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Judy Lyn Muery was called home to glory May 19, 2022. She spent her life as a leader. She was the inspirational matriarch of her family, a teacher for more than three decades, a bible study leader, and an unsung minister to widows throughout the area.

Allen Joseph Darr, age 94, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Allen was born Jan.

Evelyn Helen (Zamorsky) Schwarz, of Thorndale, returned home to her Heavenly Father on May 23, 2022. She passed away peacefully.

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

Rescue. Rest. God has, does, and will save people who are His and renew them. The spring feast of Passover celebrates God’s power to do just that, beginning with rescuing His people from Egypt nearly 3,500 years ago. Unleavened Bread and Pentecost, also in the springtime, remind us to be set apart for God’s purpose: partnership with Him in returning creation to the perfection it once enjoyed before we messed everything up. If we do this, we too will find rescue and rest at the end of this world to which the fall feasts of God look forward.

Although costs toward the City of Taylor Animal Shelter have risen, city leaders expressed excitement Thursday at the prospect of a rejuvenated facility around next year’s horizon. Upgrades for the animal shelter are expected to be finished within seven months of bidding this summer.

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.

Midnight basketball has taken on a new name, Basketball in the Park. However, it has the same activities and excitement as before.

A local church wants the community’s help in helping a special population at Taylor Independent School District. Crossroads Assembly of God is working with Taylor ISD’s John Matthews to purchase several items for the special needs kids at the school “We have bought about $800 worth of items for the kids,” said Shane Allen, Crossroads pastor, “but there are more items to purchase and we are out of funds for the project.

Sarah Jezek (left) and Cecilia Stuchly celebrate their retirement from Coupland ISD as the district honors them with a party that included family and friends for a celebration May 23. Facebook / Coupland ISD

The Davilla community has several events coming up this year. A farmer’s market and garage sale will kick off the summer on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, May 25, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.

In the May 22 edition of the Taylor Press, on page 1, in our story “Head of class ’22,” Taylor High School salutatorian Lindsay O’Dell’s father is incorrectly listed as Dan O’Dell. His name is Donny O’Dell. We apologize for this error and present a corrected recognition of Taylor High School’s salutatorian.

SALUTATORIAN Name: Lindsay O’Dell Parent’s names: Liz and Donny O’Dell Activities: Softball, Volleyball, Silver Cord, Superintendent Advisory Council, class officer, youth leader at First Baptist Church Taylor College: Loyola Marymount University Why: I will play softball for the university. It is a well-rounded school that will challenge me athletically and academically.