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Music was one of the many attractions at Blackland Prairie Days Saturday, May 6 at Heritage Square. Photos by Jason Hennington
A DAY ON THE BLACKLAND PRAIRIE
Festival fills Heritage Square On Saturday, May 6, people had the opportunity to pet a chicken or a tractor at the annual Blackland Prairie Day festival. This year, the event was held in Heritage Square, rather than along Main Street. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Dwayne Ariola – Dwayne Ariola was re-elected for his third term on the Taylor City Council in the At-large seat.
Local incumbents remain in office
The results are in for local elections, and the people have chosen to keep incumbents in office. At the city, Dwayne Ariola wins his election with 63.50% of the vote, which means there is no need for a run-off. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Kyle Ruggirello Photo source: Hutto Independent School District
Little bits of big news
Public budget workshop scheduled HUTTO – The public is invited to weigh in on city budget priorities Saturday, May 13. The workshop starts at 9 a.m. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
A monument sign marks the 35-acre development which is designed to be a walkable mixed-use destination. Photo source City of Hutto
Developers gamble on Co-Op completion
HUTTO – Developer MA Partners and the city staff have re-negotiated an agreement for developing the Co-op District (420 State Highway 79) with a new twist – a provision to give the land back to the city if a specific construction deadline is not met. The new terms were approved by the City Council at the May 4 meeting. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
LEON ALDRIDGE
Maybe I have been around a long time
“ I ain’t old, but I’ve been around a long time. Long enough to know that age is just a state of mind.” — Song lyrics by Delbert McClinton “Ask Leon, he probably knew him.” That insinuation by Texas Press Association Executive Director, Mike Hodges was a humorous jab suggesting that I had been around the newspaper industry for a long time. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Fry’s Fun Farm brought an assortment of farm animals for a petting zoo at Blackland Prairie Day Saturday, May 6 at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Bunnies laid beside buckets of ice water for a respite on a hot day.
Blackland Prairie Days
Photos by Grace Horvath. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Evan Hale
Lady Ducks have a bright future
Hello everyone, welcome back to the Huddle where today we will be discussing why the Taylor Lady Ducks have one of the brightest futures in high school softball. First, I would like to congratulate Jennifer Cook for completing her first season as the head coach of the Lady Ducks softball team. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Abi Crouch (left) and Mattie Wilkie posing with their home runs balls after a win. Courtesy Photo
Lady Lions advance in playoffs
ROSEBUD – The Granger Lady Lions have advanced to the third round of the playoffs after defeating the Leon Cougars Friday, May 5. The Lady Lions gave up the Cougars’ lone run in the first inning and went on to win the game 11-1 in order to advance to the next round. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Isaac Lizardo utilized his speed by stealing a base. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Eagles fly past Lions
LAGO VISTA – The Granger Lions took on the Johnson City Eagles in the first round of the playoffs in a three-game series. The first game was played Thursday, May 4, and the second was played on Friday, May 5, both at Lago Vista High School, in which the Eagles swept the series. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Camryn Nunamaker running to get under a ball to secure an out. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Gators snap at Ducks
HUTTO – The Taylor Lady Ducks playoff journey came to an end Friday, May 5, by the Gateway College Preparatory Gators at Hutto Memorial Stadium. A strong first inning helped the Gators shutout the Lady Ducks 12-0 in Friday’s game. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Garet Boehm getting into his defensive stance as the pitch is delivered. Photos by Larry Pelchat
Hippos lose game three to Eagles
HUTTO – The Hutto Hippos went toe-to-toe with the Lake Ridge Eagles in an elimination game Saturday, May 6, and it took extra innings to get it done. The Hippos would unfortunately fall to the Eagles in 5-4 in eight innings to end their season, but they went down swinging. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Miranda Richter boxing out her opponent before securing a rebound. Photos by Larry Pelchat
Thrall senior selected to All-Star Game
THRALL – Miranda Richter was one of the biggest reasons why the Thrall Tigerettes were able to have a successful season this year, and now she will be playing in an allstar game. On June 3 at 3 p.m., at Schulenburg High School, Richter will play against some of the best players in the state and get a chance to showcase her talent and leadership. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Photo by Tom Hermans on Unsplash
Curio Mrvosa Book Gang
Curio Mrvosa will host its monthly book club “with a twist” and talk about this month’s book theme: growth at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. The group will meet to discuss book recommendations related to the theme at Good Strangers, 114 W. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
Photo by Edward Cisneros on Unsplash
Mother’s Day Out
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Need an idea for how to celebrate? At 9 a.m. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. 05/09/2023 10:38 PM
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