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Catherine Rochez congratulates sons Arjae Rochez, 12, and Ruben Rochez, 10, Oct. 8 after the race at Bull Branch Park. Photo by Nicole Lessin

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Oct. 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

Norma Jean (Case) Bearden

Norma Jean (Case) Bearden

Norma Jean (Case) Bearden, age 88, of Round Rock, joined the Lord and cherished loved ones Oct. 3, 2022, in the early morning. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

Steve Guajardo

Steve Guajardo went to live with the Lord Oct. 6, 2022. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

One dead after collision

One dead after collision

A motorcyclist killed in a collision involving a sportutility vehicle became Taylor’s fourth traffic fatality of the year. The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office is working to determine if charges will be filed after officers reported the SUV driver left the scene of the accident. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

Various styles of vehicles will be on display at the upcoming Main Street Car Show Oct. 29. File photos

Something for everyone at the Main Street Car Show

Get your motor running for a day of Model A Fords, Ferraris, hot rods, muscle cars and so much more. The ninth annual Taylor Main Street Car Show, the largest of its kind in Central Texas, will take place from 10 a.m. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

Makenna (left) and Mackenzie share a hug before volleyball practice at Taylor High School. Photo by Evan Hale

Sisters who spike together, stay together

There is a saying, “behind every little sister there’s a big sister standing behind her holding a bat saying, ‘you want to say that again?’” and it perfectly describes Mackenzie and Makenna Watson’s relationship. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

ROYAL PRIDE OF LIONS

ROYAL PRIDE OF LIONS

Reynaldo Valverde and Mattie Wilkie celebrate after being crowned king and queen at Granger Independent School District’s homecoming game Oct. 14. The homecoming duke is Jose Valverde, and homecoming duchess is Sofia Bernal. The Granger Lions went on to win the homecoming game over the Bremond Tigers, 31-28. See page 9 for more on the football game. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

Several crosses and angel statues decorate a grave at the Taylor Cemetery. Most memorial items are prohibited under a municipal ordinance. Photos by Nicole Lessin

Their cross to bear

By all accounts, the Taylor Cemetery has needed some tender loving care for years. A high percentage of the headstones, some of which are more than 100 years old, need leveling at the municipally owned facility. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

THIS DAY IN SPORTS

October 12, 1853, John Morrissey wins boxing title, when Yankee Sullivan leaves ring after 36th round to slug Morrissey’s fans.. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

LOCAL SPORTS

Volleyball Taylor Oct. 18 @ Giddings Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

MLB

Houston Oct. 11-17 Seattle (Divisional Series) AL West Standings x-Houston 106-56 y-Seattle 90-72 e-LA Angels 73-89 e-Texas 68-94 e-Oakland 60-102. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

NFL FOOTBALL

Houston Texans Oct. 23 @ Las Vegas Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

David Watson coaches his fighter Destiny Jones in between rounds of her professional fight Saturday, Oct. 8. Photo by Jason Hennington.

Controlling her own Destiny

All smiles until the bell rings resulted in a “too sweet” victory for Taylor-bred boxer Destiny Jones. On Saturday, Oct. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

Thrall sophomore Sarah Beth Laurence poses with her awards after District 27 Championship meet Monday. Courtesy Photo Thrall ISD

Thrall and Granger cross country dominate district championship

The cross-country teams for Thrall and Granger combined for a total of eight top-10 finishers, six top five finishers and two first place finishers at the District Championship meet Monday. Thrall sophomore Sarah Beth Laurence and Granger senior Cobe Whitney both claimed first place in the varsity girls twomile run and varsity boys 5,000 meter run respectively. Laurence finished her race in 12 minutes and 43 seconds, a good 12 seconds in front of the second- place finisher. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM

St. Mary’s Rams celebrate with senior Andrew Flores after scoring his first touchdown of the season.

Rams still rolling

The St. Mary’s Rams traveled to Buckholts to play a public school and the Buckholts Badgers picking up a dominating 68 - 20 win. 10/12/2022 07:32 AM