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At St. Mary’s Catholic School, students are encouraged to live with virtue in all that they do. St. Mary’s has announced the November Virtue of the Month winners for the virtue of Gratitude. The recipients are Cason Schultz, kindergarten; Bosco Barta, first grade; Kase Izard, second grade;...

ST. MARY’S STUDENTS SHOW GRATITUDE

. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

St. Mary’s fifth and sixth graders pose with the fire fighters after loading their truck with donated toys.

Passing tradition continues

This year, St. Mary’s Catholic School continued its tradition of helping the Taylor Fire Department collect toys for their Red Santa toy drive. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

Thrall ISD Bond Package B Bid Proposals

Thrall ISD Bond Package B Bid Proposals

Compe__ve sealed proposals for Bond 2022 Package ‘B’ are being accepted by Thrall Independent School District. Proposers may obtain an electronic copy of contract documents by contac_ng Reliance Architecture, 12 Chisholm Trail Road, Suite 200, Round Rock, Texas 78681. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

It’s cold: Time to plant your radishes

It’s cold: Time to plant your radishes

December is a quiet time in our Central Texas backyard gardens. Most plants and trees are slowly going dormant for the winter. Due to the reduction in daylight, fall and winter planted crops grow more slowly, but it’s still a great time of year for leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, kale, collards and mustard greens. If you are looking for a little more variety out in your vegetable beds, it’s a super time of the year for planting radishes. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

(From Left) Ursurla Williams, Michelle Anderson, Dannie Royal. Back row, Mayor Brandt Rydell, Nekoya Anderson, Nancy Hill, Leroy Anderson and Mike Kaspar listen as District 1 Councilman Gerald Anderson addresses the crowd Dec. 10. Photos by Nicole Lessin

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Dec. 14, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

LOCAL STUDENTS AWARDED AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

LOCAL STUDENTS AWARDED AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

The Williamson County Livestock Show was held FIND THE DATES at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. Several students from the area received awards for their show animals including 19 students in the top 50. Kaden Dickens (Thrall 4H), Preslie Juranek (Thrall FFA), Whitney Drummond (Thrall 4H), Lyla Morris (Thrall FFA), Hunter Voigt (Taylor 4H), Madeline R. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

Taylor ISD OKs Samsung tax breaks

Taylor ISD OKs Samsung tax breaks

Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s $17 billion investment in Taylor could be nine-fold higher in the coming decades than what it is today. At a special called Taylor Independent School District board meeting Dec. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

Contractors put the finishing touches on a new Starbucks location at 3116 N. Main Street, the first in Taylor. Photo by Nicole Lessin

It’s beginning to look a lot like Starbucks

It’s a week before Christmas, and all up Main Street, people are awaiting lattes and cake pops to eat. On Monday, the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce is hosting an invitation-only ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the coffee retailer Starbucks, which will soon open across the street from the Taylor Independent School District Administrative offices and Main Street Intermediate School. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

Autopsy: Suspicious death a homicide

Autopsy: Suspicious death a homicide

The death of a 26-year-old man found sprawled in a yard earlier this week has been ruled a homicide, according to investigators. Enrique Lopez Estrada suffered a single wound from a .22-caliber bullet, and while no arrest was reported at press time, a person of interest has been developed, police said. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

As they seek lodging for the night, Mary and Joseph are told there is no room. Photos by Nicole Lessin

Christmas comes alive

Last weekend, Immanuel Lutheran Church came alive with the sights and sounds surrounding the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. As they have for more than a dozen years, hundreds of area visitors flocked to the church for “The Pilgrimage to Bethlehem: A Live Nativity” to be immersed in a spectacular, free production of the story of the first Christmas, featuring about 140 actors from 20 area churches wearing authentic first-century period costumes, as well as elaborate indoor and outdoor sets. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

Icicles hang off a tree in February 2021, during Winter Storm Uri, in Taylor. Photo by Fernando Castro

City touts preparedness

City and county officials are working to prevent another catastrophe like Winter Storm Uri. At the Dec. 12/17/2022 07:31 AM

Suspicious death ruled a homicide

Autopsy: Suspicious death a homicide

12/16/2022 05:37 PM

Coach Mokry poses for a picture after being named head coach at Concordia Texas University. Photo from Concordia Texas University

Taylor native named CTU head Baseball coach

AUSTIN – A former Taylor Duck continues to fly at the next level of competition. Concordia Texas University has officially announced Clint Mokry as the head baseball coach. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Hutto Lady Hippos’ senior Alizah Fields signed her name on the dotted line officially committing to Trinity Valley Community College to play softball. Fields is a four-year starter for Hutto High School and plays for a select team in the off-season. Fields is also a member of the Hutto Hig...

LADY HIPPO SIGNS TO PLAY COLLEGE SOFTBALL

. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

LOCAL SPORTS

Basketball Girls: Taylor Girls: Dec. 16 Manor New Tech Dec. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM