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Pastor Jeff Ripple speaks in the Dec. 8 council meeting about an agenda item about a new policy for city co-sponsored events. Photo by Jason Hennington
Controversial policy back on council agenda
Will the third time be a charm? At their regular meeting May 25, the Taylor City Council will consider approving a controversial events policy that has been tabled twice in the face of pushback from Christian groups who have charged that the new regulation is aimed to discriminate against their rights. “This policy is needed because we did not have one,” said city spokeswoman Stacey Osborne. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM
(From left) Kelly McRae, Brooke Ashley Eden and Mandy Marie Luke perform at Heritage Square Thursday night. Photo by Nicole Lessin
SUN COMES OUT
The old adage “April showers bring May flowers” proved true last week. The first official concert of the spring series of Music on Main may have been cancelled due to rain in April, but May’s Music on Main event delivered the spring weather and fun to Heritage Square Thursday, May 18. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM
Courtesy of Williamson County
Chamber Talk Part 2
Boles details county’s road projects at Chamber luncheon Until recently, most new road construction was focused on western Williamson County, but these days you’d be hard pressed to find a thoroughfare not being worked on in and around the Taylor/Hutto area, an elected official said. On Monday, May 15, Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles said the county is committed to road development in our area to accommodate the explosive growth associated with Samsung Austin Semiconductor and other factors during this month’s Taylor Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon at the Taylor Mansion Estate & Crystal Ballroom. 05/24/2023 07:31 AM
Board considers teacher stipends during May 11 meeting at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary School.
Teacher longevity rewards approved
05/22/2023 04:29 PM
Taylor resident Bridget Weber won first place in Ready Writing at the Private Schools Interscholastic Association’s state competition at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
Weber aces state
05/20/2023 11:39 AM
Magical Lady Lions softball season ends
Magical Lady Lions softball season ends
DRIPPING SPRINGS – A sensational 2023 season for Granger High School varsity softball came to an end Thursday night as the Lady Lions came up short against the Shiner High School Lady Comanches team in the 2A regional semifinals. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
Taylor High School varsity baseball senior outfielder Conner Barcuch is swarmed by his teammates after hitting a solo home run on May 18 during the Ducks’ 5-0 win over Salado High School in game 1 of the 4A regional quarterfinals held at Georgetown East View High School. Photos by Andrew S...
Pitching propels Ducks over Salado
GEORGETOWN – The Taylor High School varsity baseball team began the 4A regional quarterfinals versus Salado High School Thursday, May 18, with a gritty 5-0 shutout in game 1 of the best-ofthree series held at East View High School. Ducks junior starting pitcher Chris Perez was consistent all game for Taylor as he threw a complete-game shutout on 102 pitches, with a whopping 11 strikeouts, three walks issued and just two hits allowed on the night. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
May 31, 1930, Yankees’ legendary slugger Babe Ruth hits 3 HRs as NY blows 6-0 lead against Philadelphia A’s at Shibe Park; go on to lose 15-7.. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
Taylor senior shortstop Dominick Hartman flexes his muscles after hitting a double vs. Salado in the top of the third inning. See story on this page. Photo by Andrew Salmi
LOCAL SPORTS
Baseball Taylor May 19 Salado Softball Granger May 20 Shiner. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
Tag, you’re it!
Tag, you’re it!
This column represents the opinion of Jason Hennington, and this week serves as a graduation speech to seniors, high school or college. Students, you have reached graduation, but let’s talk about when you were a child. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
It happens all the time
It happens all the time
“There is goodness everywhere and kindness matters.” I usually end my column with these words, but this time I want to start with it because I have experienced so much kindness this week that I want to share with you. “Shoutout to Ashley and Omar at Strickland Brothers for their fast and friendly service. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
Marilyn Sue Slagle Beene
Marilyn Sue Slagle Beene
Marilyn Sue Slagle Beene, of Taylor, was born Nov. 8, 1946, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Jack Oliver Slagle Sr. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
Billy Gene Mucha
Billy Gene Mucha
Billy Mucha , 76, of Taylor passed away Thursday May 11, 2023. Billy Gene Mucha was born Oct. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
Audrey Ann Pelzel
Audrey Ann Pelzel
Audrey Ann Pelzel, 60, of Rockdale, went to be with her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her loving family, Monday, May 15, 2023. Audrey Ann Heselmeyer Pelzel was born April 8, 1963, in Taylor. 05/19/2023 08:44 PM
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