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Ernest Olivarez, 66, of Taylor, passed away Feb. 11, 2023.

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

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 8, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.

Students in Taylor ISD will soon enjoy riding five new buses, thanks to a grant awarded by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. “I received an email with information about the Texas Clean School Bus Program,” said Carl Caldwell, TISD Transportation Director.

AUSTIN — As the 88th legislative session kicks into high gear, students from Granger Independent School District got to be in the middle of the action last week. On Wednesday.

Get ready to climb into those emergency vehicles, and maybe, if we are lucky, honk some of their horns. Spring break is almost upon us, March 13-17, and for parents not knowing what to do with their kiddos, the Taylor Public Library has got you covered.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mama Duck, a recently established non-profit organization, has successfully accomplished its initial objective of eliminating student lunch debt for all five campuses within the Taylor Independent School District. Student lunch debt is a widespread concern that can result in students who are unable to afford lunch being stigmatized and cause stress and anxiety for their families. Mama Duck’s aim was to tackle this problem, and within just two days of launching their fundraising campaign, the organization successfully raised the required funds. The campaign’s goal was to collect the total amount owed by families in the Taylor ISD, which was $1,210.22. The Taylor community rallied behind Mama Duck’s fundraising campaign, with individuals, businesses, and organizations stepping up to support the non-profit in reaching its goal.

WILCO – Students in Williamson County have less than two weeks left to submit their entries for an art contest held in conjunction with Williamson County’s 175th Birthday Celebration, presented by the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, Williamson County and the Williamson Museum.

AUSTIN – Thrall High School students placed in the statewide Rodeo Austin Youth Art Show at the Rodeo Austin Fairgrounds. The Youth Art Show enables students to express their creativity and showcase their skills, while earning money towards future goals.

Though Winter Storm Mara hit our area more than a month ago, cleanup costs for the city continue to skyrocket. At the March 9 meeting of the Taylor City Council, Public Works Director Jim Gray said initial estimates he had given of $1 to $1.5 million for emergency debris removal could be six or even seven-fold higher.

Taylor and Hutto Independent School Districts joined 248 other statewide districts requesting the Texas Education Agency reconsider an upcoming “accountability refresh” predicted to negatively impact the A-F grades given to school districts and campuses.

Some roads are getting wider. Traffic signals are being added.