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Blackland Prairie Festival, Market Days this weekend

The community is invited to engage and celebrate good times this weekend through the many events lined up for Saturday, May 6. At noon, the Living Hope Church is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Concert with Mexican food at 212 E. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Soap Making Class Thursday, May 4 — At 9:30 a.m., Cha Warner Tucker will lead a Soap Making class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Lady Lions junior Montana Moore shifts her weight as she swings the bat looking to get on base against Holland.

Lady Lions edge Eagles in playoffs

HUTTO – The Granger Lady Lions’ late push sends them past the Johnson City Eagles during their playoff game Thursday, April 27. The Lady Lions scored three runs in the sixth inning to put the game just out of reach for the Eagles to win their first playoff game of the season. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Lady Ducks junior Kayleigh Page tracking the ball to her glove to secure an out. Photos by Evan Hale

Lady Ducks post shutout in playoff opener

The Taylor Lady Ducks started off their playoff run with a bang against the Furr Brahmans (Houston) Friday, April 28. The Lady Ducks defeated the Brahmans 12-0 and showed that they are here to play. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Charles Ray Roepke

Charles Ray Roepke

Charles Ray Roepke, 82, of Taylor, passed away April 28, 2023. Charles was born Nov. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Before Mother’s Day, it’s Derby Day

Before Mother’s Day, it’s Derby Day

“Weep no more my lady, Oh, weep no more today. We will sing one song, For My Old Kentucky Home, For My Old Kentucky Home, far away.” — “My Old Kentucky Home” by Stephen Collins Foster, known as “the father of American music.” May 6 is Derby Day. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Ladybug larvae bear little resemblance to adult ladybugs. They are often confused for destructive pests, but they are voracious eaters consuming up to 100 aphids and mites a day. Courtesy photo

Plants get woke

Spring is a busy time of year for nature, and the landscape has woken up. Plants are vigorously growing thanks to the longer, warmer days. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Coupland VFD discusses possible annexation

Coupland VFD discusses possible annexation

COUPLAND – Maranda Cummings, administrative support, reports, “Board meetings are being held in person at the Coupland Fire Station each second Tuesday of the month. The meetings are also available via telephone conferencing. This information is available each month on the meeting notice posted at the Coupland Fire Station, Coupland Post Office, Citizens National Bank in Coupland, Thrall Fire Station, and Thrall Post Office.” 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Type Church has some new upgrades including comfortable chairs they used during a candlelight service. File photo

Type Church replaces pews, plans for future

COUPLAND – The Type Church congregation is enjoying new comfortable chairs that recently replaced the pews in the sanctuary. Charlene Hanson Jordan reports, “The old Camp Swift barracks building that served as the sanctuary when the present church was first established in the 1980s has been torn down. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Lions senior Travis Burton delivering a strike to the Thrall batter. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Lions eliminate Tigers 6-5

The Granger Lions (14-11 overall, 11-6 District 27-2A) spotted the Thrall Tigers (18-12, 10-7) an early 3-0 lead only to rally for a 6-5 win to earn the fourth playoff spot from District 27-2A. The teams completed the regular season tied with identical 10-6 marks in district play and split their regular season games. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Levi Fletcher tagging a runner out at second to close out an inning for the Hippos. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Hippos’ loss keeps them in second place

HUTTO – The Hutto Hippos took on the Midway Panthers (Waco) with a chance to tie their district records and move up to first place. The Panthers would take an 8-4 win Saturday, April 29, to solidify themselves in the top spot of the district and keep the Hippos in second place. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Dylon Richardson takes a moment to focus before shooting a free throw Photos by Larry Pelchat

Hutto player named to the All-Star game

HUTTO – Hutto Hippos senior Dylon Richardson’s phenomenal senior season continues as he has been named as a participant in the Cen-Tex All-Star Game Saturday, May 6. Richardson was a big part of the Hippos success this past basketball season as a senior leader and has racked up plenty of other awards along with playing in the All-Star game. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

The Brushy Creek Amphitheater features an open-air stage just yards from neighboring homes. A noise abatement study recommended moving or enclosing the stage. Photo by Edie Zuvanich.

Amphitheater to re-open for concerts

HUTTO – Windows shook and neighbors complained from as far as 15 miles away last time a major concert was held in Brushy Creek Amphitheater, 1001 County Road 137 at Adam Orgain Park. The date was Jan. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Desirae Hendricks Patterson, M.Ed.

New principals named HUTTO – Misty Davis, M.Ed., has been named as Principal of the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) for the 2023-23 school year. She is currently serving as the 7th Grade Assistant Principal at Hutto Middle School. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM