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The Taylor Lady Ducks opened up their district play Tuesday night traveling to take on Austin Achieve. The Lady Ducks will play their first home game of district play on Friday, Dec. 16, against Manor New Tech where fans are encouraged to wear an ugly Christmas sweater to get into the holi...

LADY DUCKS BEGIN DISTRICT PLAY

. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Lady Hippos’ senior and All-State selection Kamryn Haynes waiting for the ball to be served, Photo by Evan Hale

All-State honors

In addition to All-District honors a couple players from around the area found themselves on the All-State volleyball team as some of the top players in the state of Texas. Aailyah Couch and Melania Grissom from Thrall were both selected to be on the All-State team because of their elite play throughout the 2022 season. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Tigerettes sophomore Kassie Jackson sprinting down the court on a fast break. Photo by Dakota Johnson

Tigerettes excited about district

A year ago, the Thrall Tigerettes struggled to a 5-27 record and had difficulty putting points on the board. They opened district play with a win over Holland, then proceeded to drop their last nine district games. Oh, but what a difference a year makes. The Tigerettes enter District 27-2A play on Friday with an 11-7 overall record and are expecting great things in district. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Tigers’ senior Casen Sledge slowing down a rush and looks to make a play. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigers take consolation in Florence

The Thrall Tigers posted a 2-1 record at the Florence tournament over the weekend, which was good enough to capture the consolation bracket. They also improved their season record to 5-6 on the season. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Tigerettes senior Miranda Richter dribbling the ball up the court Photo by Larry Pelchat

Tigerettes have strong showing in Lago Vista

Thrall’s Tigerettes posted a 3-2 record at the Lago Vista tournament, and showed continued improvement as the season moves along. In the opening round, the Tigerettes (11-7) ran into a hot-shooting Marion Lady Bulldogs team. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

The Taylor Ducks boys’ basketball team host the Lorena Leopards Friday afternoon. The game is early Friday at the Duck Pond with tip-off at 3 p.m. The freshman and JV teams are not scheduled to play. Taylor starts district at home Dec. 20 against La Grange. Photo by Jason Hennington

DUCKS PLAY EARLY FRIDAY

. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Chamber President Tia Stone (left) thanks outgoing chair Diana Phillips for her work on the Chamber Board of Directors. Photo by Jason Hennington

Chamber building a strong foundation in the new year

Taylor area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual banquet “Building on a Strong Foundation” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

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The Ghosts of Christmas Past

The Black Sparrow Music Parlor invites the public for a delicious holiday meal paired with chilling tales of peculiars and specters in true Victorian fashion. “The Ghosts of Christmas Past: A Victorian Holiday Event” will be offered at 7 p.m. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Justin Cornell Nickerson

Justin Cornell Nickerson

Justin Cornell Nickerson, 61, passed away Dec. 4, 2022. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Sam Love

Sam Love, of Taylor, passed away peacefully Dec. 2. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Are you in training for some real chili

Are you in training for some real chili

“It’s a cold bowl of chili when love lets you down.” Song lyrics from “Saddle Up the Palomino” by singersongwriter Neil Young Love can let you down in any season, but a hot bowl of Texas chili when cool weather comes back to East Texas in the fall can also fix a plethora of problems. Possibly even a broken heart. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM

Members of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints delivered 24 pallets of non-perishable foods to the Shepherd’s Heart truck. Helping were members (from left) Amanda Lutz, Elis Nevins, Ed McGowan, Amanda Bostick, Mark St. Clair, Carolyn Wilcox, Sheri Poll and Dave Kezell. Standing on the truc...

Saints deliver to Shepherd’s Heart

On Dec. 5, members of the Taylor ward showed up at the Taylor Church building to load roughly 3,500 pounds of food into the Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry truck. Many hands made light work, and within 30 minutes, all the food was loaded and ready to be taken to the warehouse. 12/14/2022 06:12 AM