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MauRita Lynette Gafford Smith

MauRita Lynette Gafford Smith

MauRita Lynette Gafford Smith “Sissy,” 77, passed away Nov. 15, 2022, at her home in Taylor. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

Jesse King Junior

Jesse King Junior

Jesse King Jr. was born May 17, 1957, in Taylor. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

Carl William Matteck Jr. (C.W.)

Carl William Matteck, Jr. (C.W.)

Carl William Matteck, Jr. (C.W.) was born Dec. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

NOV. 6 Suspicious Circumstances -No Report -NW Carlos G Parker Blvd/Justin Ln Disturbance -No Report -400 block of E Rio Grande St Citizen Contact -No Report -1700 block of Justin Ln Unwanted Person -No Report -Sonic 1700 N Main St Burglary of Vehicle -Unable to Locate -400 block of Edmond St Welfare Concern -Unable to Locate -Us 79/CR 101 911 Call -Officer Advised -500 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Suspicious Circumstances -No Report -N Lynn St/Davis St Animal Complaint Dog at Large -No Report -Bill Pickett Trail/Yosemite Trail Road / Traffic Hazard -No Report -300 block of W Second St Assault -Report Taken -500 block of S Main St Abandoned Vehicle -Red Tagged -3700 block of W Second St Suspicious Person -No Report -Heritage Square 400 N Main St Suspicious Circumstances -No Report -400 block of NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Welfare Concern -No Report -900 block of Vance St Citizen Contact -No Report -Mallard Run Apartments 1000 Mallard Ln Abandoned Vehicle -Red Tagged -Se Carlos G Parker Blvd/E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Warrant Service -Arrested -600 block of Westchester Rd Unwanted Person -No Report -Th Johnson Elementary School 3100 Duck Ln Abandoned Vehicle -No Report -3000 block of Zachary Ln Road / Traffic Hazard -No Report -Us 79/FM 3349 Civil Matter -No Report -100 block of N Dolan Ave Disturbance -No Report -AT&T Store 3605 N Main St Traffic Complaint -Officer Advised -1900 block of N Main St 911 Call -Officer Advised -4300 block of N Main St Accident Minor -Report Taken -Heb 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Suspicious Person -No Report -Carolyn Dr/Pin Tail Ln Lost / Found Property -No Report NOV. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

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. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

Weed patrol: weeds beget weeds! Part two

Weed patrol: weeds beget weeds! Part two

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

Gratitude

“There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.” People who regularly practice gratitude by taking time to notice and reflect on the things they’re thankful for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have stronger immune systems. Living your life with gratitude helps you notice the little things like a stranger holding the door for you, the perfect weather for an outdoor event or the friendly service you have received from your waiter. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

St. Mary’s Kindergarten students Stormy Lynch, James Friesenhahn and Amelia Hammans enjoy the Veteran’s Day ceremony. Courtesy photo

St. Mary’s honors veterans

St. Mary’s Catholic School held a Veteran’s Day ceremony Nov. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

(Clockwise from left) Rotarians Dennis Richter, Cheryl Webster, Kathy Whisenant and George Qualley reading to first grade students at T.H. Johnson Elementary School. Courtesy photo

Bingeing on Books

“We know from research that parents reading to young children has a huge impact on how quickly children learn words and learn to read,” Rotary President Tia Rae Stone said. “Taylor ISD is more than 60% Hispanic, and when we learned that the school needed more Spanishlanguage books so parents can read to their students, we knew we wanted to help.” The club purchased and donated more than 45 books with a value of more than $750 to the THJ library where the children are in pre-kinder, kindergarten and first grade. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

Students in Griselda Villalobos’ Spanish class at Taylor Middle School prepared a Day of the Dead altar in the hallway, including photos of icons and family members who have passed. Photo by Tim Crow

REMEMBERING LOVED ONES

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The Grinch rides in a float in the 2021 Taylor Christmas Parade of Lights. Photo by Fernando Castro

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Nov. 16, e- edition of the Taylor Press. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

TURNOUT DROPS IN RECENT ELECTION Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

Recognizing how newspapers make a difference

Recognizing how newspapers make a difference

National Newspaper Week begins Oct. 2. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Five years ago, the Taylor Christmas Parade is what charmed the heart of this big-city girl and convinced me to put down roots in Taylor. Growing up in inner-city Dallas, I had never before witnessed such familyfriendly, Christian goodwill as I saw parading down Main Street. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM

Egrets walk near the CVS Pharmacy at 1609 N. Main Street after this summer’s July 4th fireworks display. Courtesy photo by Emily Holmes

City considers options with egrets in Murphy Park

What to do with the city’s growing population of egrets in Murphy Park and where to move the July 4th fireworks display next year are on the minds of city leaders. At the Nov. 11/19/2022 08:19 AM