Opinion

I moved here searching for a place to call home. I wanted to leave city life and move to a place where I could get to know my neighbors and participate in community building. The rainbow ducks I saw gave me hope that Taylor was a progressive, safe place for my family (even though we would probably be the only Jewish family in town).

Dear Editor, I would like to address a comic recently published in Taylor Press (Sunday, March 12, 2023). This comic, while in the opinion section, is in such poor taste that I felt that I should write to you.

“Science may never come up with a better office communication system than the coffee break.” — Earl Wilson, American journalist, and author, perhaps best known for his syndicated newspaper column, “It Happened Last Night.” Things change. And like it or not, the only constant in life is change.

BOYS’ Anthony Cotrill , Taylor – Offensive MVP Zach Hicks – Hutto – Defensive MVP Clason Beasley, Thorndale - Glue Guy Conner Cobb – Taylor Treos Richardson – Taylor JJ Washington – Hutto Dylan Richardson, Hutto Brady Burlison – Thrall Dawson Meiske – Thrall Steven Walker – Thrall Nate Tucker – Granger Trae Herrera – Granger Blake Roberts – Thorndale Kaden Kovar – Thorndale Darius Stewart – Manor New Tech Davion Allen – Pflugerville Hendrickson Nathen Lewis – Elgin Robert Conrad – Cedar Creek Kenji Franklin – Cedar Creek Joseph Mokry – Smithville Ramonz Adams - Smithville GIRLS’ Jae Mathis - Offensive MVP Kionayh Rivers - Defensive MVP Aliyana Chavis - Glue Guy Ansley Reed – Taylor Sophia Fisher – Taylor Mattie Wilkie – Granger Sofia Bernal – Granger Navaeh Irvin – Thrall Cynthia Walke – Thrall Kasandra Jackson – Thrall Alysa Baton – Hutto Keslyn Davis – La Grange Camile Gonzalez – La Grange Jaylan Roberson – Elgin Jordyn Brown – Smithville Alexa McDonald – Cedar Creek.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@ granitemediapartners.com. I’m from disappearing scissors From dropped socks and Dawn Dish Soap I’m from the hay bales in the distance (Round, scratchy, best for getting away and laying on them.) I’m from Pompa’s Poplar Tree the mountain laurel both of their roots coming from another place from each of my parents’ old homes I’m from hearing aids and forgetting of phones from Lynnette and Randy I’m from the sensitive and the there-for-each-other from, “Shhh, not that loud!” and “We’re right here.” I’m from I am saved through him Who was slain on the cross and the lessons we learn from the people he still teaches through.

The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley.

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@granitemediapartners. com.

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan This story was submitted anonymously. I was waiting in line to pay at the vet, and the guy in front of me was $25 short.

To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s right to know.

Under legislation prioritized by House Speaker Dade Phelan, every Texas school would have an armed police officer, and aspiring teachers would receive extra support. The Dallas Morning News reported the bill would also provide $15,000 in annual funding for safety measures for each school in the state.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press.

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason. hennington@granitemediapartners.

“It’s got safety tubes, and I’m not scared The brakes are good, and the tires are fair.” - “Hot Rod Lincoln” song lyrics by Charlie Ryan “Looks like about a ‘41 Chevrolet truck,” I responded to my son’s email photo. A onecorner close-up of an old primer-coated project being refurbished with mild hot rod touches by his friend.