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Ernest Elroy Rohlack Jr.

Ernest Elroy Rohlack Jr.

Ernest Elroy Rohlack Jr, 89, was born Jan. 5, 1934, and was called to Heaven Thursday, March 16, 2023 surrounded by his family. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Gary Lee LaShelle

Gary Lee LaShelle

Gary Lee LaShelle 80, born April 27, 1942, in Savanna, Illinois, raised in Fulton, Illinois. Gary passed away unexpectedly Thursday March 16, 2023, comfortably in his home. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

After 10 years I . . .

After 10 years I . . .

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Where I’m From

Where I’m From

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. I’m from disappearing scissors From dropped socks and Dawn Dish Soap I’m from the hay bales in the distance (Round, scratchy, best for getting away and laying on them.) I’m from Pompa’s Poplar Tree the mountain laurel both of their roots coming from another place from each of my parents’ old homes I’m from hearing aids and forgetting of phones from Lynnette and Randy I’m from the sensitive and the there-for-each-other from, “Shhh, not that loud!” and “We’re right here.” I’m from I am saved through him Who was slain on the cross and the lessons we learn from the people he still teaches through. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Bill would require fentanyl education

Bill would require fentanyl education

The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Hutto’s Asian World Night Market brings more than egg rolls

Hutto’s Asian World Night Market brings more than egg rolls

HUTTO — Billed as the largest showcase in Texas of Asianinspired food vendors, arts and crafts and live entertainment, Asian World Night Market makes its debut March 31 – April 1 at Brushy Creek Amphitheater in Adam Orgain Park, 1001 County Road 137. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Spiritual donuts

Spiritual donuts

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Offensive war leads to Lady Hippos win

Offensive war leads to Lady Hippos win

HUTTO – A come from behind win in a highscoring game moved the Hutto Lady Hippos up in the district stands. The Lady Hippos picked up their second district win of the season on home field Tuesday night after defeating the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Lions’ senior pitcher Nate Tucker delivering a pitch during a game against Milano. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Lions move to 4-1 in district play

GRANGER – The Granger Lions got their second win in a row Wednesday, March 22, defeating the Milano Eagles for their fourth district win of the season. The Lions would come away with a gritty 5-3 to improve their district record, and move themselves into third place. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Carson Ball moving around to help his team make a defensive play as the ball is put in play. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Hornets edge Tigers in extra innings

HOLLAND – Jose Arzola’s RBI single in the bottom of the eighth lifted the Holland Hornets (12-4 overall, 4-0 District 27-2A) to a 3-2 win over the Thrall Tigers (10-5, 2-2) Wednesday night. “It was a well-played game by both teams,” said Thrall Coach Aaron Vanecek. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Tigerettes freshman pitcher Miley Pokorny delivering a strike to the batter. Photo by Cristina Jarosek

Big second inning lifts Granger past Thrall

GRANGER – Montana Moore and Alex Harwell each drove in a pair of runs, and the Granger Lady Lions erupted for six runs in the second inning, then held on for a 7-5 win over the Thrall Tigerettes. Thrall was first to get on the board with a run in the top of the first. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

HUNTSVILLE – Two former Taylor Duck track stars made a name for themselves in the classroom on the next level. Kemarius Miller (left) and Christian Rohlack made the Dean’s List at Sam Houston University in Huntsville. Courtesy photo

FORMER DUCK TRACKSTERS MAKE DEAN’S LIST

FORMER DUCK TRACKSTERS MAKE DEAN’S LIST. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Pastor Emeritus John Sumner’s paintings in silent auction at St. Peter’s Church. Proceeds will go toward a new playground. Photo by Susan Garry

CCO hosts state of the city

COUPLAND CIVIC ORGANIZATION (CCO) The Coupland Civic Organization met Feb. 27 in the St. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

T.H. Johnson Elementary School will be an early-education campus, housing only pre-kindergarten through kindergarten students. Courtesy Photo by Ryan Newsom

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Mar. 22, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM

Landowners in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction attend an information meeting last fall about the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan, which they say unfairly limits their property’s values. Photo by Nicole Lessin

House bill limiting MUDs on city’s fringes stalls

Pushback seems to be taking the steam out of a proposed state House bill giving Taylor additional power to squash some municipal utility districts in the extraterritorial jurisdiction around the Samsung Austin Semiconductor facility. 03/25/2023 01:39 AM