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Taylor ISD Assistant Director of Special Education Renee Duckworth fills in at Taylor Middle School as a substitute teacher in an eighth grade classroom. Photo by Tim Crow

E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, Jan. 12, e-edition of the Taylor Press. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Maria Chavana receives a plaque in honor of her retirement from East Williamson County Cooperative Director Kathryn Wyman.

Chavana retires from Taylor ISD

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. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

STUDENT NAMED TO NATIONAL BOARD

STUDENT NAMED TO NATIONAL BOARD

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 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

LIONS STAY IN THE DEN

LIONS STAY IN THE DEN

Before the holiday break, Granger ISD school board members spend time Dec. 16 passing out Christmas retention bonuses to every GISD staff member. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

BOOKS DONATED IN MEMORY OF PASEMANN

BOOKS DONATED IN MEMORY OF PASEMANN

Vivian Ferchill (left) and Tammy Sefcik (right) present a collection of books to the Naomi Pasemann Elementary School library recently in Taylor in memory of Mrs. Naomi Pasemann. The presentation was made to Pasemann librarian Julie Snyder and Principal Stephanie Heinchon on behalf of the Xi Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The books will be added to a special shelf honoring the dedicated educator. Photo by Tim Crow 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor graduates celebrate their commencement ceremony Dec. 3 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. Courtesy photo

Area students graduate at UMHB

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor held commencement services for the fall 2021 semester on Dec. 3 at the Bell County Expo Center, and several students from east Williamson County were among the graduates. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

PRACTICALLY PURPLE

PRACTICALLY PURPLE

Practically Purple is a group of Thrall High School students in a practicum class that sell school spirit products. They have been posting their progress on their self-named page on Facebook. Facebook / Practically Purple 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Angelo State dean’s list includes locals

Angelo State dean’s list includes locals

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the dean's list designation for the 2021 fall semester. Taylor residents on the dean’s list include Makayla Benkula, majoring in criminal justice; Andrew Dille, animal science; Alyssa Nira, interdisciplinary studies; and Tristan White, English. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Hutto resident recognized in Abilene

Hutto resident recognized in Abilene

More than 1,300 students were named to the fall 2021 dean's list at Abilene Christian University, including a local resident. Tori Tschoepe, of Hutto, a junior majoring in psychology, made the dean’s list at ACU. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Fire burns waste management center

Fire burns waste management center

Friday afternoon, firefighters from the area helped contain a fire at the Balcones Resources building, 9801 Chandler Road in Taylor. No injuries were reported. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration program will be canceled in Taylor due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. An updated virtual celebration will air on the city of Taylor’s website and social media platforms. The video will also be shared on the Taylor Press Facebook pa...

HOLDING ON TO THE DREAM

For the second consecutive year, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration will not be held in-person. Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, the MLK Day committee made the decision to cancel this year’s march. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

The subject property in the map is where Samsung Austin Semiconductor plans to build a plant. Courtesy graphic / City of Taylor

Taylor annexes Samsung land

Taylor’s city limits have expanded to include where the recently announced Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant will be built. On Thursday, Jan. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Freeze to 70s again

Freeze to 70s again

Temperatures will fluctuate again this week from bitter cold to rather pleasant. The Taylor Texas Weather Network forecast a chilly, windy weekend with lows reaching freezing temperatures in the upper 20s, while highs would be the 50s. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

Taylor Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins (right) sat down with Taylor Press Publisher Jason Hennington this past Monday to talk about upcoming projects in the Taylor community. Photo by Fernando Castro

Deputy manager focuses on quality of life

This past Monday, Jan. 10, Taylor Deputy City Manager Jeff Jenkins sat down with Taylor Press Publisher Jason Hennington in the newspaper’s monthly Facebook Live interview. 01/15/2022 08:41 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL The Taylor City Council regularly meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 01/12/2022 10:36 AM