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Autree Kelm steps into a pitch and sends the ball to deep right field for an extra base hit. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigerettes rally past Thorndale

THRALL – Sometimes, one seemingly small mistake, can have big consequences. Tuesday night, the Thorndale Lady Dogs committed just one error, but it proved very costly as the Thrall Tigerettes (12-13-2 overall, 6-6 District 27-2A) scored four runs on that one error and rallied past the Lady Dogs 8-6. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Carson Forrest taking a lead off of third base contemplating stealing home. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Hippos pick up back-to-back wins against Bulldawgs

HUTTO – District wins are very important to teams this late in the season, and the Hutto Hippos just picked up back-to-back wins to help distance themselves in the district standings. The Hippos defeated the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs Monday and Tuesday night to slide comfortably in second place in the district. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Taylor High School’s Regional Tennis Champ, Rylee Michna, and her coach, Kevin Williams, take a break during practice. Photo by Tim Crow

Life on the court

As a young child, Rylee Michna remembers dragging a small tennis racquet around the courts while watching her older brother, Brayden, play in tournaments. Now, this lifelong Duck swings a fullsize racquet as a member of the Taylor High School tennis team, having just claimed the 2023 4A Region 3 Girls Singles Championship. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

SPELLING BEE WINNERS

SPELLING BEE WINNERS

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City cleans up April 29; two locations designated for drop off

City cleans up April 29; two locations designated for drop off

The city of Taylor will hold a Citywide Spring Clean Up Saturday, April 29, to give citizens the opportunity to drop off unwanted items that are otherwise too bulky to dispose of. Collections will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations, 1300 Welch St. and 1424 N. Main St. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

More than 100 students from Texas State Technical College’s campuses arrived in Houston on Thursday, April 13, for the start of the 2023 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference. Photos courtesy of TSTC

TSTC students attend state SkillsUSA conference

HOUSTON – At least 100 students from Texas State Technical College’s campuses converged in Houston Thursday, April 13, for the first day of the 2023 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

County reaffirms AAA bond rating

County reaffirms AAA bond rating

WILCO – Williamson County has once again affirmed its AAA bond rating, the highest rating possible, with both rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor Global. Securing a bond rating is the first step prior to issuing debt. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Williamson County EMS mixes new technology with old-fashioned service

Williamson County EMS mixes new technology with old-fashioned service

WILCO – Nine years ago, Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was searching for a way to reduce 911 calls from residents with non-emergency issues while more effectively addressing their needs. Their modern- day answer looked a little like medicine from the past century --- the house call. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Pesach AKA Passover

Pesach AKA Passover

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. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Samsung accepting applications for philanthropic donations

Samsung accepting applications for philanthropic donations

Area charitable organizations: Samsung Austin Semiconductor might be interested in partnering with you in your mission. From now until Friday, May 5, area nonprofit organizations that provide services directly in Taylor are invited to apply for 2023 donation grants. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Heritage Square was filled with eggs and children of all ages hunting them. Photo by Kendra Maness

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Jonathan Saenz, president of Texas Values, speaks against proposed Ordinance 2023-14 at the April 13 meeting of the Taylor City Council. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Proposed ordinance reignites controversy

The dormant Christmas parade controversy reawakened in council chambers last week. Before an overflow crowd at the April 13 meeting, the City Council heard the first reading of Ordinance 2023-14, regarding a new city event policy for parades and other large gatherings to reflect state and federal law. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Naomi Pasemann Elementary librarian Julie Snyder is congratulated by TEE Foundation Executive Director Anita Volek and NPE Principal Cynthia Proctor as TEE Foundation board members and THS cheerleaders join the celebration. Photos by Tim Crow

The Taylor Educational Enrichment (TEE) Foundation awarded 18 grants to 15 teachers totaling $27,221.99 during their annual Mallard Mania event. The celebratory parade led by the Taylor High School drum line and cheerleaders traveled through the hallways of four campuses to present giant checks to excited recipients and their students. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Candidates speak to the public Tuesday

Candidates speak to the public Tuesday

Residents of Taylor will have an opportunity to hear from the candidates for elective office at a local candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. People have the choice again this year of seeing it in person at the Taylor ISD Events Center at 3101 N. Main St. or watching live on the Taylor Press Facebook Page. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Hutto Mayor suggests lower speed limits

Hutto Mayor suggests lower speed limits

HUTTO – Citing the fact that many residents come from areas with more restrictive speed limits, Mayor Mike Snyder spoke to Texas Department of Transportation representatives about lowering speed limits on State Highway 79. He suggested new residents used to slower speeds may misjudge how fast traffic is coming at them, leading to crashes. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM