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“ If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street, If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat, If you get too cold, I’ll tax the heat, If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet.” — “ Taxman” song lyrics by The Beatles Every January, we charge into the new year filled with hope and optimism. We even get giddy, dreaming about how much better this year will be. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
Hutto police department focuses on building community relationships. Esmeralda Solis looks on as baby Zay is entranced by officer Jamie Alcocer during the National Night Out event Oct. 4, 2022. File Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Hutto PD faces recruitment challenges
HUTTO – If Hutto wants to keep its designation at the Safest City in Williamson County, the people need to be willing to pay officers more, according to Mayor Mike Snyder. The mayor recently rode along with officers on patrol and came back determined to make changes. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
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Tigerettes keep rolling
MILANO – CeCe Walker led three Thrall Tigerettes in doublefigure scoring, and the Tigerettes (19-10 overall, 4-2 District 27-2A) outscored the Milano Lady Eagles 35-7 in the second half in route to a 53-23 crushing of Milano Friday night. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
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Milano tops Tigers
MILANO – Milano’s Jase Todd scored 35 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter, and the Eagles topped the Thrall Tigers (8-9 overall, 2-3 District 27-2A) 57-45 Friday night. Both teams struggled from the field through the first half as both teams shot under 30 percent for the first two quarters. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
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Hippos take down Wolves
PFLUGERVILLE – The Hutto Hippos boys’ varsity basketball defeated the Weiss Wolves 61-41 Friday night to improve their record to 3-2 in district. The Hippos picked up their victory on the road and keeps them in the mix for a spot in the playoffs. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
LOCAL SPORTS
LOCAL SPORTS
Basketball Taylor Girls: Jan. 17 Austin Achieve Jan. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
January 18, 1976 - Super Bowl X, Miami Orange Bowl, Miami, FL: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Dallas Cowboys, 21-17; MVP: Lynn Swann, Pittsburgh, WR.. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
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Lady Ducks extend their win streak to three games
SMITHVILLE – The Taylor Lady Ducks traveled to Smithville Friday night for a district matchup and left with a victory. The 58-44 win over Smithville was the fifth district win for the Lady Ducks this season and is their third in a row. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
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Rams secure first win of the season
The St. Mary’s Rams defeated the Sterling Classical Soldiers (Leander) by a score of 34-33 to secure their first win of the season. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
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Ducks grounded by Tigers
The Taylor Ducks lost to the Smithville Tigers 59-54 on their home court Friday night, which dropped their record to 1-3 in district play. Ducks head coach Stephen Gibson said Friday’s loss was very frustrating because he knows how good his team is, they just have to put it together. 01/18/2023 08:09 AM
Thrall ISD students (from left) Josh Poling, Brandon Ford, Rylan West, Casen Sledge, Patrick Zieschang, Cade Talley, Cade Koehne support Ford during National Diabetes Awareness Month in November. Courtesy photo
Thrall student walks toward a cure
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Black Sparrow owner Shannon Bagent records at the KBSR headquarters. Photo by Jason Hennington
BLACK SPARROW Will Fly Again
Music venue’s owner talks abrupt closure, future rebirth On Jan. 8, on the heels of the Texas Beer Co.’s’ departure from the corner of Second and Main streets across the way, the public was also greeted with the startling news that Black Sparrow Music Parlor would be closing. 01/14/2023 07:45 AM
Cy Angelloz speaks against limits on development in the city’s ETJ at the Jan. 12 City Council meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin
ETJ residents still miffed at land use limits
Public input has led to some proposed changes to development limits in the city’s comprehensive plan, but many affected residents are not yet on board. Once again, a number of landowners from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction packed the Jan. 01/14/2023 07:45 AM
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Murder suspect arrested
A local woman suspected of homicide has been arrested, according to police officials. On Tuesday, Jan. 01/14/2023 07:45 AM
Concerned residents of the APVFD service area met to air their concerns and hear from ESD10 representatives at the Beyersville Hall last week. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Annexation efforts fuel fire fight
BEYERSVILLE – A petition to annex the area served by Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department (APVFD) into Williamson County Emergency Services District 10 has been filed and accepted by the county. On May 6, residents will be able to vote on whether to accept the annexation. 01/14/2023 07:45 AM
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