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Drag queen Felicia Enspire was one of two queens present on the Taylor PRIDE float in last year’s Christmas Lights Parade. This year, the group will instead participate in the city of Taylor’s Very Merry Holiday Parade. (Photo courtesy Taylor PRIDE)

Drag queen Felicia Enspire was one of two queens present on the Taylor PRIDE float in last year’s Christmas Lights Parade. This year, the group will instead participate in the city of Taylor’s Very Merry Holiday Parade. (Photo courtesy Taylor PRIDE)

City of Taylor forms new holiday parade to create inclusive environment

Two holiday parades will make their way through downtown Taylor this weekend. The Taylor Christmas Lights Parade — hosted annually by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance — and the Very Merry Holiday Parade — hosted by the city for the first time this year— are both scheduled for 7 p.m.
A mural encouraging Georgetown residents and visitors to “Be Your Own Self” is at the center of a controversy, with some church goers speaking against design elements that could represent the LGBTQ+ community.

A mural encouraging Georgetown residents and visitors to “Be Your Own Self” is at the center of a controversy, with some church goers speaking against design elements that could represent the LGBTQ+ community.

Mural in downtown Georgetown sparks controversy

A new mural tucked away in the alleyway between two buildings on Seventh Street in downtown Georgetown has stirred up controversy.