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During this time of year, baseball fans often think about the MLB and its famous home run derby competition. In Taylor, Texas, the Taylor 6u Ducks decided to hold their own competition to raise funds for their upcoming trip to the Pony World Series in Youngsville, LA.

THRALL – One Tiger will have the honor of playing in the 2023 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in December as Thrall High School varsity football senior tight end Tyler Bonkowski will represent the West squad.

A promising group of 6-year-old Pony League champions from Taylor were honored in council chambers last week. At the Taylor City Council meeting on July 13, as the city designated July as Parks and Recreation Month, Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Bybee recognized the 6U Ducks All-Star team of the Taylor Area Baseball And Softball League, which recently was named 2023 Pony League Regional Champions and are headed to the league’s World Series July 23 in Youngsville, Louisiana.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. Last weekend, we hosted our 10th annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. With the amount of teams, and the money we raised, I would say it was a success.

“ Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault Little things can make such an impact. Shout out to Anthony Sosa for these submissions and for spreading kindness all over town.

Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Ysidro Garza was born May 15, 1964, in Taylor, to parents Domingo B. Garza and Beatriz G.

Mary Lopez Gamez was taken by our Lord and Savior July 2, 2023. Mary, who was a kind, loving, and precious person, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylor.

The First Baptist Church in Taylor will recognize their pastor for 25 years of service with the church. Pastor Anthony Watson came to Taylor in 1998 as the new pastor of First Baptist.

WACO – Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-17) has announced that he is seeking nominations for the 2023 Congressional Veteran Commendation program.

Kiwanis Club • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.

Saturday, July 15 — From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Taylor Frontier Bank of Texas will host and supply the Taylor High School Cheerleaders for a car wash fundraiser, 813 N. Main St. Kona Ice will provide free snow cones until supplies last. For more, contact Vice President Community Banking Kim Sander 512-281-1580 or ksander@ frontierbankoftexas.bank.

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