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Audrey Ann Pelzel

Audrey Ann Pelzel

Audrey Ann Pelzel, 60, of Rockdale, went to be with her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her loving family, Monday, May 15, 2023. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

St. Mary’s fifth grader, Gunner Streit placed first in Poetry Interpretation with the poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride,” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Courtesy photos

St. Mary’s students compete at state competition

FORT WORTH – Earlier this month, St. Mary’s Catholic School students showed they are some of the best students in the state. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus held its Spring 2023 Commencement on Tuesday, April 25, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock. Photos courtesy of TSTC

TSTC’s Hutto campus holds spring commencement

HUTTO – More than 40 graduates from Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus received associate degrees and certificates of completion at TSTC’s Spring 2023 Commencement held Tuesday, April 25, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

What else April showers bring

What else April showers bring

April showers bring May flowers, but the unpredictable and inconsistent rainfall can cause issues in the vegetable garden. One issue you might come across as tomatoes set fruit is blossom-end rot, a common nutrient related deficiency. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

A sensory trip for those who grew up back then

A sensory trip for those who grew up back then

G “Grandpa, everything is changing fast We call it progress, but I just don’t know.” — Grandpa Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days, song lyrics by Jamie O’Hara, recorded by The Judds. I glance that way every time I walk by. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

First place color portrait photography by Josiah Poblete, Hutto High School. Photo source, Hutto Independent School District

Technology arts students shine at state

HUTTO – Students in digital media and digital communications studies brought home seven first place medals from the Technology Student Association state competition in April. Hutto High School fielded 46 entries, with 18 being awarded medals for first, second or third place. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

TEACHER LONGEVITY STIPEND AMOUNTS APPROVED FOR 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

TEACHER LONGEVITY STIPEND AMOUNTS APPROVED FOR 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

5 year anniversary (66 teachers) $250.00 10 year anniversary (39 teachers) $500.00 15 year anniversary (19 teachers) $750.00 20 year anniversary (3 teachers) $1,250.00 25 year anniversary (2 teachers) $1,750.00 30 year anniversary (2 teachers) $2,250.00 Every fifth year after 30 (0 teachers) $2,250.00. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

HIPPO BITES

Run-off timeline HUTTO – On Tuesday, May 16, a special city council meeting was held to swear in the winners of the election for Place 1 and Place 4. Brian Thompson defeated incumbent Robin Sutton and will begin his first term in Place 1. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Yellow arrows show the hallway that witnesses said had no video surveillance while ballot boxes were being transported through it. Photo source: True Texas Elections, LLC

Ballot box security questioned

WILCO – Security for voted ballots and memory sticks being stored in the Williamson County Inner Loop Annex, 301 SE Inner Loop, Suite 104, Georgetown, after leaving official polling places has some citizens concerned about the potential for election fraud. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Attorney Bill Cobb tells landowners that a lawsuit may not be necessary due to a potential state law awaiting the governor’s signature. Phoo by Edie Zuvanich

ETJ OPT-OUT BILL COULD MEAN NO LAWSUIT FOR TAYLOR

Attorneys working with dozens of property owners in a dispute with Taylor over the city’s rules for its extra territorial jurisdiction said a potential new state law could mean a lawsuit won’t be necessary. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Award soiree to offer side cars, Cracker Jacks & old-time rags

Award soiree to offer side cars, Cracker Jacks & old-time rags

Cocktail attire may not be mandatory, but the Taylor Conservation & Heritage Society is inviting the community to get into the year 1910 for an elegant supper in support of historic preservation. Sponsorships and tickets are still available for the society’s first ever awards celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Low water pressure expected Fridy night

Low water pressure expected Fridy night

Taylor residents on the west side of the city will soon have new water lines serving their area, after a project that will involve a contractor tying into the main water line in the Taylor High Pressure Plain. Residents who live in the area west of State Highway 95 will likely experience low water pressure from 10 p.m. Friday, May 19 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, while the project is being completed. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

Both Taylor and Hutto ISD use the badge system to enter doors at schools and administriation offices. A more detailed system is planned for the future in Taylor. Photo by Edie Zuvanich

Districts ramping up school safety

On May 5, schools across the country responded to an internet threat that turned out to be a large-scale hoax. Hutto Independent School District was one of the many affected by the threat, and they used their Parent Square app to quickly alert parents about the hoax. 05/16/2023 10:42 PM

St. Mary's eighth grader, Demitria Dahlberg placed first in Ready Writing and third grader Danielle Nemec placed third in Ready Writing.

St. Mary’s students compete at state competition

05/16/2023 05:30 PM

Braylan Alderete swinging hard and putting the ball into play for a base hit. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Ducks walk off game one

HUTTO – The Taylor Ducks now lead 1-0 in their three-game series against the Robinson (Waco) Rockets after winning game on Thursday, May 11, at Hutto High School. They needed all seven innings to get the job done. 05/12/2023 09:07 PM