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HUTTO — While economic development advisors tout “you have to spend money to make money,” residents are starting to ask “how much is too much?” when it comes to city incentives and tax abatements.

Residents unhappy about their yards being dug up in the city’s right-of-way for a new fiber optic internet network will have a chance to hear an update on the project to increase broadband capacity throughout the city.

ROUND ROCK – Two local boys will have the honor of taking the baseball field one last time for their respective schools at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 17 when Cohen Tyree of Taylor High School and Nathan Tucker of Granger High School play in the 2023 Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game hosted at Dell Diamond.

The Ducks hosted its annual boys’ basketball summer camp on June 12–15 under varsity basketball head coach Stephen Gibson. The camp was considered a success and Gibson is very eager to bring the camp back next year with even greater numbers.

The Taylor High School girls’ varsity basketball team was in action on Tuesday night as the Lady Ducks had scrimmages against Lago Vista High School and Bastrop High School. Head coach Lawrence Bailey’s squad was able to get in plenty of reps for the starters and bench players in the two games, which featured summer league rules and two 20-minute halves with a running clock.

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

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.

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.

Joe Diaz Jr., 71, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 11, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family. Joe was born in Taylor, to Virginia Gonzales and Joe Diaz Sr.

Elva Ruth Duncan, age 95, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023. Duncan was born Oct.

Billy Howard Headrick left his earthly home for his forever home in Heaven June 6, 2023 at the age of 87. Billy was born May 18, 1936, in Georgetown.

James Edward Stiba, 80, passed away June 8, 2023. He passed peacefully in his home with his family by his side, after a valiant yearlong battle with cancer.

Juneteenth events begin Saturday, June 17 in Taylor and continue on the actual holiday, June 19. The Southside Community Engagement will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration Monday, June 19, at Fannie Robinson Park, 206 S Dolan St.

Deliberately Diverse represents the thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community.