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MARSHALL – Taylor High School senior Ansley Reed announced over the weekend that she will be continuing her academic and athletic career at East Texas Baptist University after she committed to play for their women’s basketball program.

Taylor High School varsity volleyball had quite a busy week under first-year head coach Rylee Davis as the Lady Ducks had tryouts Tuesday through Thursday, hosted scrimmages on Friday morning, were introduced to the community at the Duck Day event Saturday morning and concluded that afternoon with more scrimmages.

THRALL – Tiger Stadium was the site of the annual Meet The Tigers event as Tigers and Tigerettes fall activities for Thrall High School were on display for the community. Football, volleyball, cross country, cheer, band and coaches properly introduced themselves as they went down the line with a microphone on Friday evening with the stands packed and plenty of smiling faces from Thrall.

ANDREW SALMI andrew.salmi@granitemedia partners.com The Duck Pond was the site of Taylor High School’s first Duck Day showcase (formerly Meet The Ducks) under athletic director and head football coach Earven Flowers as fall activities were introduced to the public with football, volleyball, cross country, team tennis, cheer, band, color guard and more. Saturday morning was the first day that the Ducks were allowed to have full-contact practice as the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams were all on the field in pads and helmets.

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On July 10, 2023, God called Cherry Lynn (Menzel) Tag home. Cherry was born Feb.

John Matysek, 83, of Austin, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.

Helmer Woodrow William Dahl of Hutto was born April 19, 1924, and went home to be with his Lord Aug. 6, 2023, blessed with 99 years on this earth.

G “The drive-in movie where we’d go, And somehow never watched the show. We will have these moments to remember.” — Song lyrics, American singer and actor, Bing Crosby “Was that a drive-in movie?” I asked out loud.

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

HUTTO – Hutto City Manager James Earp presented a budget based on a no-new-revenue tax rate at the Aug. 3 council meeting. The overall recommended budget for fiscal year 2024 totals $351,016,797 for all city funds, including the capital improvement projects prioritized by City Council.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor, 305 Mallard Lane, earned a “high performing” recognition for their level of care in pneumonia cases by U.S. News & World Report. The publication issues an annual Best Hospitals report ranking the nation’s medical centers.

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program held at Christ Fellowship Church. This non-denominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one.

The Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off Committee will host the Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off Aug. 18-19 in Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Dr.

Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook. com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket.