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Marcus Coleman

Marcus Coleman has lived in Hutto for three years. He is a health professional and business owner. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

James Weaver

James Weaver has lived in Hutto for nine years. He is a retired manager at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and a Vietnam veteran. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Dana Wilcott

Dana Wilcott has lived in Hutto for 12 years. She works in education. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Nicole Calderone

Nicole Calderone

Calderone has lived in Hutto for 17 years. She works as a service coordinator and serves on the Hutto ISD Long Term Facilit ies Planning Committee. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

ELECTION DAY: SATURDAY, MAY 6

ELECTION DAY: SATURDAY, MAY 6

EARLY VOTING: Monday, April 24, 2023 to Tuesday, May 2 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 6\\ LAST DAY TO APPLY TO VOTE BY MAIL: Tuesday, April 25 HUTTO Wilco Hutto Annex Suite 200 321 Ed Schmidt Boulevard, 78634 TAYLOR City Hall, Auditorium 400 Porter Street, 76574. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Hutto Theatre students and directors pose with the awards they won at Temple High School. Photo courtesy of Hutto Theatre.

Traffic impact fees uncollected What at first appeared to be $3.5 million in unaccounted traffic impact fees from developers, now seems to be a combination of overdue, waived and pending fees, according to information provided by city spokesperson Allison Strupeck. “We passed traffic impact fees two years ago. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Ed Wrinkle and Ida Weaver of the Hutto Community Watch encourage non-profits to grow together.

Organization keeps watch over Hutto

HUTTO – What started as a group fighting to keep fixed-income residents from losing their homes due to huge tax increases, has become one of the city’s most visible nonprofit organizations, with plans that could affect many other local charities as they grow. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Focused Advocacy Partner and General Counsel Snapper Carr addresses the Taylor City Council March 9. Photo by Nicole Lessin

City hires lobbyists for 88th legislative session

The city has hired an advocacy firm to help move bills that reflect its priorities through the 88th State Legislative session. At the most recent meeting, the Taylor City Council Members unanimously approved an $80,000 agreement until February 28, 2024 with Focused Advocacy, a firm that specializes in representing cities. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

New zones for Taylor ISD elementary schools

New zones for Taylor ISD elementary schools

Taylor elementary schools will soon more resemble the more traditional model used in most cities in Texas. At the March 20 meeting of the Taylor Independent School District Board, trustees unanimously approved a facility assessment committee’s proposal developed about a year and a half ago to have two comprehensive elementary schools starting this fall rather than the “stacked” model currently in place. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Bob Avant, president of the Board of Emergency Services Commissioners of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 10 speaks during a March 14 meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin

ESD 10 weighs Avery Pickett offer

COUPLAND — An offer has been made, but the Board of Emergency Services Commissioners of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 10 needs more time and information before deciding whether or not to take over responsibility for territory belonging to Avery Pickett Fire Department, officials said. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

Medalists and award winners (from left) Analise Frias, Sophia Plonka, Krista Randig, Zoe Moore and Ri’Queleigh Holmes-Grant pose together for a picture after the meet. Courtesy Photo

Lady Ducks flex at state

FRISCO – One Lady Duck showed her strength, and became the most powerful competitor in the state. The Taylor Lady Ducks traveled to the Comerica Center in Frisco, to compete in the state championship meet where one competitor walked away state champion. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer's Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St., Taylor. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats, and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www. facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library

Plant Swap at Taylor Public Library

Get ready for springtime in the garden! The Friends of the Taylor Public Library will host a free Plant Swap from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.

What’s wrong with me? I just don’t feel right.

Your greatest health is your wealth | By Dr. Cindy Steward We hear this from new patients all the time. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM

Unity in diversity

Unity in diversity

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM