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HUTTO - It was another tough outing for the Hutto High School varsity football team on Sept. 8 as the Hippos were defeated 57-27 on the road against 6A powerhouse Cibolo Steele High School. For the third week in a row, the Hippos will play on the road as Hutto travels at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday to take on the Rockets of Converse Judson High School.

Last Friday’s night game was the first loss of the season for the St. Mary’s Catholic School varsity football team as the Rams look to rebound from their 64-18 defeat at home to Bellville Faith Academy.

AUSTIN — The Granger High School girls and boys cross country teams competed on Sept. 9 in the St.

BRENHAM — The Thrall High School girls and boys varsity cross country teams were active on Sept. 9 as the Tigers and Tigerettes headed to Brehnam for the Hillacious Invitational.

PFLUGERVILLE — Taylor High School varsity cross country was back in action on Sept. 8 as the Ducks and Lady Ducks both took part in the 2023 Pflugerville ISD Cross Country Invitational held at Northeast Metropolitan Park.

COUPLAND — On Monday night, the Coupland Cowgirls junior high school volleyball team faced off and defeated the Gause Lady Bears in two sets, 25-9 and 25-15. The Cowgirls were led by the eighth-grade duo of No.

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Matt Leschber, NOT the Taylor Press.

SEPT. 3 Civil Matter-No Report-Arbors of Taylor 201 Highland Dr DWI-Arrested-500 block of N Main St 911 Call-Officer Advised-900 block of Fairgrounds St Suspicious Circumstances-No Offense-1600 block of E Walnut St Lost / Found Property-Report Taken-Taco Bell 2009 N Main St Unwanted Person-Criminal Trespass Warning Issued-Taylor Bike Company 204 N Main St Harassment-No Report 911 Call-No Report-200 block of Hosack St 911 Call-No Report-300 block of S Doak St Criminal Mischief-Report Taken-Skyline Laundry 3100-105 N Main St Threat-No Report-800 block of Yosemite Trail Disturbance-No Report-2400 block of Northlawn Dr DWI-Arrested-350 block of SW Carlos G Parker Blvd SEPT.

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.

Get ready to “Move That Bus!” HUTTO — This week hundreds of volunteers from Hutto and the surrounding area are working hard to remodel a home for the pilot episode of the rebooted ABC-TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The show is hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, stars of the Netflix show “Get Organized with the Home Edit,” which aired for two seasons. Like Extreme Makeover, the Home Edit show counted Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine among its producers.

S&D Plumbing, a local plumbing company, recently concluded its “Oldest Water Heater” contest. The contest which sought entries from residents showcasing their aging water heaters.

On Sept. 6, the Taylor Police Department announced the promotion of its newest sergeant, Euteva Rousar. A ceremony celebrating the promotion was conducted Friday, Sept. 1, by Taylor Police Chief Henry Fluck at Taylor Public Library.

Job seekers and vendors hoping to promote their businesses filled the Williamson County Expo Center during this weekend’s East Wilco Business Expo. Hosted by the Taylor Chamber of Commerce, the business expo was held Saturday, Sept.

Taylor honors fallen first responders Despite the terrorist attacks occurring 22 years ago, Taylor still honors those who died Sept. 11, 2001.

The budget for Fiscal Year 2024 has already been approved for Oct. 1, but city leaders still need to introduce a new city ordinance to authorize a range of new fees for city services.