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Lady Ducks 4x200 M Relay team Azalie Balusek, Zakaya Frederick, Kaleigh Woods, Emma Whitsel taking a picture after winning the district championship. Courtesy Photo

Speedy Ducks grab district titles

The Taylor Ducks boys and girls track team competed at the District 22-4A Track Meet at Taylor High School and they walked away with a couple of district championship wins. The Ducks also had multiple athletes qualify for the area meet, putting them one step closer to the state championship. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

The Iron Disaster

The Iron Disaster

YOUR GREATEST WEALTH IS YOUR HEALTH | by Dr. Cindy Steward Paid Advertisement. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Nick Treuter focusing in on the ball before recording a base hit and scoring a run. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Ducks trample Buffaloes in extra innings

GIDDINGS – Sound defense and timely offense helped the Taylor Ducks fly past the Giddings Buffaloes for their 19th win of the season. The Ducks overcame the big obstacle of giving up six runs in the fourth inning to take home a 10-7 win on the road. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

The Rams taking a team picture after a round of golf. Freshmen Kolbe Barta (left) and David Pena, junior Brady Altman, Coach Rick Cobia, Principal Heidi Altman, Coach Traci Zimmerhanzel, freshmen Sydney Zimmerhanzel, Mercy Barta and Leah Altman. Courtesy Photo

St. Mary’s hits the green at state

AZLE – The St. Mary’s Rams High School golf team traveled to Azle, this past Tuesday to compete in the Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship at the Cross Timbers Golf Course. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

House OKs $302 billion budget

House OKs $302 billion budget

The Texas House approved a $302 billion budget last week that included an amendment prohibiting the use of state money on private school tuition — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to establish a school voucher system. The Austin American-Statesman reported that more than 20 Republicans joined nearly all House Democrats to pass the amendment, while 11 lawmakers voted present. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Part 1 — Knowing one’s limits

Part 1 — Knowing one’s limits

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@ granitemediapartners. com. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Choose happy

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” —Wayne Dyer Negativity is contagious. We have seen this over and over again. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Taylor Press announces a rate increase effective May 1, 2023

Taylor Press announces a rate increase effective May 1, 2023

To our readers and advertisers, Inflation is at a 40-year high. Gas prices are on a roller coaster. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, I’ve always valued the Viewpoints or Opinions section of newspapers for the stimulation to make me think. I’ve thought a lot about the cartoon in the paper on Sunday. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Esther Yolanda Alcocer

Esther Yolanda Alcocer

Esther Yolanda Alcocer, of Taylor, passed away April 9, 2023. She was born on May 11, 1936. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Darrell Glenn Pfluger

Darrell Glenn Pfluger

Darrell Glenn Pfluger, 77, passed away April 4, 2023. He was born June 4, 1945, in Pflugerville. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

BREAK THE SILENCE THIS SATURDAY

BREAK THE SILENCE THIS SATURDAY

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

6th Annual Children’s Business Fair ESTEAM Saturday, April 22 — Support the next generation of business owners at ESTEAM’s 6th Annual Children’s Business Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Lions’ senior first baseman Tripp Wilkie catching the ball to secure an out at first base. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Hall leads Lions past Tigers

GRANGER – Thomas Hall’s walk-off single to left in the bottom of the seventh inning gave the Granger Lions (10-9 overall, 7-4 District 27-2A) a 4-3 win over the Thrall Tigers (14-7, 6-5) Tuesday night. The win also gave the Lions sole possession of fourth place in the race for the playoffs. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM