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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
Ally Medical’s table showed up in full flapper style.
Hutto Chamber names year's best
HUTTO – Model T’s, tommy guns and flapper dresses came out to play at the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce’s Roaring 20s Gatsby Gala Saturday, Jan. 28, at Kalahari Resorts. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Cones on male cedar trees contain pollen which open and release pollen when weather conditions are cool and dry. Photo credit Julie Rydell
Cedar trees open for pollination
So far, 2023’s weather has been exceptionally mild. It is almost hard to believe that it is not actually spring. Mother Nature makes it difficult to determine the seasons in Central Texas. Thanks to our mostly temperate climate in Central Texas, winter is more easily defined by the allergy forecast than the thermometer. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus hosted more than 30 students from Taylor Middle School for a campus visit on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Photo courtesy of TSTC
TSTC hosts Taylor Middle School for tour of programs
HUTTO – Texas State Technical College’s East Williamson County campus hosted more than 30 eighth-grade students from Taylor Middle School for a tour on Wednesday, Jan. 25. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
What would your daddy think?
What would your daddy think?
“A father’s goodness is higher than the mountain, and a mother’s goodness deeper than the sea.” – Japanese Proverb I did something dumb a few days ago. That’s not a news flash and certainly not uncommon enough to warrant a column. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
Waste pickup suspended
Waste pickup suspended
Due to inclement weather and the closure of the Austin Community Landfill, Waste Management cancelled all trash and recycling pickup services in the city January 31. According to city officials, waste collection service is expected to resume on Wednesday, February 1, but may be suspended again depending upon conditions. 01/31/2023 10:07 PM
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