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THIS DAY IN SPORTS
THIS DAY IN SPORTS
January 8, 1913, Frank Chance becomes NY Yankees manager.. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM
Tigerettes freshman Nevaeh Irvin shooting a free throw. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Tigerettes thump Lassies
The Thrall Tigerettes (17-9 overall, 2-1 District 27-2A) got double-digit scoring from four players and thumped the Bartlett Lassies (6-9, 0-4) 69-19 Tuesday night. Kassie Jackson and Kinley Hoffman led the Tigerettes with 14 points each, while CeCe Walker added 13 and Nevaeh Irvin chipped in 12. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM
Tigers junior Carson Ball holding onto the ball looking for an open teammate.
Bulldogs top Tigers
It was a tough night for the Thrall Tigers (7-7 overall, 1-1 District 27-2A) Tuesday night. The Bartlett Bulldogs (7-6, 1-1) pulled away late to top the Tigers 49-39, evening both teams’ district record at 1-1. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM
Hippos junior Zachary Hicks fighting off two defenders attempting to haul in a rebound. Photo by Larry Pelchat
Hippos pick up first district win of the season
The Hutto Hippos boys’ varsity basketball team started the new year off right with a 77-67 win over the Temple Wildcats. The win brings the Hippos to a 1-1 record in district play this season, and they definitely had to earn it. 01/07/2023 08:16 AM
Taylor Police Department arrest report
Taylor Police Department arrest report
01/06/2023 05:48 PM
OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES
Edward E. Dykowski William “Bill” Kretzmeier Delma Fay Pfeil Wilbert Elmer Kreig. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
The $482 bond package breaks down into the following projects:
The $482 bond package breaks down into the following projects:
The $482 million bond package breaks down into the following projects: Construction of Elementary School No. 8, $63 million dollars Construction of Elementary School No. 9, $70 million dollars Hutto High School Renovations and additions (final phase), $68 million dollars Existing Middle School classroom additions, $14 million dollars Ninth Grade Center build-out to Comprehensive High School, $180 million dollars Land acquisition for future school facilities, $32 million dollars Deferred maintenance projects, $24 million dollars Buses and satellite operations, $10 million dollars Technology, $21 million dollars For more information about the bond proposal and the information the committee used to develop it, the district has set up a page on their website at https:// www.hipponation. org/planning. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
Planning committee member Ashley Rendon has three students in Hutto district schools. Photos courtesy of Hutto ISD
Hippo nation on the move
HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District Board of Trustees is considering a $482 million bond package that will pay for new schools, renovation and maintenance of existing schools and technology upgrades. If it proceeds, the bond will be on the ballot in May, 2023. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
Director of parks and recreation, Jeff White (front) and city manager James Earp listen to city council’s concerns over the concrete contract. Courtesy photo
Crumbling concrete plagues Hutto Parks Dept.
HUTTO – City council was divided over a bid for concrete repair on Cottonwood Creek Trail in Creekside Park, citing needs for higher standards and updated specifications. The contract was recommended for approval by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department at the Dec. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
ALDERETE
Mugshot released of shooting suspect
Police have released a mugshot of a 19-year-old woman charged in a shooting death Dec. 12. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
Rhonda Redden puts on her new judge’s robe with the assistance of husband Greg as Judge Edna Staudt looks on during the swearing-in ceremony for Williamson County elected officials Jan. 1 at the Williamson County Courthouse. Courtesy photo
WilCo elected officials sworn in
GEORGETOWN – On New Year’s Day, the world celebrated the start of 2023. But locally, there was also a ceremony to welcome in Williamson County elected officials. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
Samsung highway named
Samsung highway named
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is officially the namesake for a new highway being built in the area. At the Dec. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
Park signage awaiting updated regulations at Fritz Park in Hutto. PPhoto by Edie Zuvanich.
Hutto parks ban glitter, confetti
HUTTO – If you’re planning a party at any of Hutto’s parks this holiday season, leave your silly string and glass containers at home or you may face a fine up to $200. Hutto City Council recently passed an ordinance changing some of the park rules. The new rules are already in effect, but the signage has not yet been updated. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
Rotary club members Ryan Stiba and Jim Buzan pose next to the new Little Free Library they helped install Dec. 16 in front of the church offices on Seventh Street in Taylor.
Rotary club installs Little Free Library
On Friday, December 16 members of the Rotary Club of Taylor installed a Little Library in front of the St. Paul House on Seventh Street. This Little Library will be cared for by the St. Paul Lutheran Child Development Center teachers and students. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
Joan Bohls, a board member and past president of the Rotary’s E-Club Central Texas chapter, was a featured speaker at the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Taylor Dec. 29. Both chapters are partnering together to fund an oxygen regeneration plant in Liberia. Courtesy photo by the Rev....
A breath of fresh air
In rural areas of Liberia, many hospitals do not have supplemental oxygen for patients, due decades of civil war that destroyed the country’s infrastructure. To help, the Rotary Club of Taylor, the Rotary E-Club of Central Texas, as well as several other clubs, are partnering with the Rotary Club of Sinkor, Liberia, to fund an oxygen regeneration plant that could be used for 77 Liberian hospitals and clinics. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
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