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Members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, summer camp staff and summer camp attendees joined City Council in recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month. Photo courtesy of City of Hutto
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City falls behind on tree coverage HUTTO — The Texas A&M Forestry Service performs aerial measurements of how much city land is covered by a tree canopy. Tree coverage helps cities and property owners with energy conservation, stormwater control, cleaner air, cooler ambient temperatures, community wellbeing, property values and job creation, according to the agency.

07/12/2023 07:43 AM
TREE CANOPY COMPARISON
TREE CANOPY COMPARISON

REGIONAL AVERAGE: 23% • Round Rock 14.6% (3,225 acres) • Taylor 14.0% (1,554 acres) • Pflugerville 13.4% (1,916 acres) • Hutto 7.4% (368 acres) Source: Texas A&M Forest Service.

07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Military Veteran learns new skills in TSTC's machining Program
Military Veteran learns new skills in TSTC's machining Program

HUTTO — Alan Bowles, of Austin, is working toward an associate degree in Precision Machining Technology at Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus. He is scheduled to graduate in spring 2024.

07/12/2023 07:43 AM
Dr. Celina Estrada Thomas discusses the Hanover Research results with the board of trustees. Source: Hutto Independent School District
Little bits of big news

TAX ABATEMENT ZONE CONSIDERED FOR DATA CENTER HUTTO – City council will consider the approval of a tax abatement agreement with Hutto Data Center Campus LLC, a joint venture between Skybox Datacenters, LLC and Prologis Inc. at their July 20 meeting. The venture owns about 220 acres in the 1,400 acre Hutto Megasite located along State Highway 79.

07/04/2023 10:22 PM
Mark and Sally Lyons in front of a shelf full of socks. Photos by Edie Zuvanich
Socks spell security for local family business

HUTTO – The Lyons want you to rock their socks, and maybe buy some coffee. Mark and Sally Lyons started SammySocks Etc.

07/04/2023 10:22 PM
A cluster of new development projects being reviewed surround the downtown area. City of Hutto
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Last chance to weigh in on superintendent search HUTTO – The search for a Hutto Independent School District superintendent will soon move into the next phase. The district has scheduled the final community meeting for today at 6:30 p.m.

06/27/2023 10:44 PM
Board Member Terrence Owens focuses on the budget breakdown. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Hutto sets school district budget
06/27/2023 01:11 PM
Existing three-way intersection at FM 1660 and CR 137. The field shown is slated to become a residential subdivision using CR 137 as an entrance, creating a fourway intersection. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
Hutto green lights roundabout at FM 1660, County Road 137

HUTTO – In a move that went counter to a public opinion poll the city performed, Hutto council members gave the go-ahead for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of FM 1660 and County Road 137. Only newly-elected council member Brian Thompson voted against the roundabout at the May 18 meeting.

06/07/2023 07:11 AM
Three options for a memorial design. Council members mostly preferred the first option. Photo Courtesy of City of Hutto
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Manville enacts water restrictions HUTTO – Effective June 2, Manville Water Supply Corp. implemented mandatory Stage 2 outdoor watering restrictions.

06/07/2023 07:11 AM
Search starts for superintendent
Search starts for superintendent

HUTTO – What are the most important qualifications for a school superintendent? Being a community advocate or an experienced educator or maybe the ability to make and defend difficult decisions? These are questions Hutto Independent School District is asking the community in its search for a new top executive.

06/07/2023 07:11 AM
Board considers teacher stipends during May 11 meeting at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary School.
Teacher longevity rewards approved
05/22/2023 04:29 PM
Student Jacob Johnson, of Pflugerville, chops parsley in a kitchen in Texas State Technical College’s Culinary Arts program at the East Williamson County campus.
Food Allergy Action Month brings awareness to health and safety
05/18/2023 09:20 AM
State law requires all domestic dogs and cats receive rabies vaccinations. Vaccinations can be either one-year or three-year dosages. Photo by Edie Zuvanich.
Rabies season swoops in
04/24/2023 04:01 PM
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Council eyes Emory Farms options HUTTO – The intersection of Emory Farms Avenue, Alliance Boulevard (County Road 165) and Schneider Boulevard was the topic of a recent City Council workshop. The issue centers on a roundabout intended to divert large trucks exiting Western Industries (1050 New Technology Blvd.) from driving through the adjoining neighborhood.

04/19/2023 06:50 AM
Hutto City Council candidates participate in a forum hosted by the Hutto Chamber of Commerce. The full video of the forum is available on the Hutto News Facebook page. Photo by Jason Hennington
Council candidates name priorities

HUTTO – The seven candidates running for city council faced off at a forum held by the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, April 11. Questions were gathered from chamber members and Board Chair Drew Hargrove presided over the event.

04/19/2023 06:50 AM
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