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Dr. Robert Sormani Photo courtesy of Hutto Independent School District

Sormani leaving Hutto for Manor HUTTO – Dr. Robert Sormani, associate superintendent for instruction and innovation at Hutto Independent School District, has been named as the lone finalist in Manor ISD’s search for a new district superintendent. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

New Hippos officially sign with school district

New Hippos officially sign with school district

HUTTO – Signing day is significant for athletes moving on to the next level, but it had a different meaning for some new Hippos. On Friday, March 31, Hutto ISD held a signing day, offering intent to hire letters to seven spring student teachers and one fall student teacher. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

Renderings of the 50,000 square foot Academy Sports + Outdoors slated for Hutto. Photo source Hutto City Hall

Academy Sports + Outdoors on its way to Hutto

HUTTO – The announcement that Academy Sports + Outdoors will break ground this month on their new location was met with cheers from the audience at the April 6 City Council meeting. Austin Alvis, president of NewQuest Properties, told council that the national chain hopes to open in Townwest Commons no later than next spring. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

Photos by Kendra Maness and Shareeta Fairley

The hunt for fun

Easter weekend was a time to hunt for fun in Taylor. On Saturday, April 8, the city and Frontier Bank hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Heritage Square. With more then 10,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes, the park was filled with families there to hunt eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

City to revisit events rules

City to revisit events rules

In the wake of last year’s dueling parades, the city has been attempting for months to implement guidelines for large-scale gatherings. And this week, they will introduce a new ordinance that could do just that. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

Luminaries on the Square will be held this from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Heritage Square. The event is a time to honor, recognize and remember anyone who has battled cancer. Photo by Jason Hennington

Luminaries on the Square Friday

A local event this Friday will shine a light on those who have or are battling cancer. The second annual Luminaries on the Square will be held Friday, April 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. 04/12/2023 08:19 AM

Jim Buzan

CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE TAYLOR ISD AT-LARGE Three challengers and one incumbent are facing off for the at-large seat on the Taylor City Council. In addition, one candidate is challenging the incumbent for the atlarge spot on the Taylor Independent School District board. 04/07/2023 09:57 PM

Luminaries on the Square

Luminaries on the Square

Luminaries on the Square returns for a second year Friday, April 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main in Taylor. Everyone is invited to decorate paper bags and set them afloat with a candle inside them as a memorial for all cancer survivors and caregivers. Honor and remember those who won the fight, lost the fight, or are still fighting. The evening will include entertainment, food, and a Luminaria Ceremony. Bring a chair and cheer. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Hutto Parks and Recreation will have 15,000 eggs for its traditional Easter egg hunt at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, in Fritz Park, 306 E. Live Oak St. in Hutto. The hunt will begin at 3 p.m. sharp for ages three and up, but a sensory-friendly egg hunt will begin at 4 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., childre...

EASTER EGG HUNT

. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

A MAGICAL SPRING AFFAIR

A MAGICAL SPRING AFFAIR

On Saturday, April 22, Cinderella’s Closet will host a free arts and craft fair at 3 p.m. Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Dr. Seventy Texan artisans, craftsmen and chefs will set up a special event featuring arts, crafts, clothing, food, home décor and jewelry. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a silent auction as well. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Taylor Middle School’s 2023 NJHS inductees are Payton Burrow, Samuel Cottrell, Nathalie Cruz, Jill Laurence, Tera Mullins, Katalina Neas, Morgan Patschke, Albert Ragland, Samantha Schroeder, Melissa Solis Carbajal and Davian Tellez. Congratulating them are Superintendent Devin Padavil, Pri...

TAYLOR NJHS INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS

Taylor Middle School inducted 11 new members into the National Junior Honor Society during an evening ceremony on March 21. Students are selected for membership based on scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Speakers for the event included Superintendent Devin Padavil and Principal Steven Vigil. Brian Zana is the sponsor. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Heat loving cannas come in a variety of colors and sizes. Rhizomes can be planted now for spring growth and summer bloom. Pictured is “Cleopatra.”

The big, bold and the beautiful

Hooray! It’s officially Spring and Central Texas gardeners’ favorite planting season. It’s the best time of year to plant fruit and nut trees and we can plant our summer vegetable gardens. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Signage on the silo sets the tone for the nostalgic Top Notch Burgers restaurant now open.

Top Notch Burgers opens “Alright, alright, alright!” The nostalgic Austin carhop diner made nationally famous for being where Matthew McConaughey’s iconic Dazed and Confused line was first uttered has now opened its location at the Hutto Co-op, 121 Co-op Blvd. The site opened with dine-in service, and car-hop service will be added soon. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

Police Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough presents the cities racial profiling report results to city council, March 23.

Police release racial profiling report

EDIE ZUVANICH Special to the Press HUTTO – There were no complaints of racial profiling filed against the Hutto Police Department or any of its officers in 2022, which means the department is in full compliance with the Texas Racial Profiling Law. “In response to (Texas Code of Criminal Procedures Article 3.05), we have policies in place in our department that prohibit officers from engaging in racial profiling or stopping or detaining or searching any individual based upon their race, their background, their sexual orientation, religion or anything,” Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough told City Council during their March 23 meeting. 03/29/2023 10:01 AM

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