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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

Online safety tips for parents

Online safety tips for parents

Sgt. Amy Gonzales, investigator at the Office of the Attorney General, was one of the guest speakers at the “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run” Saturday, April 15 at Murphy Park. Here are some things she recommended. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

TAYLOR UNITES

Taylor’s first ever “Break the Silence 3K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run” featured perfect weather, live music, presentations, free food and plenty of giveaways, providing laughter and fun for the whole family. But the event, which was held April 15 in Murphy Park and created to raise awareness about childhood sexual abuse, also caused some participants to trade hugs and even shed a few tears, as they remembered. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

City still dealing with $5.3 million bill for storm cleanup

City still dealing with $5.3 million bill for storm cleanup

NICOLE LESSIN [email protected] So far, it doesn’t look like FEMA will be reimbursing the city any time soon for millions of dollars of unplanned expenditures for Winter Storm Mara, and several projects for this fiscal year are being put on hold temporarily as a result of the cost. At the April 13 meeting, the Taylor City Council approved moving forward with amending this year’s budget to account for the approximately $5.2 million the city has had to shell out for debris removal and other costs associated with storm cleanup. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Hazardous materials route designated

Hazardous materials route designated

HUTTO – The Hutto City Council joined Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown in designating State Hwy. 130 as a Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials route. 04/19/2023 06:50 AM

Lady Ducks 4x200 M Relay team Azalie Balusek, Zakaya Frederick, Kaleigh Woods, Emma Whitsel taking a picture after winning the district championship. Courtesy Photo

Speedy Ducks grab district titles

The Taylor Ducks boys and girls track team competed at the District 22-4A Track Meet at Taylor High School and they walked away with a couple of district championship wins. The Ducks also had multiple athletes qualify for the area meet, putting them one step closer to the state championship. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

The Iron Disaster

The Iron Disaster

YOUR GREATEST WEALTH IS YOUR HEALTH | by Dr. Cindy Steward Paid Advertisement. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Nick Treuter focusing in on the ball before recording a base hit and scoring a run. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Ducks trample Buffaloes in extra innings

GIDDINGS – Sound defense and timely offense helped the Taylor Ducks fly past the Giddings Buffaloes for their 19th win of the season. The Ducks overcame the big obstacle of giving up six runs in the fourth inning to take home a 10-7 win on the road. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

The Rams taking a team picture after a round of golf. Freshmen Kolbe Barta (left) and David Pena, junior Brady Altman, Coach Rick Cobia, Principal Heidi Altman, Coach Traci Zimmerhanzel, freshmen Sydney Zimmerhanzel, Mercy Barta and Leah Altman. Courtesy Photo

St. Mary’s hits the green at state

AZLE – The St. Mary’s Rams High School golf team traveled to Azle, this past Tuesday to compete in the Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship at the Cross Timbers Golf Course. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

House OKs $302 billion budget

House OKs $302 billion budget

The Texas House approved a $302 billion budget last week that included an amendment prohibiting the use of state money on private school tuition — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to establish a school voucher system. The Austin American-Statesman reported that more than 20 Republicans joined nearly all House Democrats to pass the amendment, while 11 lawmakers voted present. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Part 1 — Knowing one’s limits

Part 1 — Knowing one’s limits

Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@ granitemediapartners. com. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Choose happy

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” —Wayne Dyer Negativity is contagious. We have seen this over and over again. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Taylor Press announces a rate increase effective May 1, 2023

Taylor Press announces a rate increase effective May 1, 2023

To our readers and advertisers, Inflation is at a 40-year high. Gas prices are on a roller coaster. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, I’ve always valued the Viewpoints or Opinions section of newspapers for the stimulation to make me think. I’ve thought a lot about the cartoon in the paper on Sunday. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Esther Yolanda Alcocer

Esther Yolanda Alcocer

Esther Yolanda Alcocer, of Taylor, passed away April 9, 2023. She was born on May 11, 1936. 04/15/2023 07:00 AM