants last week. A total of $122,000 was awarded to teachers who will spend the funds on innovative ideas to help educate students. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM

Schools address lessons on violence

Schools address lessons on violence

Dating violence, family violence, child abuse and sex trafficking can be difficult for parents to discuss. Texas Senate Bill 9, which was passed in 2021, allows parents to decide whether their children should learn about those topics in school. Under SB9 all Texas schools are required to cover the controversial subjects, but if a parent does not actively opt-in to the program, their student will not be taught the curriculum. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM

MIDWEEK FUN

. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM

Lions’ senior DJ McClelland runs through a big hole to pick up extra yards. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Stat leaders from around the area

Eight weeks into the season players from around the area have made their mark on the stat sheet in a big way. Looking at three offensive stats, passing, rushing and receiving, and three defensive stats, tackles, sacks and interceptions, there are several players from each of the five teams around the area that are top-10 and even top five in those categories. 10/19/2022 11:09 AM