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Taylor medalist and finalist Abby Aplin (left), Krista Randig, Trevor Wuensche, Rylee Michna, Maci Kennick, and Molli Kennick taking a picture together after the tournament. Courtesy Photo
Ducks have strong showing at home

The Taylor Ducks tennis team had the majority of their members compete for a medal at their home tournament. Rylee Michna won the girls single bracket for her 6th tournament win of the season.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
A smartphone without social media
A smartphone without social media

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@granitemediapartners. com.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Kindness, an amazing feeling
Kindness, an amazing feeling

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan This story was submitted anonymously. I was waiting in line to pay at the vet, and the guy in front of me was $25 short.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort
Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort

To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s right to know.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Johnny Carey Muyres
Johnny Carey Muyres

Johnny Carey Muyres, 97, of Taylor, went home to be with the Lord and join his wife, Helen, in eternal rest on March 9, 2023. Johnny was born July 10, 1925, in Bay, Arkansas..

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Mary Carmona
Mary Carmona

Mary Carmona, 80, passed away March 14, 2023. Mary was born Sept.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS

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., Taylor. 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.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library
Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library

Get ready for springtime in the garden! The Friends of the Taylor Public Library will host a free Plant Swap from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.
What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.

Your greatest health is your wealth | By Dr. Cindy Steward We hear this from new patients all the time.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Unity in diversity
Unity in diversity

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

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Fire Chief Daniel Baum addresses city leaders at the March 9 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 15 e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Naomi Pasemann Elementary student, Jayda Leal, deposits her donation to the Pasemann Pennies fund with the assistance of Principal Felicia Gibson. Courtesy photo
A Pasemann tradition continues

Scholarships were very important to Naomi Pasemann. As a counselor, she helped many students apply for scholarships and even started a few herself. She also remembered hearing someone say that every $100 begins with a penny. So, when Pasemann Elementary opened in 1998-99, Mrs. Pasemann came up with the idea of starting the Pasemann Pennies Scholarship fund.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Rodolphe Rochez honors Dr. James L. Dickey with a tribute to his life and career while classmates display a model of Dr. Dickey’s home in Taylor. See an additional photo from the event on page 2 E-edition. Photos by Tim Crow
Dr. Dickey honored at Taylor Middle

The Taylor Middle School Black History Month Club presented a program for the entire school on Feb. 28. The theme of the program was “Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present and Preparing for the Future.” The program included a special tribute to the memory of Dr. James L. Dickey, a local physician, humanitarian and civil rights advocate.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Taylor ISD Ambassadors Robert Garcia, Jo Lindquist and Tim Mikeska observe as ag students Emma Pierce (far right) and Audrey Organ work with their goat, Waylon. Photos by Tim Crow
Taylor ISD ambassadors complete program

The 2022-23 Taylor Independent School District Ambassador class completed the program with a visit to the Taylor ISD Ag Barn and Athletic Complex, followed by a ceremony to award certificates of completion.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Representatives from the new nonprofit, Mama Duck, present a check to representatives from Taylor ISD Child Nutrition to clear all current student lunch debt. From left are child nutrition personnel Holly O’Briant, Angelica Cazalas, Lindsey Gage, and Mama Duck representatives Desiree Grady...
Mama Duck clears school lunch debt

A new local nonprofit known as Mama Duck presented a check for $1,210.22 to Taylor ISD Child Nutrition to pay off all current student lunch debt. When classes resume after spring break, all student lunch accounts will start over with a zero balance.

03/18/2023 07:26 AM
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