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Draft rendering of Fritz Park showing the future water feature with trail. Courtesy Photo / City of Hutto

Public input sought in $9.8 million Fritz Park plan

HUTTO – A master plan concept designed to make Fritz Park an “authentic f lagship park” for the city premiered at the Jan. 19 council meeting. 01/25/2023 06:12 AM

Hutto High School

UPDATE: Hutto High School student faces disciplinary action over hoax

01/24/2023 12:30 PM

Lady Lions guard JaKayla Reese gets set in her defensive stance ready to pick up the Florence ball carrier. Photo by Evan Hale

Lady Lions take down Hornets

GRANGER – The Granger Lady Lions defended home court as they defeated the Holland Hornets 48-29 last Friday night for their second win in district play. After battling through a lot of frustration throughout the season, the Lady Lions dominated the Hornets from the opening tip off to secure their victory. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Ducks senior Conner Cobb driving towards the basket looking for a layup. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Ducks freeze Polar Bears

AUSTIN – The Taylor Ducks picked up a big win in overtime against the Austin Achieve Polar Bears on the road Tuesday night. On Jan. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

What the U.S. flag stands for

What the U.S. flag stands for

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. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Choose kindness

Choose kindness

There’s a lot of ugliness in the world. We often feel helpless and don’t think that we can make a difference. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Stanley “Slick” Steve Sherek

Stanley “Slick” Steve Sherek

Stanley “Slick” Steve Sherek was born March 4, 1954, to parents, Rudolph and Louise Sherek in Taylor. He passed away Saturday, Dec. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Pauline G. Hernandez

Pauline G. Hernandez

Pauline G. Hernandez, age 62, of Granger, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at home, with her daughter and brother by her side. Pauline was born Feb. 13, 1960, in Iowa City, Iowa, to the late Phyllis Mae Schwitzer and Orey Elie Schwitzer of Iowa. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Norman Edward Fuessel

Norman Edward Fuessel

Norman Edward Fuessel, 96, of Taylor, joined his beloved Nancy and his Heavenly Father early Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Max Gilbert Thiele

Max Gilbert Thiele

Max Gilbert Thiele, 84 of Giddings, formerly of Thorndale, known as Gilbert to his family, was born Jan. 31, 1938, at home in Paige, to Max Martin and Frieda Sander Thiele. Max passed away the evening of Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 in Giddings. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Bryan E. Smith (Cowboy)

Bryan E. Smith (Cowboy)

Bryan E. Smith (Cowboy), 63, of Taylor, passed away Dec. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Too much, or too little iron can permanently damage the brain!

Too much, or too little iron can permanently damage the brain!

Low iron has been linked to many health problems, including fatigue, restless leg syndrome, developmental delays, lower I.Q., decreased resistance to infections, ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, psychotic disorders, brain fog, memory loss, hair loss and Tourette’s. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Hippos’ senior Jeremiah Washington speeding up the court on a fast break. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Hippos gobble up Panthers for another win

WACO – The Hutto Hippos moved to 4-2 in district play after defeating the Midway Panthers Tuesday night. While on the road, the Hippos defeated the Panthers by a score of 57-48 to help push the Hippos into second place in the district. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM

Lady Ducks posing for a picture together after their meet. Lorena Glover (front left), Rylie Dlouhy, Analise Frias, Ri’Queleigh Holmes-Grant, Eliana Aleman, Nicolette Villarreal, Coach Raegan Blackmon, Karina Hall-Albavera (back left), Krista Randig, Vanessa Diaz, Sophia Plonka. Not pictur...

Lady Ducks show their strength

Taylor flexed their muscles and showed their strength last week. The Lady Ducks dominated the Taylor Duck invitational powerlifting meet Saturday, Jan. 01/21/2023 07:24 AM