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This car tag discussion has me thinking

This car tag discussion has me thinking

“If an expired license plate means another decoration for your living room wall … you might be a redneck.” — Jeff Foxworthy “I’m going to the courthouse to get new tags for the car,” I remember my grandfather saying as he tapped his pipe on the ashtray to empty the remains of Prince Albert tobacco. “You want to go with me.” That was a no-brainer. 07/12/2023 07:43 AM

Some of those killed in action in World Wars I and II

Some of those killed in action in World Wars I and II

Carl Oscar Edward Carlson, born June 18, 1922, was a paratrooper in the 17th Airborne, killed in action March 24, 1945, within weeks of the end of World War II on May 8, 1945. The 17th Airborne Division, “The Golden Talons,” was an airborne infantry division of the United States Army with the motto “Thunder from Heaven.” Operation Plunder had begun in the evening of March 23. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM

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Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM

Taylor made kindness

Taylor made kindness

To the kind lady with braces who helped me at the Walmart gas station, thank you. It’s trying times like these when random acts of kindness truly mean the most. 07/08/2023 07:16 AM

Two ‘dumb stuff’ records are still intact

Two ‘dumb stuff’ records are still intact

“Don’t worry about getting older. You’re still going to do dumb stuff. 07/04/2023 10:22 PM

Shout it out … loud

Shout it out … loud

Here are some shoutouts we received this week about the kindness spreading through our community. “Tonight I had dinner with my friend. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state

Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above 100 degrees over much of the state. So far the grid, which administers 90% of the state’s power load, has been able to keep up with demand. 06/30/2023 10:04 PM

The best part of family reunions

The best part of family reunions

“Family reunions are the place where you remember where you came from.” — Author unknown “You know,” Stan said. “Those two are the reason we’re here.” The ‘here’ he referred to was another gathering of the descendants of Arthur George Johnson and Bernice Conlee Johnson, a family with Kentucky roots dating to the 1700s. 06/27/2023 10:44 PM

Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported. Abbott vetoed three bills by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, who has been Patrick’s point senator on increasing homestead exemptions in order to provide tax cuts. As of Friday afternoon, he had vetoed 31 bills. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM

A trail of kindness

A trail of kindness

It’s the time of the year when you see people go out and enjoy our community parks. Neighbors and familiar faces from the online community stroll or jog the trails. A time when we can enjoy the sun (well before it gets too hot) and improve our health. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM

Law closing police loophole takes effect Sept. 1

Law closing police loophole takes effect Sept. 1

A loophole in the Texas Public Information Act that many law enforcement departments use to withhold records when someone dies in police custody will be closed with a new law taking effect Sept. 1. 06/24/2023 06:34 AM

Maybe this experience will seem funny someday

Maybe this experience will seem funny someday

“The thing about parenting rules is there aren’t any. That’s what makes it so difficult.” — Ewan McGregor, Scottish actor. 06/20/2023 10:35 PM

What it takes to be a dad

What it takes to be a dad

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is not the opinion of the Taylor Press. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM

Central figure in Paxton case charged

Central figure in Paxton case charged

The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM

The extra mile is never crowded

The extra mile is never crowded

Over the past two weeks, we have received a lot of shoutouts for people who walked the extra mile. “I’d like to give a huge shoutout to Robert, a Subway employee working right now serving a long line by himself and keeping a positive attitude.” - Julianne Guzman Flores “Duck Plumbing deserves a shout out. 06/16/2023 10:14 PM