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Taylor Independent School District had another successful week of summer activities as the second annual Lady Ducks Youth Basketball Camp under girls varsity basketball head coach Lawrence Bailey went from June 5-8. The four-day camp for the younger group of second through fifth graders went in the auxiliary gym first followed by the older group camp of second through ninth graders afterward in the main gym.

Two standout Taylor High School athletes were honored on Tuesday night as boys track and field senior Jarvis Anderson and girls tennis freshman Rylee Michna attended the annual Austin Area High School Sports Awards presented by the Austin American-Statesman.

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Taylor and Hutto will each be back in action next week as the two school districts will host various sports camps for younger athletes. TAYLOR Lady Patos soccer will host two separate camps this upcoming week that will provide individual instruction and team concepts under the Taylor girls soccer program on June 10-11.

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

Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session.

Linda Irene Stalsby, 75, was born June 27, 1947, in Taylor. Linda passed away in her sleep June 6, 2023, at Cedar Pointe Health Wellness Center.

Sarah Elizabeth Larson was born March 6, 1985, in Georgetown. On Sunday morning, May 28, she passed away peacefully at her home in Taylor, following a lengthy illness.

Anton “Tony” L. Kaderka Jr., 73, passed away May 30, 2023, at his home in Granger.

Last month, Tucker’s Law, which requires Texas schools to provide education about fentanyl awareness and prevention for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, passed during the 88th legislative session and is awaiting the signature of Gov. Greg Abbott, thanks in large part to the efforts of Texans Against Fentanyl. TXAF Founder Stefanie Turner said previously she has gotten pushback when trying to speak about her son Tucker’s story at his own school district, but she hopes that the new bill named in his honor will change situations like that. “The fentanyl epidemic is largely impacting our youth,” Turner said. “Bringing in awareness and education to the 5.3 million students in Texas public schools is the safest and most effective way in changing the trajectory of fentanyl use and poisonings.” Turner said parents who have lost children to fentanyl poising coming together through TXAF offers healing as they work to protect other people in the community through raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and other measures. “We always say, I wish I never met you, but I am glad I did,” Turner said. “There is power in community and holding onto that space.”

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 highquality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https:// www.facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket.

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

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 7, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.

Taylor Independent School District held a signing ceremony to congratulate six paraprofessionals on elevating their careers from paraprofessional roles to full-time teaching positions for the 2023-24 school year.

The Taylor community awarded 68 scholarships, totaling over $145,000, to Taylor High School seniors during the 2023 scholarship awards ceremony. While the number of scholarships has increased over the years, several have been in existence for a long time.