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LEFT: Taylor High School varsity baseball junior Chris Perez is swarmed by his teammates on Wednesday, May 31 after hitting a two-run home run in Game 1 of the regional finals vs. China Spring High School at Baylor Ballpark in Waco.

DUCKS FLOCK TOGETHER

WACO – Taylor High School varsity baseball had its incredible 2023 season come to a close this week as the Ducks were beaten by China Spring High School in a best-of-three series in the 4A Region 3 Finals at Baylor Ballpark with the Cougars advancing to the state tournament. GAME 1: TAYLOR 3, CHINA SPRING 0 If there was one game to show exactly how valuable Ducks junior pitcher Chris Perez was to this Taylor team all season, this was certainly the prime example as he did it all to guide the Ducks to a 3-0 shoutout win in Game 1 over China Spring on Wednesday night. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

Lesa Cantrell, Hope’s vice president of resource development, pauses during a Zoom call with CEO Richard M. Brown May 31. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Nonprofit expanding support for victims of sexual violence ROUND ROCK — Taylor native Marcus Reese is now an outspoken advocate for fellow survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, but one of the first steps of his healing journey began at a place called Hope. “You see there was a time, way before I made a police report, that I found myself in a mental health crisis,” Reese said as a featured speaker of the “Allies of Hope Awards Dinner” May 20 at Kalahari Resorts in support of Hope Alliance, Williamson County’s only resource center and shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

Internet-based fraud cost Texas victims over $632 million in 2022 and has been rising yearly. Source: FBI

Property fraud alert program launched

WILCO – Property and mortgage fraud are the fastest-growing crimes in the country, according to the FBI, and even residents of smaller towns like Taylor are not immune. Williamson County Clerk’s Office is offering a free Property Fraud Alert program to help Wilco residents protect their homes or businesses. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

Augie Bidwell with his new Little Free Library, courtesy of the Elgin Courier and its sister paper, the Taylor Press. The sign is a work in progress, his family said. Courtesy photo/Elisha Bidwell

Taylor Press news rack becomes lending library

Eight-year-old Augie Bidwell is gracing his neighbors with a new Little Free Library, crafted from a retired Taylor Press newspaper rack. The Taylor Press is a sister paper of the Elgin Courier, both owned by Granite Media Partners Inc. 06/03/2023 04:45 PM

The Taylor High School varsity baseball team celebrates on Thursday, May 25 after the Ducks’ 4-2 victory over Spring Hill High School in Game 1 of the 4A regional semifinals in Midlothian. Photos by Andrew Salmi

Ducks rally for thrilling Game 1 win over Spring Hill

05/31/2023 11:39 AM

Victory is “Too Sweet” for Destiny Jones (right) as she is declared the winner after a fight against Clarice “Reese” Morales.

Destiny “Too Sweet” Jones joins Around the Watercooler

05/31/2023 11:35 AM

Photo by Paolo Chiabrando on Unsplash

Baskerville Play Auditions

Milam Community Theater presents Baskerville, a comedic take of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes classic. Auditions for Baskerville will commence on June 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

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. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Photo by Dana Ward on Unsplash

Cheese Making & Long-term Butter Storage Class

Thursday, June 1 at 9:30 a.m., you have the chance to learn about cheese making and long-term butter storage from Carol Westbrook and Monica Jarrel at the Davilla Community Center, 20803 FM 487, Bartlett. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Event planned to help food pantry

Event planned to help food pantry

HUTTO – The Hutto Resource Center’s Food Pantry resides at the Hutto Lutheran Church. During the first hard freeze around December, the historic church sustained damage they are still trying to recover from. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

The Taylor High School varsity baseball team proudly poses with its gold glove 4A regional semifinals trophy on Saturday, May 27 after defeating Spring Hill High School 2-0 in Midlothian. Photo courtesy of Taylor ISD

Ducks baseball flocks to regional finals

MIDLOTHIAN – A storybook 2023 season will continue to live on as the Taylor High School varsity baseball team shut out Longview Spring Hill High School 2-0 in Game 2 of the 4A regional semifinals at Ronnie Clanton Field to advance to the next round of the playoffs. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

Ducks varsity baseball junior pitcher Chris Perez waits to make his next pitch on May 25 during Game 1 of the regional semifinals against Spring Hill. Photos by Andrew Salmi

China Spring is final obstacle between Taylor baseball and state berth

Taylor High School varsity baseball is just one three-game series victory away from reaching the 4A state tournament. Standing in the Ducks’ way is a familiar foe in China Spring High School. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM

The Taylor Area Baseball and Softball 6U Pittsburgh Pirates happily pose together on Saturday, May 27 following an undefeated season. Courtesy photo

6U Pirates finish season undefeated

The Taylor Area Baseball and Softball 6U Pittsburgh Pirates finished the season undefeated Saturday with a 19-17 win over the 6U Minnesota Twins. The game started off rocky with a triple play in the bottom of the first made by the Twins’ defense. 05/30/2023 10:46 PM