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Graham D. Luhn American Legion Post 39 meets for their monthly meeting June 7. The Legion met to plan ahead of the post’s 4th of July Parade and Celebration. American Legion members and veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Legion Hall, 1310 Sycamore St. in Murphy Park in Taylor. Facebook / American Legion, Graham D Luhn Post 39

Older residents have local opportunities for fun and to meet with each other every month. The Tripp Center Games such as Bingo can be enjoyed every month at the Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St.

“There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” — Leonard Cohen Tonight, I walked in from the store with my arms full and a brand new candle in my bag.

This weekend, the U.S. remembers when new citizens were born of a new country, and two Taylor Independent School District student were recently recognized as remarkable modern citizens.

One of Taylor’s famed barbecue restaurants will be represented next Sunday at of the Texas Restaurant Association’s featured annual events. Wayne Mueller, Louie Mueller Barebecue owner and pitmaster, will be one of the featured chefs at the TRA Lone Star Bash July 10 in Dallas.

Maria Guadalupe Yannis, 78, of Austin, formerly of Taylor, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, early Friday morning, June 24, 2022. Guadalupe was born Dec. 22, 1943, three days before Christmas, in Taylor to Jovita Flores and Santos Yannis.

Wayne Limmer, 78, departed this life June 26, 2022. A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Daniel Darwin Filla, 83, of Taylor, passed away peacefully at home Friday, June 17, 2022. Dan was born to Leo Ben and Vlasta Vera (Machu) Filla Feb.

Stephanie V. Milder, 66, passed away, Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Dear Editor, I just want to thank the fire department for the way they handled two brush fires on property June 24. One was in the morning and on later in the day.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley.

There will be fireworks in the sky over Williamson County this weekend, but most residents are not allowed to launch the pyrotechnics themselves. Local cities’ and county officials have each issued statements on what restrictions are in place regarding fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches.

Two lifeguards lived up to their namesake and were recently recognized as lifesavers. On June 23, YMCA lifeguards Sydney Branson and Landon Mikulencak were recognized at the Taylor City Council meeting for saving a life in the pool of the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center in Taylor earlier this summer.

Residents can dust up with Taylor’s development codes next Wednesday. Code Rodeo: Code Development Update will be held July 13 at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St.