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Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Children, staff and parents enjoy Story Time at the Taylor Public Library last month. The library hosts Story Time typically on Wednesdays and has holiday events lined up during December. For more information, visit http://www.taylortx.gov/25/library, call 512-352-3434 or visit the library at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. Facebook / Taylor Public Library

The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Taylor SPJST Hall, located at 5025 FM 619. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue to 7 p.m. The event will be drive-thru only. Tickets are available for a $10 donation. A limited number of additional tickets will be available at the door. To get tickets, ask any Lion or call 512-413-0256.

Annie Kunze, 91, passed away Jan. 9, 2022.

Betty Lois Kaderka, 86, of Granger, gained her heavenly wings with her family beside her Jan. 4, 2022.

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.

Dear Editor, We have all seen fireflies and the brilliant light these insects can produce. There is marine life which can also generate light and indifferent colors.

In 2010, a Taylor resident took his son to the Howard Theatre, a place he knew quite well. “I use to go to the Howard all the time,” said Joe O’Connell.

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.

JAN. 2 Suspicious Person-No Report-BBVA Compass Bank 1701 N Main St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-500 block of Davis St Unwanted Person-No Report-Debus Cir Road / Traffic Hazard-No Report-300 block of Oscar St Welfare Concern-No Report-1800 block of Industrial Dr Parking Complaint / Violation-No Report-2100 block of Whistling Way Theft-No Report-Regency Inn 2007 N Main St Animal Bite-Report Taken-2200 block of Whistling Way Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-2200 block of Whistling Way Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-W Third St/ Vernon St Abandoned Vehicle-No Report-Velma Dr/Donna Dr Abandoned Vehicle-No Report-2100 block of Donna Dr Welfare Concern-Unable to Locate-1800 block of N Main St Welfare Concern-Unable to Locate-Us 79/FM 3349 Disturbance-No Report-600 block of W Rio Grande St Animal Complaint Dog at Large-No Report-400 block of Stacy Dr Criminal Mischief-Criminal Trespass Warning Issued-Taylor Village Inn 1907 N Main St Fireworks Complaint-No Report-Lenora Dr/Burkett St Fireworks Complaint-Subjects Advised and Complied-4300 block of N Main St Reckless / Erratic Driver-No Report-2200 block of W Second St Fireworks Complaint-No Report-3000 block of Crystal Cir JAN.

With the holiday season winding to a close, COVID-19 cases are spiking across the country. As pet owners quarantine, questions of pet safety against this disease and the quickly spreading omicron variant continue to arise as well.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press.

Twenty-eight years ago, Maria Chavana applied for a job as a teacher’s aide with Taylor ISD. There were no openings for aide positions at that time, so she interviewed by phone with then East Williamson County Cooperative (EWCC) director Barbara Burton for a secretarial position in the special education office.

Thrall High School junior Kerrigan Hooker has been selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee. She earned this recognition because of her academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Kerrigan received the National Rural and Small Town recognition. Her PSAT score was in the top 10 percent of the state of Texas. Facebook / Thrall High School