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POW Hollis Allen Scruggs

POW Hollis Allen Scruggs

Prisoner of War Hollis Allen Scruggs marched to Bataan along with Scotty Satterwhite in the Spring of 1942. On that march, many were clubbed or bayoneted to death and left lying on the road. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Plow & Hose: Spring showers bring on the … fungi

Plow & Hose: Spring showers bring on the … fungi

Spring in Central Texas has been damper than previous years. Recent rains plus the gradual increase in temperatures have spurred rapid growth in backyards across the region. Lawns and gardens are flourishing, but the warmth and humidity have also stimulated mold and fungi growth. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Sarah Larson

Sarah Larson, 38, of Taylor, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. Services are currently pending. Arrangements and care entrusted to 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Kenny Morgan

Kenny Morgan, 42, of Taylor, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. He will lie in-state from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at Elgin Funeral Home. A home going celebration will be conducted Friday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at Elgin Funeral Home with Reverend Joshua Reese presiding. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Sue Ellen Garland Slauenwhite

Sue Ellen Garland Slauenwhite

Sue Ellen Garland Slauenwhite passed away May 20, 2023, in Elgin, at the age of 78. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Katie Mozelle Clark

Katie Mozelle Clark

Katie Mozelle Clark, 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Governor urges hurricane preparedness

Governor urges hurricane preparedness

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott is raising awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the many precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Maribeau B. Lamar award recipients honored

Maribeau B. Lamar award recipients honored

The Maribeau B. Lamar honorees for the 2022-23 academic year received recognition May 16 at the McDade School Awards night. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Elgin High School and Phoenix High School class of 2023 celebrate graduation

Elgin High School and Phoenix High School class of 2023 celebrate graduation

After an unprecedented four years, according to staff, Elgin and Phoenix seniors walk the stage 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

News rack becomes lending library

News rack becomes lending library

Eight-year-old Augie Bidwell is gracing his neighbors with a new Little Free Library, crafted from a retired Taylor Press newspaper rack. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Bastrop County abuse allegations create new reporting, screening requirements for foster-care workers

Bastrop County abuse allegations create new reporting, screening requirements for foster-care workers

The legislation came after The Refuge, a Bastrop foster-care facility, hired a caretaker without knowing she had a history of sexual misconduct with children at a state juvenile facility. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

All hail the Bastrop ISD classes of 2023

All hail the Bastrop ISD classes of 2023

All hail the Bastrop ISD classes of 2023 05/31/2023 12:00 AM