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Bulldogs headed for Regional Semifinals
The Thorndale Bulldogs baseball team traveled to Mumford High School last week to take on the Iola Bulldogs in the Regional Quarterfinals and they were victorious. Next up for the Bulldogs will be a series against the Ganado Indians in the Regional Semifinals. Game 1 was on Wednesday, May 17, at Hallettsville, game 2 will be Thursday, May 23, at Bastrop at 7 p.m., and game 3 if needed will be Saturday, May 25, at Hallettsville at 4 p.m. Thorndale won by sweeping Iola in the series 2-0. Thorndale opened the scoring early in the first inning with one run to take a...
The University of Texas to establish new campus in Taylor
The University of Texas announced plans May 9 to build a satellite campus in Taylor. (Community Impact staff) The University of Texas will be developing its newest campus in Taylor, after it was given 68 acres of land by a local nonprofit dedicated to higher education—Temple College at Taylor Foundation.
Cotton Scout School Planned for May 9
The Southern Blacklands Cotton Scout School will be held on Thursday, May 9, at the Buckholts Community Center. This will be an outstanding opportunity for cotton producers to hear important topics such as cotton insect pest management, cotton growth and development, and common weeds of cotton. The price for this program will be $10/person. Pesticide applicators will receive 2 CEUs for their attendance. If you are interested, please RSVP to the Milam County Extension Office, (254) 697-7045, by May 6 for meal count.
Taylor foundation donates 68 acres for new University of Texas facility near Samsung
A foundation has donated 68 acres for a new University of Texas research facility in Taylor near a new Samsung plant, officials said. The University of Texas-Taylor Center will be built on land adjacent to Taylor High School on U.S. 79, according to a news release from the city. It is a gift...
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