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Hutto Theatre students and directors pose with the awards they won at Temple High School. Photo courtesy of Hutto Theatre.
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Traffic impact fees uncollected What at first appeared to be $3.5 million in unaccounted traffic impact fees from developers, now seems to be a combination of overdue, waived and pending fees, according to information provided by city spokesperson Allison Strupeck. “We passed traffic impact fees two years ago. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Ed Wrinkle and Ida Weaver of the Hutto Community Watch encourage non-profits to grow together.
Organization keeps watch over Hutto
HUTTO – What started as a group fighting to keep fixed-income residents from losing their homes due to huge tax increases, has become one of the city’s most visible nonprofit organizations, with plans that could affect many other local charities as they grow. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Focused Advocacy Partner and General Counsel Snapper Carr addresses the Taylor City Council March 9. Photo by Nicole Lessin
City hires lobbyists for 88th legislative session
The city has hired an advocacy firm to help move bills that reflect its priorities through the 88th State Legislative session. At the most recent meeting, the Taylor City Council Members unanimously approved an $80,000 agreement until February 28, 2024 with Focused Advocacy, a firm that specializes in representing cities. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
New zones for Taylor ISD elementary schools
New zones for Taylor ISD elementary schools
Taylor elementary schools will soon more resemble the more traditional model used in most cities in Texas. At the March 20 meeting of the Taylor Independent School District Board, trustees unanimously approved a facility assessment committee’s proposal developed about a year and a half ago to have two comprehensive elementary schools starting this fall rather than the “stacked” model currently in place. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Bob Avant, president of the Board of Emergency Services Commissioners of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 10 speaks during a March 14 meeting. Photo by Nicole Lessin
ESD 10 weighs Avery Pickett offer
COUPLAND — An offer has been made, but the Board of Emergency Services Commissioners of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 10 needs more time and information before deciding whether or not to take over responsibility for territory belonging to Avery Pickett Fire Department, officials said. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Medalists and award winners (from left) Analise Frias, Sophia Plonka, Krista Randig, Zoe Moore and Ri’Queleigh Holmes-Grant pose together for a picture after the meet. Courtesy Photo
Lady Ducks flex at state
FRISCO – One Lady Duck showed her strength, and became the most powerful competitor in the state. The Taylor Lady Ducks traveled to the Comerica Center in Frisco, to compete in the state championship meet where one competitor walked away state champion. 03/22/2023 08:23 AM
Thrall Tennis team posing for a picture together. Elena Garcia (front left), Kinley Hoffman, Lilly O’Neil, Avery Ochoa, Julie Crabb, Sarah Laurence, and Aubrie Shuttles. Dawson Gilmore (back left), Cason Sledge, Jesus Garcia, Steven Walker, Payton Gilmore, Brady Branson, Ethan Dahl, and Te...
Thrall tennis team earns fourth place
WACO – The Thrall varsity tennis team competed in the Texas Tennis Coaches Association 2A and Under State Team Tennis Tournament this past weekend, March 10-11, in Waco, and came away with the fourth-place prize. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Hutto Lady Hippos’ new volleyball head coach Jessica Martinez stopped for a picture during her introduction ceremony. Courtesy Photo
Lady Hippos announces new volleyball coach
HUTTO – The Hutto Lady Hippos volleyball team will be under new leadership as they have announced a new head coach for the 2023 fall season. Jessica Martinez was recognized and introduced at the Hutto High School gym as the new volleyball head coach for the Lady Hippos. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Lindsay O’Dell (left) and Addison Leschber posing for a picture together after playing their game against one another. Courtesy Photo
Alumni compete against one another
LOS ANGELES – In something you might see in a Hollywood script, two recent, local high school softball stars met again on the dirt diamond, only this time, it was 1,400 miles away. Lindsay O’Dell, fouryear Taylor Lady Ducks starting pitcher, and alltime strikeout leader, is now a freshman pitcher at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles, California. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Lions rolling early in district
Lions rolling early in district
BARTLETT – The Granger Lions took on the Bartlett Bulldogs in Bartlett Tuesday, March 14, and extended their district record to 2-0. The Lions defeated the Bulldogs 21-3 to get their second district win of the season, and as the score reflects, it was complete dominance from the Lions. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Taylor medalist and finalist Abby Aplin (left), Krista Randig, Trevor Wuensche, Rylee Michna, Maci Kennick, and Molli Kennick taking a picture together after the tournament. Courtesy Photo
Ducks have strong showing at home
The Taylor Ducks tennis team had the majority of their members compete for a medal at their home tournament. Rylee Michna won the girls single bracket for her 6th tournament win of the season. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
A smartphone without social media
A smartphone without social media
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. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Kindness, an amazing feeling
Kindness, an amazing feeling
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan This story was submitted anonymously. I was waiting in line to pay at the vet, and the guy in front of me was $25 short. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort
Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort
To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s right to know. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
Johnny Carey Muyres
Johnny Carey Muyres
Johnny Carey Muyres, 97, of Taylor, went home to be with the Lord and join his wife, Helen, in eternal rest on March 9, 2023. Johnny was born July 10, 1925, in Bay, Arkansas.. 03/18/2023 07:26 AM
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