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The supernatural God: An introduction

The supernatural God: An introduction

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Break the silence organizer and survivor Marcus Reese addresses the attendees of the “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run” Saturday, April 15 at Murphy Park. Courtesy photo

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 19, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Chad Michael Barcak

Chad Michael Barcak

Chad Michael Barcak, 45, of Caldwell, and a lifelong resident of the Rockdale area, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Burleson County. Chad was born Oct. 8, 1977, to Patricia and Willie Barcak in Rockdale. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Margie Ann Schoener Robinson

Margie Ann Schoener Robinson

Margie Ann Schoener Robinson passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Resolute Baptist Hospital in New Braunfels after a brief illness at 81 years old. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Janie Olguin

Janie Olguin, 61, of Georgetown, joined our Heavenly father, Friday, April 14, 2023, at 8:21 a.m. Janie was born April 23, 1961, in Taylor. If you knew Janie, you knew she was a Texas Longhorn football and Dallas Cowboys fan with Tony Romo being her all-time favorite. You could find her driving the streets of Taylor from Bartlett to Rockdale, meeting and making new friends everywhere she went. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Jim Buzan (left) shakes hands with his opponent Lisa Baum after the candidate forum hosted by the Taylor Press and the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce.

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Taylor ISD at-large candidates Jim Buzan (left) and Lisa Baum answered questions during the candidate forum last week. TAYLOR ISD AT-LARGE

Candidates speak to the people

The votes won’t be in until Saturday, May 6, but candidates gave voters reasons to support them last week. The annual candidate forum, hosted by the Taylor Press and the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, was held Tuesday, April 18, at the Taylor Main Street Event Center. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Harris talks with Taylor Press Area Editor Jason Hennington April 10 for the latest edition of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington.” Photo by Grace Horvath

Harris: Main Street more than special events

Jan Harris wants people in the city to know that her job as Taylor’s Main Street manager is more than just special events. “It’s a lot more,” Harris said on the most recent edition of “Taylor Talk with Jason Hennington” April 10. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Council OK’s firm for new Justice Center

Council OK’s firm for new Justice Center

With Samsung Austin Semiconductor on the literal horizon these days, Taylor is poised for dramatic growth. And the municipality is preparing to grow along with it. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Legacy Teacher of the Year, Kelly Windham (far left), is congratulated by students Sergio Ibarra (center left) and Wendy Ibarra Santibanes (center right) and Principal, Erika Elizondo (far right). Photo by Tim Crow

Reminding students the world needs their voice

Kelly Windham is in her fifth year of teaching English, Yearbook, Journalism, Creative Writing and College and Career Readiness at Legacy Early College High School. While most of her sixteen years in education has been in a traditional classroom setting, part of that time has been in non-traditional roles that centered around education such as Peace Corps, Rice University Civic Leadership, and Community-Based Entrepreneurship. 04/22/2023 03:32 PM

Margie Ann Schoener Robinson

Margie Ann Schoener Robinson

Margie Ann Schoener Robinson passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Resolute Baptist Hospital in New Braunfels after a brief illness at 81 years old. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Janie Olguin

Janie Olguin, 61, of Georgetown, joined our Heavenly father, Friday, Apri l 14, 2023, at 8:21 a.m. Janie was born April 23, 1961, in Taylor. Her viewing wi ll be held from noon to 7 p.m., Apri l 20, at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Local music recording artist Kelly McRae sings the National Anthem at the beginning of the Luminaries on the Square event.

Shining a light to honor and remember

The new Century Club hosted its second annual Luminaries on the Square Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square in Taylor. The event was an opportunity to recognize, honor and remember those who have been impacted by cancer. This was also a fundraiser hosted by the New Century Club for the American Cancer Society. People purchased luminaria bags to decorate for their loved ones. During the lminaria ceremony, the bags had lights in them and a march around the park was led by the longest living cancer survivor. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

CARTS offers free rides on Earth Day

CARTS offers free rides on Earth Day

The Capital Area Rural Transportation System will celebrate Earth Day by offering free rides on all CARTS services Friday April 21. CARTS provides transportation for the non-urbanized areas of , Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee and Travis counties. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

WOMEN’S STUDY CLUB MEETS IN FEBRUARY

WOMEN’S STUDY CLUB MEETS IN FEBRUARY

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