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Hippos have their day
Hippos have their day
HUTTO – A herd of hippos thundered through city hall Wednesday as Hutto celebrated World Hippo Day. Hundreds of people attended the event, many in hippo-themed clothing or costume. A 15-foottall inflatable hippo named Happy greeted visitors and was the star of the selfies, while volunteers from the city, the chamber of commerce, the police department and the school district passed out hippo-shaped cookies, bags of candies and popcorn, and hippo themed activities. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
At the Feb. 14 meeting, commissioners consider a map showing a boot-shaped area in white that could potentially be annexed into the service area of ESD 10.
Fire service vote moves forward
COUPLAND—Voters on the east side of Taylor’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction will soon be deciding at the ballot box whether they want to stick with the Avery Pickett Volunteer Fire Department, the city’s volunteer group, or become a part of the county’s service area. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Siblings in sports
Siblings in sports
Hannah and Peyton Wamble are one of the many sets of siblings to play on the same team together at Taylor High School. The sisters have a bond that they described as being more than best friends, and it something they try to prove to each other every day. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
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Hutto teen charged in fatal shooting
HUTTO – A Hutto teen charged with murder in a fatal Hutto shooting that left another person injured remained behind bars Tuesday night. Stephfon Autry, 18, is in the Williamson County Jail in lieu of posting a $500,000 bond, according to investigators. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Candidates set for May election
Candidates set for May election
This past Friday was the filing deadline for candidates for May election, and there will be a few contested races in our area. Taylor Four candidates will vie for the At-large seat on the Taylor City Council. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
This past November, during the Tri-County Youth Football League Super Bowl, Quincy Griffin motivates and encourages his team. Photo by Evan Hale
Running the race, overcoming obstacles
Last fall, after multiple attempts in the playoffs, the Taylor Youth Ducks, a team of 10–12-year-olds, were crowned champions in the Tri-County Youth Football League Super Bowl Nov. 5. 02/18/2023 06:34 AM
Tickets on sale for mayor's "State of our City" chamber luncheon
Tickets on sale for mayor's "State of our City" chamber luncheon
02/17/2023 02:53 PM
Art Off Center offering beginner clay class
Art Off Center offering beginner clay class
Interesting in beginning an art journey in clay? Then try Art Off Center’s Sunday Wheel Throwing and Hand Building class with instructor Tina Lewis. This is six-week session, beginning March 26, covers the skills of wheel throwing on the pottery wheel and hand building techniques. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
Black History Month banquet rescheduled
Black History Month banquet rescheduled
Originally scheduled for Feb. 4, the Connecting Excellence in Business, Community and Education banquet has now been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Legacy Martial Arts Every Wednesday — From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
DAVILLA COMMUNITY CENTER
DAVILLA COMMUNITY CENTER
All classes will be held Thursdays at the Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
Harriet Carlene (Pearson) Kubala
Harriet Carlene (Pearson) Kubala
Harriet Carlene (Pearson) Kubala, 79, of Granger, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
Disciplinary equality a goal for Hutto schools
Disciplinary equality a goal for Hutto schools
Courtesy graphic: Hutto Independent School District HUTTO – Ensuring that students who break the same rules receive the same consequence, no matter which school they attend, their economic status or their ethnicity, is a challenge Hutto Independent School District staff is addressing. Kyle Ruggirello, assistant director of student affairs, told the Hutto ISD board of trustees at a recent meeting that the district is working to adopt changes which “address the disparities between student demographic groups and decrease the rate of student discipline referrals.” The District Improvement Plan lists this initiative as a goal to be accomplished by spring 2024. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
I’m still learning, and still writing
I’m still learning, and still writing
“A child learns from his parents, but sometimes, the parents can learn from their child. — Gregorio Santos, composer” “My son learned to water ski this summer.” I penned that proclamation Sept. 02/15/2023 07:18 AM
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