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The Rev. Father Keith Koehl, Heidi Altman and Cecilia Abbott enjoy the Cultura Vitae event. Courtesy photo

More than 100 voices raised in friendship and celebration marked the 2nd Annual Cultura Vitae dinner at St. Mary’s Catholic School on Friday, Feb.

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Robert Peller sits at the Texas State Technical College table alongside Christian Hernandez (right) and TSTC instructor Steven Coody at the Trades Day Career Fair at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor March 2. BELOW: A reverse view of the station is shown.

Good Trade

Area high school students traded time in the classroom for time to learn about potential future employment last Wednesday. On March 2, the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce held its Trades Day Career Fair at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor.

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Youths leap from bridge after wreck

Four youths suffered injuries — one critically — when they jumped off a bridge after wrecking a car reportedly stolen from Round Rock, Taylor police said. As of Friday, one of the occupants remained in critical condition.

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Stiles Patin lives by the quote “Never leave your dreams on your pillow.” proving that if you work hard enough and pray even bigger, your dreams can come true. Photo Courtesy Tammy Patin

Patin wins reserve grand champion

“I can’t ever imagine being happier, it is a dream come true,” said newly crowned Reserve Grand Champion 16-year-old Stiles Patin, of Thorndale. Patin won the prize at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday, Feb.

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Mayor Brandt Rydell discusses the state of the city during the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce m o n t h l y luncheon at Holiday Inn Express in Taylor Feb. 28. Photos by Fernando Castro

Mayor talks Samsung, more in state address

Growth and development are large factors in Taylor’s future, as indicated by Mayor Brandt Rydell during his State of the City address. “How we develop and grow, I think it’s going to be a case study for a lot of folks,” the mayor added.

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Ashlyn Jarosek had the big bat against the Lady Lions driving in three runs in the Tigerettes district debut win.

Tigerettes top Granger in district opener

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Kennan Nunamaker stands at third base ready to race home against Holland on day one of the Lady Ducks tournament.

Lady Ducks 3-0 to start March

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Cohen Tyree scores crosses home plate to put the Ducks ahead 2-0 early in the game against Copperas Cove.

Walking the Dawgs

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The Taylor Public Library will be hosting tax assistance sessions. Photo by Fernando Castro

CALENDAR

UPCOMING EVENTS HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Wayne Raymond Hewitt

Wayne Raymond Hewitt, of Georgetown, was called home to be with our Lord Feb. 23, 2022.

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Reverend Donald Williams

Reverend Donald Williams went home to be with the Lord Feb. 15, 2022.

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Konnie Wolbrueck

Konnie Wolbrueck, 63, of Granger, went to be with her Lord and Savior Feb. 9, 2022.

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Esther Pearl Schroeder

Esther Pearl Schroeder passed away peacefully Feb. 21, 2022, at the age of 93.

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Taylor in run for ‘Strongest’ town

Taylor could be a certifiable strong town if it wins a contest. On March 1, Taylor’s municipal government announced that it successfully made it to the first round of the organization Strong Town’s National Strongest Town Contest.

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One thing leading to another can be a good thing

“Friendship is like an old guitar. The music may stop now and then, but the melody in the strings will last forever.” — Source unknown, but it sounds like something Tom Lund would say.

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