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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Without all of you, the Welfare Workers would not be moving forward gathering memorabilia to be placed in the Blackshear/O.L. Price School case at Taylor High. Again, we thank everyone including the Community of Taylor. Sincerely, The Welfare Workers Club Leslie Hill, President 12/03/2022 08:01 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, On Nov. 29, I sat at the comprehensive plan meeting. 12/03/2022 08:01 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To whom it may concern, This parade fiasco could have been easily avoided if Santa on the PRIDE float would have worn a simple pair of pants. When I lived in Bastrop, and people from a group in the parade were drunk, making inappropriate comments and generally displaying adult bad behavior, they were not allowed to participate the following year. Their bad behavior had consequences. This Taylor Parade thing is exactly the same. Santa wore a thong, not pants. 12/03/2022 08:01 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dearest Taylor Press, Why are we sexualizing the Taylor Parade of Lights? Why does this have to be the rock PRIDE dies on? If you wanted your own parade, have your own parade. I heard, through the TAMA horses' mouths, that PRIDE never asked to be included, and therefore were never excluded from the Taylor Parade of Lights. 12/03/2022 08:01 AM

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders

LEGISLATORS BEGIN FILING BILLS AHEAD OF SESSION Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Nov. 14, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM

There is controversy over the annual Taylor Christmas Parade of Lights. This year there will be two separate parades. One hosted by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, the other by the city of Taylor. Photo by Matt Hooks

Taylor Christmas

The Taylor Christmas Parade of Lights has been a beloved family tradition in Taylor as long as I can remember. I moved here in 1985. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM

ONLINE POLL QUESTION

ONLINE POLL QUESTION

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION Thanksgiving was this past Thursday. What was your favorite part of the holiday? A. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM

Two parades=An parade values opportunity for community conversation and celebration

Two parades=An parade values opportunity for community conversation and celebration

Last week, a Jewish woman in our community emailed the Taylor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee expressing her feelings of discrimination, fear, and frustration about the planned Christmas parade. With antisemitism on the rise across the country, she had reason to be scared. 11/26/2022 12:00 AM

Thankful for where I am today

Thankful for where I am today

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward (1921—1994), American motivational writer. It’s Thanksgiving week by tradition. 11/23/2022 07:12 AM

Weed patrol: weeds beget weeds! Part two

Weed patrol: weeds beget weeds! Part two

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

TURNOUT DROPS IN RECENT ELECTION Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

Recognizing how newspapers make a difference

Recognizing how newspapers make a difference

National Newspaper Week begins Oct. 2. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Five years ago, the Taylor Christmas Parade is what charmed the heart of this big-city girl and convinced me to put down roots in Taylor. Growing up in inner-city Dallas, I had never before witnessed such familyfriendly, Christian goodwill as I saw parading down Main Street. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

Always said if I saw one, I would buy it

Always said if I saw one, I would buy it

remember, All my life, though some have changed. Some forever, not for better. 11/16/2022 11:13 AM

Next step in the process

Next step in the process

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 11/11/2022 10:38 PM