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Ducks flex their wings
The Taylor Ducks boys powerlifting team competed at the Elgin Wildcat Invitational and had two competitors take home medals. The Ducks’ own Antonio Estrada and Colbey Solis took home third and second place in their respective weight classes. 02/04/2023 07:26 AM
DJ McClelland running through a hole to gain yards against Thorndale. Photo by Larry Pelchat
McClelland named best offensive player in Texas
GRANGER – Granger Lions senior running back and linebacker DJ McClelland was named the Offensive Player of the Year for 2A-D2 class. McClelland was a big part of the Lions success this past season and capped off his senior season with one of the most dominate seasons in all of Class 2A. 02/04/2023 07:26 AM
Widespread power outages continue to plague our area
Widespread power outages continue to plague our area
02/02/2023 09:21 AM
Downed tree limbs are causing outages all over the city
Mayor issues disaster declaration
02/02/2023 08:40 AM
Trash service to resume Thursday
Trash service to resume Thursday
02/01/2023 11:36 AM
Tree limbs and power lines were down Feb. 1 in Taylor
Dangerous icing, outages due to winter storm
02/01/2023 09:37 AM
Shooting in Hutto Tuesday, Jan. 31
Fatal shooting in Hutto
02/01/2023 08:59 AM
Jennifer Patschke, the new assistant superintendent of human resources and federal programs for Taylor Independent School District, poses in her office Jan. 24. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Patschke tapped for assistant superintendent of Taylor ISD
A veteran administrator and former teacher with nearly three decades of history in Taylor Independent School District has been promoted to assistant superintendent. At the Jan. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Photo by Nicole Lessin
Banquet, mural to honor Kerley Feb. 4
The first weekend of Black History Month will encompass celebrations and honor successful African Americans from Taylor. The day will start with the mural dedication for “the fastest man in the world,” Fred Kerley. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Hutto schools follow a standardized guideline known as the “I Love You Guys” Standard Response Protocol. Courtesy Photo: Hutto Independent School District
Hutto student faces disciplinary charges
HUTTO – The student whose hoax caused Hutto High School to hold students in class on Tuesday, Jan. 24, while social media buzzed with anxious parents fearing the worst, has been has been identified by the school and is facing disciplinary charges. Since the perpetrator is a student, no other details will be released to the public. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
THE BURGER CHALLENGE
THE BURGER CHALLENGE
Student chefs in the Taylor High School Culinary Arts classes, also known as The Duck B th ac to la b l p Brigade, put their newly acquired skills the test last week in a burger challenge competition. Twelve students created their own original variations, looking for the perfectly moist and flavorful burger with the perfect accompanying sauce. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Aaron Rochlen, the founder and board chair of Soccer Assist, presents his organization’s plan to help install a mini pitch for individual and pickup soccer games at Murphy Park. Photo by Nicole Lessin
Soccer mini pitch coming this spring
Youth and adult soccer players will soon have a new venue to practice their footwork skills. At the Jan. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
The Thrall Tigers are still in the playoff hunt after a win Friday night. Read all about it on page 6.
The Thrall Tigers are still in the playoff hunt after a win Friday night
. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
PROPOSITION A
PROPOSITION A
Voters within Hutto ISD’s boundaries will have the opportunity to cast their votes on three propositions during the May 6 election. Items in the 2023 Bond proposal include: • Build-out of Ninth Grade Center to a second, Comprehensive High School - $180,000,000 • High School Renovations and Additions (final phases) - $68,000,000 • Existing Middle School Classroom Additions (Hutto & Farley middle schools) - $14,000,000 • Purchase Land for Future School Sites $32,000,000 • Districtwide Technology Upgrades $10,500,000 • Buses and Satellite Operations - $10,000,000 • Deferred Maintenance Projects - $24,000,000 • Instructional Technology Devices TOTAL: $10,500,000 PROPOSITION C • District Academic Center: includes River Horse Academy, DAEP, 18+ Special Education Program and Central Office TOTAL: $40,000,000. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Hutto ISD board OK’s $522 million bond
Hutto ISD board OK’s $522 million bond
HUTTO, Texas — The Hutto Independent School District is taking major steps to address current and future enrollment growth. At their January 26 meeting, the Hutto ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling a $522 million bond election, funded through additional property value growth within the district and with zero increase to the tax rate, following the district’s Long Range Facilities Planning Committee’s recommended project list to the school board. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM