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Pearline Marie Williams

Pearline Marie Williams

Pearline Marie Williams, 84, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16. She was born Nov. 7, 1937. Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd N.W. in Taylor. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Francisco “Frank” Valdez

Francisco “Frank” Valdez

Francisco “Frank” Valdez, 62, of Taylor, Texas passed away October 15, 2022. He was born October 10, 1960, in Taylor, A memorial service is to be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd N.W., Taylor. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Hippos’ senior Gary Choice follows his blockers, but still braces for tackle from a Copperas Cove defender. Photo by Jason Hennington

Hippos pound Dawgs

The Hutto Hippos won their first district game of the season on homecoming night in dominating fashion. The Hippos defeated the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs 49-31 Friday night at Hutto Memorial Stadium. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Ducks win first district game in four years. They defeated Marble Falls at the Duck Pond Friday night. Ducks’ junior Jackson Meller puts two hands on the football and braces to run through tackles from Marble Falls defenders. Photos by Larry Pelchat

Ducks win first district game in 4 years

The Taylor Ducks have won a district game for the first time since Nov. 9, 2018. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Lady Hippos lose, playoff hopes still alive

Lady Hippos lose, playoff hopes still alive

HUTTO – The Hutto Lady Hippos were defeated by the Copperas Cove Lady Bulldawgs 3-0 Friday night. The Lady Hippos lost 26-24, 25-20 and 26-24 in a five-set match. Communication was a problem for the Hutto Friday night. On several occasions, there were a group of Lady Hippos calling for the ball, which would land right in the middle of them. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

[12:08 AM] Evan Hale Thrall defenders converge and prepare to tackle on Thorndale ball carrier. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Bulldogs roll over Tigers

Thorndale quarterback Coy Stutts ran for four scores and threw a 67-yard scoring strike to Clason Beasley to lead the Bulldogs (7-2 overall, 4-1 District 13-2A) to a 46-14 win over the Thrall Tigers (2-6, 1-3) Friday night in Thrall. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

The Taylor Lady Ducks secured their spot in the playoffs with a 3-1 win in a five-set match over the Caldwell Hornets. The Lady Ducks won three sets by scores of 25-5, 25-20 and 25-17. The Lady Ducks still have one more game left in their regular season Tuesday, Oct.25, against the Smithvi...

Lady Ducks earn playoff birth

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Early voting begins Oct. 24

Early voting begins Oct. 24

Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election begins Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4. Applications for voting by mail must be received by Oct. 28, according to the secretary of state’s office. Texans are eligible to vote by mail if they are 65 or older; sick or disabled; are expected to give birth within three weeks of Election Day; will be absent from the county where they vote during early voting and on Election Day; or are in jail but otherwise eligible. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, City cemeteries in many places—Texas and elsewhere—have created effective and compassionate ways to enforce their versions of a “No Clutter Clause,” as it is so insensitively described in the Taylor City Cemetery’s “Rules for Beautification and Improvement.” From asking families to supplement perpetual- care funds, which every Taylor plot-owner is required to pay into already, by the way, to allowing church and community groups to organize volunteer cemetery clean-ups, cemeteries elsewhere are keeping things tidy without running roughshod over the bereaved. I likely am among many who have glossed over the “fine print” of the Taylor no-clutter clause while making funeral arrangements. When you’re in a state of shock, as we were after the sudden death in February of our dear friend, who would think to ask why neither a cross nor more than one set of flowers could be placed on her grave? 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Needs and wants

Needs and wants

BY JASON HENNINGTON This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Children enjoy climbing and playing on the back of Henry the Hippo during Olde Tyme Days. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Families find time for Hutto Old Tyme Days

HUTTO – An estimated 10,000 people wound their way through vendor- lined streets to shop, eat, and enjoy a day of live music at the 37th Annual Hutto Old Tyme Days Saturday, Oct. 15. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Moppy Miller (left) was named Outstanding Woman of the Year in 2022. She is the first person to be named Woman of the Year and Citizen of the Year at the same time. Photo by Jason Hennington

Woman of the Year nominations open

As the year winds down, it is time for the citizens to choose who was outstanding in 2022. Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 “Outstanding Woman of the Year” sponsored by the Taylor Area Businesswomen. The award is presented at the annual Taylor Chamber of Commerce Banquet. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE

OCT. 9 Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-100 block of W Seventh St 911 Call-No Report-500 block of Gano St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-Robinson Park 206 S Dolan Ave Animal Welfare-No Report-700 block of Edmond St Welfare Concern-No Report-W Fourth St/Wyeth St Animal Welfare-Gone on Arrival-HEB 100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd 911 Call-No Report-100 block of Cotton Rows Ln Burglary of Building-Report Taken-1000 block of Mallard Ln Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-500 block of SW Carlos G Parker Blvd Unwanted Person-No Report-1100 block of Miller St City Ordinance Violation-No Report-E Mustang St/Barker St Accident Minor-No Report-NW Carlos G Parker Blvd/N Main St Threat- Officers Advised-AT&T Store 3605 N Main St Shots Fired-No Report-W Fifth St/N Doak St City Ordinance Violation-No Report-1900 block of N Main St Theft-Report Taken-2000 block of E Fourth St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-Onna St/Break Ave Unwanted Person-No Report-500 block of Booth St Reckless / Erratic Driver-No Report-200 block of N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-500 block of W Second St Accident Minor-Report Taken-W Second St/N Doak St Welfare Concern-No Report-500 block of Sams St OCT. 10/22/2022 09:48 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. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Weed Patrol – Churchy Weeds!

Weed Patrol – Churchy Weeds!

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM