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Dear Editor, I feel compelled to write especially now as Ukraine was attacked so ruthlessly (last week) and that a madman is in charge of such a huge country where he can drop bombs on innocent people. Concurrently, here in the United States there is a madman who appears to rule over many and by that, I mean people who believe that our voting system has failed and are in denial that Joseph Biden is our true and elected president.

Flu season is underway, and health officials are urging Texans to get their vaccinations as soon as possible, since it takes about two weeks for the shot to take effect. “Because influenza can be a very serious disease, we recommend that all individuals aged 6 months and older get their flu vaccine every year,” said Dr. Jennifer Shuford, interim commissioner for the Texas Department of State Health Services. “The flu vaccines for the 2022-23 flu season have undergone substantial changes since last season, which will allow them to better protect against the flu viruses that are currently circulating,” she said.

It’s been more than two years since I received my last paycheck from a newspaper company. In that time, I’ve had the opportunity to advocate for local newspapers that remain relevant to their communities. That advocacy keeps running into tiresome arguments that are as yellow as old faded newsprint. No matter what facts you use to extinguish them, they find a way to flare up later. During National Newspaper Week, consider the following collection of statements that numb the mind, along with a suggestion: When you encounter them, just turn the page, click to the next story, or call timeout to replenish the beverage. Don’t waste your time arguing.

A lot will be happening the last weekend of the month, and people will need help getting place to place. Area leaders teamed up with Capital Area Rural Transportation System to address the situation.

City leaders have given the green light for a new mural of the fastest man in the world to go up on Main Street. At the Oct.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

OCT. 2 Noise Complaint-Unable to Locate-1100 block of W Second St 911 Call-No Report-500 block of Gano St Motorist Assist-No Report-FM 973/SW Carlos G Parker Blvd Noise Complaint-Subject Advised and Complied-1000 block of Talbot St Shots Fired-No Report-2200 block of W Second St Accident Minor-No Report-HEB 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Noise Complaint-No Report-Main Street Commons 3700 N Main St Animal Welfare-No Offense-700 block of W Eleventh St Welfare Concern-No Report-2700 block of N Main St Civil Matter-No Report-Luxury Inn 2003 W Second St Citizen Contact-No Report-Sandy Ln Reckless / Erratic Driver-No Report-1100 block of N Main St Criminal Mischief-No Report-1200 block of Sycamore St 911 Call-No Report-1200 block of W Seventh St City Ordinance Violation-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St Suspicious Person-No Offense-2300 block of W Lake Dr Criminal Trespass-Criminal Trespass Warning Issued-76 Gas Station 1702 N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-Unable to Locate-E Walnut St/FM 619 Noise Complaint-No Report-1100 block of W Second St Unwanted Person-No Report-500 block of Lizzie St 911 Call-Officer Advised-300 block of Vernon St Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-400 block of W Second St Welfare Concern-No Report-300 block of Victoria St Juvenile Curfew Violation-Report Taken-Bill Pickett Trail/ Yellowstone Dr OCT.

“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.

BY ISABELLA TEBEAU “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” — Coretta Scott King This week, I want to give a big shoutout to Rick Early. Rick is a person who believes in community.

Thirteen Taylor High School students have been recognized by the College Board for outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and/or AP Exams throughout their high school career. Those students are Brennan Zupfer, Elaine Cervenka, Jaden Rush, Kaitlyn Baum, Miguel Ruiz, Rebecca Courtney, Rose Simons, Soryna McIntire, Yahir Cancel, Zane Talavera and Jett VanBrocklin. Not pictured are Luke Thompson and Bethany Robles.

St. Mary’s Catholic School had some special guests earlier this week.

THRALL – The Thrall Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 16 new members Wednesday, Oct. 6. Returning members also participated and officers spoke on the importance of character, scholarship, leadership and service. Korie Dutschmann is the chapter sponsor.

The Taylor Fire Department Honor Guard Academy was held Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Williamson County Expo Center.

At the August meeting of the Taylor Area Businesswomen, the organization heard more about local senior citizens. The meeting opened with a prayer from Brenda Cox followed by minutes and the treasurer’s report.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Oct. 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press.