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THE HUDDLE
Welcome back to the Huddle. Today we are going to discuss how the Hutto Hippos are going to bounce back from their districtopening loss in a big way. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES
Full obituaries are available at www.taylorpress.net. Obituaries are posted daily as they are received.. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
What will we read in newspapers in 2023
What will we read in newspapers in 2023
G “All I know is what I read in the papers.” Will Rogers. “Newspapers aren’t what they used to be,” I was challenged last week. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT
It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
DEC. 18 911 Call-No Report-200 block of W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 911 Call-Officer Advised-200 block of Janice Rd 911 Call-No Report-700 block of W Fourth St 911 Call-No Report-500 block of Sturgis St Animal Welfare-No Report-1000 block of Price St 911 Call-No Report-3200 block of Crystal Cir Suspicious Person-No Report-Advance Auto Parts 3508 N Main St Criminal Trespass-Report Taken-Church of Christ 2702 N Main St Abandoned Vehicle-Red Tagged-14000 block of Chandler Rd 911 Call-No Report-HEB100 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd Harassment-No Report-100 block of Nathaniel Dr Theft-No Report-500 block of S Doak St Warrant Service-Arrested-100 block of E Tenth St Welfare Concern-No Report-N Lynn St/Davis St Disturbance-No Report-N Lynn St/Davis St Civil Matter-No Report-Sunny Lane Apartments 2700 Sunny Ln Criminal Trespass-Report Taken-Total Dental 3705-200 N Main St Suspicious Circumstances-No Report-2300 block of Southwood Hills Dr 911 Call-No Report-3100 block of Crystal Cir Assault-No Report-900 block of Fisher St Suspicious Vehicle-No Report-200 block of Talbot St Animal Complaint-Unable to Locate-Victoria St/Speegle St Reckless / Erratic Driver-Officer Advised-3900 block of W Second St DEC. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
MILLER Courtesy photo
Ag commissioner sworn in for third term
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced was sworn into office for a third term Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
SHUFORD Courtesy photo
Shuford named commissioner of state health services
AUSTIN – Jennifer Shuford has been named commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, state officials announced just before the new year. Shuford’s leadership of the department was made permanent months after she took over, in an interim capacity, for longtime commissioner John Hellerstedt following his September retirement. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
Indigenous Peoples Day has been added as one of the holidays in 2023. The holiday takes the place of Columbus Day Oct. 9. Courtesy of the city of Hutto
City bids Columbus Day addio
HUTTO – Texas continues to officially recognize the second Monday in October as Columbus Day, and the White House recognizes the day as both Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day concurrently. Hutto, however, has seen the last of Christopher Columbus Day, at least as far as holidays go. 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
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
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
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
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
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
OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES
Edward E. Dykowski William “Bill” Kretzmeier Delma Fay Pfeil Wilbert Elmer Kreig. 01/04/2023 09:30 AM
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