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Campuses earn purple star designation for military connected students

Campuses earn purple star designation for military connected students

HUTTO – Hutto Independent School District (ISD) is proud to announce that four campuses have received the distinction of being named a Texas Education Agency (TEA) Purple Star Designation campus. The award is for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years in recognition of being schools that excel in meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families. The campuses that received the designation are Benjamin “Doc” Kerley Elementary School (KES), Howard Norman Elementary School (HNES), Veterans’ Hill Elementary School (VHE) and Hutto Middle School (HMS). 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Hutto to STOMP out bullying

Hutto to STOMP out bullying

HUTTO – October is National Bullying Prevention Month. During October, students, schools and communities all over the world unite to “STOMP Out Bullying.” STOMP Out Bullying is the leading national anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens in the U.S. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Constructionman Alina Townsend, a Hutto native, is one of those sailors. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vanessa White

Hutto native builds on Seabees 80-year legacy

GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI – Eighty years ago, members of Navy Construction Battalions were fittingly nicknamed, “Seabees,” a play on the C and B initials. They are responsible for building military bases and airfields, supporting humanitarian efforts and conducting underwater construction projects. Constructionman Alina Townsend, a Hutto native, is one of those sailors. Townsend is continuing a family tradition of military service. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

VEGAS

New CEO takes helm at ERCOT

AUSTIN – A new permanent leader of the main grid operator for Texas takes the helm this week. In August, the board of directors of the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that Pablo Vegas will take over as the President and CEO for ERCOT effective Oct. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Padavil talks bond ahead of vote

Padavil talks bond ahead of vote

With early voting only weeks away, Taylor Independent School District officials hard at work in the community answering questions about an upcoming $82.5 million bond issue. At the Sept. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Pat Helbert serves as the master of ceremony at the annual Duck Hall of Fame lunch and induction. She welcomes all current and ex-Ducks to the event with open arms. Photos by Ryan Newsom

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

One of the many highlights of homecoming each year is the induction of Taylor High School graduates into the Taylor High School Duck Hall of Fame. This year the Ex-Students Association added four alumni to the distinguished list: world famous athlete Fred Kerley (class of 2013), anthropologist Peggy Leshikar Denton (class of 1970), educator Tim Crow (class of 1980), and Jessica Harkins Shahin (class of 1970) for her commitment to serving 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Young racers take off from the starting line during the Good Life Kid’s K race in 2021. Photo by Jason Hennington

Good Life Taylor 5K turns 10

A decade ago, Julie Rydell’s dog got loose. When Rydell went to pick her up from the Taylor Animal Shelter, she was shocked by the overcrowded conditions of the animals. “At the time, it wasn’t great,” recalled Rydell. 10/05/2022 11:34 AM

Good Life Taylor 5K

Good Life Taylor 5K

The Good Life Taylor 5k run will begin rain or shine at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Bull Branch Park at Lynn and Davis St. in Taylor Participants are invited to enjoy a quiet, quaint and quick run that was designed with input from competitive runners. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Billy G. Shiller

Billy G. Shiller

Billy G. Shiller, 81, of Harker Heights, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Albert San Miguel

Albert San Miguel

Albert San Miguel, 73, of Nolanville, passed from this life Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at home. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Joyce LaVerne Goetz Remmert

Joyce LaVerne Goetz Remmert

Joyce LaVerne Goetz Remmert was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Taylor, to Edwin and Lena Goetz. She passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. Joyce was raised on a farm near Coupland, and was baptized and confirmed at St. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Mary Sutton

Mary Sutton Mary Sutton passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning Sept. 29, at Bellaire at Teravista in Round Rock. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

SPEAKER OPPOSES DRIVE TO END TENURE House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Social media may be fun, but for the facts, we need newspapers

Social media may be fun, but for the facts, we need newspapers

I love social media. They keep me in touch with dozens of friends, whom I might otherwise have contact with just every few years, or every few decades. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM