Recently, we have dealt with an ice storm, which caused damage all over the city. In addition to neighbors helping neighbors recover, we have had other moments of kindness.
Harriet Carlene (Pearson) Kubala, 79, of Granger, passed away peacefully Feb. 12, 2023.
Oscar Raesz, Jr, 92, of Taylor, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.
Bertha “MeeMaw” Gardina Rozacky Sefcak, 103, passed away Feb. 13, 2023.
An ESD is a tax-supported entity created by a public vote to provide fire protection and emergency medical services in a designated area. Most volunteer fire departments, however, raise revenue through charitable donations and activities such as Bingo, and do not have a full-time paid staff.
ELECTION DAY: Saturday, May 6, 2023 EARLY VOTING: Monday, April 24, 2023 to Tuesday, May 2, 2023 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 6, 2023 LAST DAY TO APPLY TO VOTE BY MAIL: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
“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. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Kelly McRae NOT the Taylor Press.
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HUTTO – A herd of hippos thundered through city hall Wednesday as Hutto celebrated World Hippo Day. Hundreds of people attended the event, many in hippo-themed clothing or costume. A 15-foottall inflatable hippo named Happy greeted visitors and was the star of the selfies, while volunteers from the city, the chamber of commerce, the police department and the school district passed out hippo-shaped cookies, bags of candies and popcorn, and hippo themed activities.
COUPLAND—Voters on the east side of Taylor’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction will soon be deciding at the ballot box whether they want to stick with the Avery Pickett Volunteer Fire Department, the city’s volunteer group, or become a part of the county’s service area.
Hannah and Peyton Wamble are one of the many sets of siblings to play on the same team together at Taylor High School. The sisters have a bond that they described as being more than best friends, and it something they try to prove to each other every day.
HUTTO – A Hutto teen charged with murder in a fatal Hutto shooting that left another person injured remained behind bars Tuesday night. Stephfon Autry, 18, is in the Williamson County Jail in lieu of posting a $500,000 bond, according to investigators.
This past Friday was the filing deadline for candidates for May election, and there will be a few contested races in our area. Taylor Four candidates will vie for the At-large seat on the Taylor City Council.
Last fall, after multiple attempts in the playoffs, the Taylor Youth Ducks, a team of 10–12-year-olds, were crowned champions in the Tri-County Youth Football League Super Bowl Nov. 5.
