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Downtown Taylor is set to host the third of a relatively new annual festival. Taylor Pride, an LGBTQ advocacy organization for the Taylor area, is holding it second in-person pride celebration Saturday, June 25, from 2 to 10 p.m.

“Shall I tell you the secret of the ‘gay agenda?’ … It is to be loved and accepted as is, just like anyone else, without having to change or be changed.” — Susan Cottrell The month of June is dedicated to being the annual Pride Month in the U.S.. Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for the pursuit of equality and freedom.

Graduation season includes another area resident earning a college diploma. Susan Garry, of Taylor, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from the Ann S.

A recent graduate reflects on her time at Taylor High School and looks forward to her next steps in New York City at an Ivy League school, Colombia University. Samantha McIntyre graduated with numerous honors and a roar of cheering as she walked the stage May 27.

June 12, 1922, Browns pitcher Hub Pruett strikes out future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth three consecutive times as St. Louis beats New York Yankees, 7-1 at Sportsman’s Park, St.

Taylor Basketball in the Park June 9,14,16,21,23,28,30 July 12,14,19,21,26,28 7-9 p.m. Robinson Park Thrall Strength & Conditioning June 13-July 28 Volleyball Camp July 25-27 Football Camp July 25-28 Cross Country Camp Jun 21 & 28 July 12 & 19 Granger Football Camp July 25-27 Volleyball Camp July 25-27 For full stories on all events visit www.taylorpress.net/ sports.

MLB Texas June 12 @ Chi Sox June 13-15 @ Houston June 16-19 @ Detroit June 21-22 Philadelphia Houston June 12 Miami June 13-15 Texas June 17-19 Chi Sox June 21-22 NY Mets AL West Standings Houston ................................36-21 LAA .......................................28-31 Texas .................................... 26-30 Seattle ..................................26-31 Oakland ...............................

SLUGGING THE SUMMER This past weekend, June 3-5, the six and under Taylor Area Softball & Baseball through Pony players played in a double elimination tournament that provided players with the opportunity to have post season play. The tournament consisted of the Thorndale Bulldogs, Taylor Ducks, Taylor Bulldozers, Taylor Legends and the Taylor Brewers.

It has been two years since the Shining Stars graced the basketball court at the annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. This year they return to the court ready to compete.

Just after lunch on Wednesday, June 8, Hutto ISD named Coach Will Compton as the replacement for Coach Brad LaPlante as the Hippos next head football coach and boys athletic coordinator. Coach Compton comes to Hutto from Hays CISD’s Johnson High School in Buda.

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St.

Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.