HUTTO – The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division has filed a judgment affirming the outcome of the Odis Jones lawsuit against the city of Hutto. The filing was entered March 21.
With the end of basketball season official, it is time to name the All CenTex East team for the boys in the area. Every player that made the team earned their spot for sheer will to win basketball games, and they may not have won the big prize, but their efforts will not go unnoticed.
BOYS’ Anthony Cotrill , Taylor – Offensive MVP Zach Hicks – Hutto – Defensive MVP Clason Beasley, Thorndale - Glue Guy Conner Cobb – Taylor Treos Richardson – Taylor JJ Washington – Hutto Dylan Richardson, Hutto Brady Burlison – Thrall Dawson Meiske – Thrall Steven Walker – Thrall Nate Tucker – Granger Trae Herrera – Granger Blake Roberts – Thorndale Kaden Kovar – Thorndale Darius Stewart – Manor New Tech Davion Allen – Pflugerville Hendrickson Nathen Lewis – Elgin Robert Conrad – Cedar Creek Kenji Franklin – Cedar Creek Joseph Mokry – Smithville Ramonz Adams - Smithville GIRLS’ Jae Mathis - Offensive MVP Kionayh Rivers - Defensive MVP Aliyana Chavis - Glue Guy Ansley Reed – Taylor Sophia Fisher – Taylor Mattie Wilkie – Granger Sofia Bernal – Granger Navaeh Irvin – Thrall Cynthia Walke – Thrall Kasandra Jackson – Thrall Alysa Baton – Hutto Keslyn Davis – La Grange Camile Gonzalez – La Grange Jaylan Roberson – Elgin Jordyn Brown – Smithville Alexa McDonald – Cedar Creek.
With basketball season in the books, it is time to announce the All CenTex East team for the girls in the area. These athletes distinguished themselves not only as top players on their team, but, as top players in the area as well.
Ernest Elroy Rohlack Jr, 89, was born Jan. 5, 1934, and was called to Heaven Thursday, March 16, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Gary Lee LaShelle 80, born April 27, 1942, in Savanna, Illinois, raised in Fulton, Illinois. Gary passed away unexpectedly Thursday March 16, 2023, comfortably in his home.
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.
Editor’s note: We’re looking for a variety of young voices to contribute to “Hits Different.” If you’d like to write a commentary, send it to Area Editor Jason Hennington at jason.hennington@ granitemediapartners.com. I’m from disappearing scissors From dropped socks and Dawn Dish Soap I’m from the hay bales in the distance (Round, scratchy, best for getting away and laying on them.) I’m from Pompa’s Poplar Tree the mountain laurel both of their roots coming from another place from each of my parents’ old homes I’m from hearing aids and forgetting of phones from Lynnette and Randy I’m from the sensitive and the there-for-each-other from, “Shhh, not that loud!” and “We’re right here.” I’m from I am saved through him Who was slain on the cross and the lessons we learn from the people he still teaches through.
The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
HUTTO — Billed as the largest showcase in Texas of Asianinspired food vendors, arts and crafts and live entertainment, Asian World Night Market makes its debut March 31 – April 1 at Brushy Creek Amphitheater in Adam Orgain Park, 1001 County Road 137.
This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley.
HUTTO – A come from behind win in a highscoring game moved the Hutto Lady Hippos up in the district stands. The Lady Hippos picked up their second district win of the season on home field Tuesday night after defeating the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs.
GRANGER – The Granger Lions got their second win in a row Wednesday, March 22, defeating the Milano Eagles for their fourth district win of the season. The Lions would come away with a gritty 5-3 to improve their district record, and move themselves into third place.
HOLLAND – Jose Arzola’s RBI single in the bottom of the eighth lifted the Holland Hornets (12-4 overall, 4-0 District 27-2A) to a 3-2 win over the Thrall Tigers (10-5, 2-2) Wednesday night. “It was a well-played game by both teams,” said Thrall Coach Aaron Vanecek.
GRANGER – Montana Moore and Alex Harwell each drove in a pair of runs, and the Granger Lady Lions erupted for six runs in the second inning, then held on for a 7-5 win over the Thrall Tigerettes. Thrall was first to get on the board with a run in the top of the first.
