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Type Church has some new upgrades including comfortable chairs they used during a candlelight service. File photo

Type Church replaces pews, plans for future

COUPLAND – The Type Church congregation is enjoying new comfortable chairs that recently replaced the pews in the sanctuary. Charlene Hanson Jordan reports, “The old Camp Swift barracks building that served as the sanctuary when the present church was first established in the 1980s has been torn down. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Lions senior Travis Burton delivering a strike to the Thrall batter. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Lions eliminate Tigers 6-5

The Granger Lions (14-11 overall, 11-6 District 27-2A) spotted the Thrall Tigers (18-12, 10-7) an early 3-0 lead only to rally for a 6-5 win to earn the fourth playoff spot from District 27-2A. The teams completed the regular season tied with identical 10-6 marks in district play and split their regular season games. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Levi Fletcher tagging a runner out at second to close out an inning for the Hippos. Photo by Larry Pelchat

Hippos’ loss keeps them in second place

HUTTO – The Hutto Hippos took on the Midway Panthers (Waco) with a chance to tie their district records and move up to first place. The Panthers would take an 8-4 win Saturday, April 29, to solidify themselves in the top spot of the district and keep the Hippos in second place. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Dylon Richardson takes a moment to focus before shooting a free throw Photos by Larry Pelchat

Hutto player named to the All-Star game

HUTTO – Hutto Hippos senior Dylon Richardson’s phenomenal senior season continues as he has been named as a participant in the Cen-Tex All-Star Game Saturday, May 6. Richardson was a big part of the Hippos success this past basketball season as a senior leader and has racked up plenty of other awards along with playing in the All-Star game. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

The Brushy Creek Amphitheater features an open-air stage just yards from neighboring homes. A noise abatement study recommended moving or enclosing the stage. Photo by Edie Zuvanich.

Amphitheater to re-open for concerts

HUTTO – Windows shook and neighbors complained from as far as 15 miles away last time a major concert was held in Brushy Creek Amphitheater, 1001 County Road 137 at Adam Orgain Park. The date was Jan. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Desirae Hendricks Patterson, M.Ed.

New principals named HUTTO – Misty Davis, M.Ed., has been named as Principal of the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) for the 2023-23 school year. She is currently serving as the 7th Grade Assistant Principal at Hutto Middle School. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Summit unites Manor, Elgin, Taylor communities

Summit unites Manor, Elgin, Taylor communities

Manor, Elgin and Taylor are three small towns experiencing unprecedented growth, and they are uniting their business communities to get educated about what the future holds. The first ever METT Summit, organized by the three chambers of commerce, will be held from 10 a.m. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Taylor Rotary Club President Tia Stone (center) presents the Service Award to Jesus Cruz (left) and Abigail Garcia, seniors at Legacy Early College High School in Taylor at the May 1 Rotary Scholars Banquet. Courtesy photos

Student scholars got a chance to shine last Saturday. The Rotary Club of Taylor honored the top 10% of graduates from local high schools and awarded its $6000 Bunnell-Rotary Academic Scholarship to Eva White at the club’s annual scholars’ banquet May 1. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

City issues bonds for Megasite roadway

City issues bonds for Megasite roadway

HUTTO – The city has authorized the sale of $12 million in bonds to build a road running through the Hutto Megasite parallel to U.S. 79. The funds are part of the amount approved in the 2018 bond election. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Hutto schools add weapons tech

Hutto schools add weapons tech

HUTTO – Students at the Ninth Grade Center and Hutto High School will see increased safety measures starting on May 8. Hutto Independent School District has installed walk-through weapons detection systems at those campuses and has been training staff on their use. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Taylor Police Chief Henry Fluck presents a federal grant proposal to the Taylor City Council at the regular meeting April 27.

City weighs long-term funding for more first responders

As Taylor expands, the need for additional police and fire personnel is growing as well, and even with potential federal assistance on the horizon, city leaders are still grappling with how to pay for it all. 05/02/2023 09:40 PM

Mario Aguero using his speed as he rounds the bases and sets his sights on home plate. Photo By Larry Pelchat

Ducks record shutout in season finale

After securing the district title, the Taylor Ducks welcomed the Manor New Tech Titans to Krueger Field Tuesday, April 25 to close out the season in a five-inning game. The Ducks’ stellar pitching was on full display for the home crowd as they only allowed only one hit in the entire game. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM

Nate Tucker winding up on the mound before delivering a strike to the batter. Photo By Larry Pelchat

Lions walk it off in season finale

GRANGER – On Tuesday, April 25, the Granger Lions took on the Holland Hornets in a back-and-forth contest that came down to the wire with the Lions coming out on top. The Granger Lions senior Nate Tucker smacked a ball over the fence to give the Lions a 11-10 victory over the Holland Hornets in the final game of the season. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM

Emma Whitsel standing on the podium after earning third place in the 100-meeter hurdles. Courtesy photo

Lady Ducks Area track meet results

LA GRANGE – The Taylor Lady Ducks competed at the area track meet in La Grange Friday, April 21, and had a few athletes qualify for the regional meet. The Lady Ducks continued to show improvement, because even though not everyone on the team qualified for the regional meet, they still recorded some new personal bests. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM

Daniel Vincent (45) blocking two defenders and opening a big hole for his running back. Courtesy Photo

Rams senior to sign letter of intent

at St. Mary’s High School, senior Daniel Vincent is set to sign a letter of intent to play at the college level. 04/29/2023 06:50 AM