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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.

Thrall citizens have a chance Wednesday to discuss an upcoming bond election that might affect them. A community-wide meeting on bond propositions in the May election will be Feb.

The Taylor Press and the Taylor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee are teaming up to celebrate Black History Month with a conversation and a contest. Black History Month is observed every February in the United States and recognizes, celebrates, and honors the achievements and significance of African Americans in our culture and history.

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.

FEB. 6 Disturbance-No Report-Taylor Village Inn 1907 N Main St Citizen Contact-No Report-Taylor Village Inn 1907 N Main St Road / Traffic Hazard-Officer Advised-Chandler Rd Bill Pickett Trail Suspicious Person-No Report-Hwy 95 Donuts 108 W Lake D City Ordinance Violation-No Report-1700 block of N Main St City Ordinance Violation-Citation-Dollar General 116 W Lake Dr Criminal Trespass-Arrested-Walgreens 1610 N Main St Lost / Found Property-Report Taken-Fairway Apartments 210 W Lake Dr Accident Hit and Run-Report Taken-30 block of E Eighth St Accident Hit and Run-Report Taken-2300 block of W Lake Dr Juvenile Complaint-No Report-1900 block of W Third St Welfare Concern-No Report-5800 block of FM 619 Criminal Trespass-No Report-Dominos 3210 N Main St Civil Matter-No Report-1000 block of Burkett St Disturbance-No Report-W Fourth St/ Vance St Assist Citizen-No Report-Debus Cir Unwanted Person-No Report-Walmart 3701 N Main St FEB.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Feb. 16, e-edition of the Taylor Press.

Thrall ISD Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members recently competed at the Region 5 Leadership Convention in Corpus Christi. The group placed high enough to advance to state competition in April.

Sam Houston State University has announced their latest dean’s list. The students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at SHSU in Huntsville are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.

Sharron Dickerson (center) of Assistance League of Georgetown meets with Taylor ISD Family Support Services to announce the sponsorship of 100 Taylor students in prekindergarten through eighth grades for a $100 shopping trip to buy new clothes. From left are Darlene Ramirez, John Matthews, Dickerson, Jennifer Patschke and Arabella Valladares. Courtesy photo

The Taylor ISD school board recognized four Taylor High School students for their selection for the College Board National Recognition Program. These students earned this award because of their academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 or advanced placement exams. Honorees, from left, are Lindsay O’Dell, Maya Zoeckler, Jett VanBrocklin and Trey Boles. Photo by Tim Crow

Taylor High School has named Skyler Pyles as their January student of the month. She always comes to class with a positive attitude and always gets right to work. She has pushed herself in ceramics class to try new pieces and doesn't build what is just comfortable and easy. She also puts a great deal of effort into her AP World History class, and she is always kind and polite.

Valentines Day was a day of love at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett. For a community outreach project, Granger ISD seventh graders traveled to the facility to spend time and give love to the residents. Facebook / Granger ISD

Harriet Tubman was born in 1822 and was an American abolitionist and humanitarian. She is known for her work as a scout and spy for the United States Army during the Civil War. She escaped slavery and made several missions using the Underground Railroad to rescue enslaved people along with family and friends.

Local elections are set for May 7, and we now know who will vie for seats on the city council and the school board. Currently, there is one contested race on the city council and one on the Taylor ISD board of trustees.