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The Junior Woman’s Study Club gathered at the Thrall Country Diner for their April 13, luncheon meeting with 26 members present. Hostesses for the event included Martha Griffith, Betty Inman, Ginny McAlister, Liz 0’Dell and Darlene Rydell. Before the meal, Griffith gave a reading and the blessing.

On Thursday, May 4, Oasis Church in Taylor hosted the National Day of Prayer in Heritage Square. Led by youth from local churches, they joined the nation in calling on a higher power to watch over the country.

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There are stories of people spending their entire lives looking for treasure. However, according to friends, former students and the Taylor Independent School District, retired educator Lessie Givens has spent her life being a “Taylor treasure.” “God is blessing me every minute of the day,” Givens said.

During Winter Storm Mara, Taylor was one of the hardest hit communities in Texas, with approximately 8,600 customers without power during the storm’s peak, which took place from Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, 2023, and caused downed tree limbs, power lines and utility poles, as well as more than $5.3 million direct cleanup costs for the city.

A much beloved sports icon from Taylor’s early days is being honored today. At the April 27th meeting of the Taylor City Council, city leaders read a proclamation designating May 6, 2023, as “Pet Brown Day” to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the untimely shooting death of Elmer “Pet” Brown, a world champion wrestler from Taylor, born in 1888.

Amber Nunnery is in her fourth year of teaching English in Taylor ISD, sixth year in education. She was inspired to become a teacher by her high school theater teacher, and the way that teacher had of empowering students through storytelling and pushing them to use skills they didn’t know they had. This, along with learning the value of words, effectiveness of stories and importance of critical thought inspired Nunnery to teach English.

On Thursday, Taylor will join the nation in calling on a higher power to watch over the country. Oasis Church is hosting the city’s celebration of the National Day of Prayer at 7 p.m. May 4 in Heritage Square.

The community is invited to engage and celebrate good times this weekend through the many events lined up for Saturday, May 6. At noon, the Living Hope Church is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Concert with Mexican food at 212 E.

Soap Making Class Thursday, May 4 — At 9:30 a.m., Cha Warner Tucker will lead a Soap Making class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487.

HUTTO – The Granger Lady Lions’ late push sends them past the Johnson City Eagles during their playoff game Thursday, April 27. The Lady Lions scored three runs in the sixth inning to put the game just out of reach for the Eagles to win their first playoff game of the season.

The Taylor Lady Ducks started off their playoff run with a bang against the Furr Brahmans (Houston) Friday, April 28. The Lady Ducks defeated the Brahmans 12-0 and showed that they are here to play.

Charles Ray Roepke, 82, of Taylor, passed away April 28, 2023. Charles was born Nov.