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The St. Mary’s Fall Festival Homecoming celebration will be held Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the church and school grounds in Taylor. Courtesy photos
Autumn tradition

The St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School will host their 88th annual St.

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Food for thought
Food for thought

BY ISABELLA TEBEAU “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brené Brown I had the pleasure to meet with Angelina Shelton. She told me that she left a kind and uplifting voicemail for her mother this morning, and this inspired her to leave a message for herself.

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MUNCH Mentors are preparing for a new year of working with student during lunch at each campus. From left are Chris Van Buren, Adam Sanchez, Melissa Sanchez, Jennifer Patschke, Carol Bachmayer, John Matthews, Darlene Ramirez and Arlinda Hernandez. Photo by Tim Crow
MUNCH recruiting more volunteers

Can you spare 30 minutes at lunch once a week to spend some quality time with Taylor ISD students? The district’s MUNCH at Lunch mentor program is recruiting volunteers. You can leave for lunch and return within the hour. MUNCH, mentors at lunch, is a group program, so there are generally two to three students with one mentor.

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Do I have text neck?
Do I have text neck?

Paid advertisement For more than 20 years I have been seeing patients with neck problems, however within the last 5 to 7 years a new situation has arisen that is being seen in numbers much higher than previously. Today society has caused individuals to become more sedentary and in a continuous or chronic Forward Head Posture (FHP).

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Taylor-Aides representatives visit with Main Street Intermediate Principal Kerri Pierce about volunteer opportunities for the 2022-23 school year. Volunteers are (from left) Stefanie Spells, Shauna Mullins, Rachael Westerman, Pierce and Susan Green. Photo by Tim Crow
Taylor-aides seek school volunteers

Taylor-Aides are looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of projects across Taylor ISD. Whether your interest is reading with students, making copies, cutting out laminating, or assisting with lunch duty or reshelving library books, Taylor-Aides can help you get started. Visit them under the community tab at www.taylorisd. org, or contact them at taylor-aides@taylorisd. org.

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The class of 2023 participated in a Senior Sunrise Service on Wednesday, Aug. 17, to mark their last first day of school. Sponsored by parents and the community, local pastor Brady Collier shared a few words of encouragement and breakfast was served afterwards. Photo by Tim Crow
LAST FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED
SCHOOL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED

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Pre-k students at TH Johnson Elementary went on a schoolwide search for the popular storybook character, Pete the Cat, during the first week of school. The blue kitten left a clue at each location, telling students where to look next. During the search, students met their school librarian,...
PK KIDS FIND PETE THE CAT

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New siding going onto Coupland’s St. Peter’s Church.
Choo Choo Fest set and road work complete

Ribbon cutting ceremony for Coupland road work On Aug. 3, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Muery/ South Broad Road renovation. South Broad was widened, and the two streets were completely rebuilt with drainage work. This project was funded by the 2019 Williamson County Bond Project.

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Summit a ‘big deal’ for Taylor region
Summit a ‘big deal’ for Taylor region

This is an exciting time to serve in the leadership of our community! And the Chamber is pulling in experts from around the state to talk to us -- area business, governmental, education and community leaders -- to help us prepare for growth and build strong, regional partnerships. Presented by Samsung, the Pre-legislative Summit on Sept.

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AWARDS
AWARDS

Customer service award Chamber Ambassadors recognize Valentine Sandoval of the Holiday Inn Express and Suites as the June Customer Service of the Month winner. Sandoval was recognized for her cheerful and helpfulness both at her work and when she volunteers with the Chamber.

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Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff
Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff

The Taylor Brisket is gets sliced at the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff in Taylor Aug. 20.

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ANNIVERSARY NEWS
ANNIVERSARY NEWS

Ronald and Brenda Hennington will celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary Aug. 31.

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The Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil (middle) gives specific details to the board of trustees about the bond.
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday,Aug. 24, e-edition of the Taylor Press.

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Ordinance irks service providers
Ordinance irks service providers

Companies voiced their frustrations to city leaders over possible changes to how they provide service to their customers. At the regular meeting for the Taylor City Council Aug.

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