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Hundreds of new laws go into effect

Hundreds of new laws go into effect

A total of 774 new laws went into effect Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 09/09/2023 08:02 AM

Park it ... just not there

Park it ... just not there

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 09/09/2023 08:02 AM

Thank God for friends

Thank God for friends

“It’s pretty hard to feel better when you’re out of medicine and too fatigued to move around. Luckily, my good friend Jennifer Barker Lombard checked in on me and asked if I needed anything. She sent medicine and groceries to my front door and went above and beyond. I’m blessed to have amazing friends like that. Thank you so much.” 09/09/2023 08:02 AM

Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave

Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave

The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman. 09/02/2023 08:48 AM

Pink hair, golden heart

Pink hair, golden heart

We have a couple that are regulars where I work. The gentleman, seeing that my hair color was fading and knowing how often I color my hair, posed the question of what color I was going next. 09/02/2023 08:48 AM

A STORY WORTH TELLING

A STORY WORTH TELLING

“You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” — Franklin P. 08/29/2023 10:17 PM

Coupland Civic Organization President Susan Schmidt visits with Dr. Saul Hinojosa, school superintendent search consultant.

COUPLAND SCHOOL The CCC’s last three columns discussed the loss of Coupland School’s Superintendent Tammy Brinkman, who was loved and admired by the community and many teachers and staff members. She received pressure from the school board and resigned June 27. 08/29/2023 10:17 PM

We don’t meet people by coincidence

We don’t meet people by coincidence

G Co ·in·ci·dence – noun: a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection. — Oxford Language Dictionary “So, what are you gonna do now,” asked Craig as we sat at the tall work table stools just inside The Monitor newspaper office. 08/23/2023 06:11 AM

Too much on both sides

Too much on both sides

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Council compensation Dear editor, Thursday’s Taylor City Council meeting was both disappointing and embarrassing. On the one hand we have the people who came out to speak in opposition to a proposed increase in the council’s compensation (or honorarium). 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

Members of Williamson County EMS thanked and recognized the children of Micheal Gates after they helped save their father’s life. Courtesy photos

Not all heroes wear capes

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve Shoutout to these beautiful children for saving their father’s live. Michael Gates was in his car with his children, when he suddenly became unresponsive due to an allergic reaction to multiple bee stings. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

Like Elijah: Are you the only one left?

Like Elijah: Are you the only one left?

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 08/18/2023 10:30 PM

That was one thing I had never forgotten

That was one thing I had never forgotten

G “I’ll never forget you, you’re a sweet memory. It’s all over now, don’t worry ‘ bout me.” — Song lyrics, Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me, by Marty Robbins Too often these days, I ramble on about old times, family and friends. 08/16/2023 07:55 AM

Goodness everywhere

Goodness everywhere

Here are some submissions from people who have experienced kindness and decided to share it with us. “I had my estranged husband hold my phone while I buckled in our daughter to go to H-EB, and he set it down on the roof of the car and drove off. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM

A ministry for a better future

A ministry for a better future

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Doug Stauffer. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 08/11/2023 08:37 PM