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AUSTIN – The Taylor Ducks picked up a big win in overtime against the Austin Achieve Polar Bears on the road Tuesday night. On Jan.

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There’s a lot of ugliness in the world. We often feel helpless and don’t think that we can make a difference.

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized.

Stanley “Slick” Steve Sherek was born March 4, 1954, to parents, Rudolph and Louise Sherek in Taylor. He passed away Saturday, Dec.

Pauline G. Hernandez, age 62, of Granger, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at home, with her daughter and brother by her side. Pauline was born Feb. 13, 1960, in Iowa City, Iowa, to the late Phyllis Mae Schwitzer and Orey Elie Schwitzer of Iowa.

Norman Edward Fuessel, 96, of Taylor, joined his beloved Nancy and his Heavenly Father early Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Max Gilbert Thiele, 84 of Giddings, formerly of Thorndale, known as Gilbert to his family, was born Jan. 31, 1938, at home in Paige, to Max Martin and Frieda Sander Thiele. Max passed away the evening of Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 in Giddings.

Bryan E. Smith (Cowboy), 63, of Taylor, passed away Dec.

Low iron has been linked to many health problems, including fatigue, restless leg syndrome, developmental delays, lower I.Q., decreased resistance to infections, ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, psychotic disorders, brain fog, memory loss, hair loss and Tourette’s.

WACO – The Hutto Hippos moved to 4-2 in district play after defeating the Midway Panthers Tuesday night. While on the road, the Hippos defeated the Panthers by a score of 57-48 to help push the Hippos into second place in the district.

Taylor flexed their muscles and showed their strength last week. The Lady Ducks dominated the Taylor Duck invitational powerlifting meet Saturday, Jan.

“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.

City leaders have unanimously approved personnel changes and new equipment in response to two major water emergencies that took place over the holiday break. “We spent a hectic Christmas and the week after Christmas in our Public Works Department,” said the department’s director Jim Gray at the Jan.

Road improvements continue apace near the new Samsung Austin Semiconductor site. On Wednesday, Jan.