The Hutto News

07/28/2025

Hutto wraps up summer performance camp 💪

Hutto High School recently concluded its summer performance camp, where athletes from all sports took part in weightlifting, speed training and agility drills with guidance from Hutto coaches and staff. Photos courtesy of Hutto ISD

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

07/09/2025

Hutto 8U youth baseball team advances to World Series

The Hutto Hippos 8U youth baseball team is headed to the PONY World Series in Youngsville, Louisiana, after finishing as a finalist in the regional tournament held in Pflugerville. The Hippos earned their spot with an 11-4 win over the CAYL Heat. Tournament play begins later this month, where Hutto will compete against some of the top teams in the nation.

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

07/09/2025

Hutto volleyball releases 2025 schedule

The Hutto High School varsity volleyball team recently released its 2025–26 schedule as the start of the regular season approaches.

The Hippos will open the season on the road against Georgetown Gateway College Preparatory on Aug. 12 before competing in the Westwood Tournament from Aug. 14–16.

Check out the rest of the story here, written by Carter Bordwell 📝

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
Wishing everyone a day filled with sunshine, laughter, and gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy. Whether you're grilling with family, watching fireworks, or just relaxing, take a moment to appreciate how far we’ve come — and how much better we can still become.
Stay safe, celebrate responsibly, and enjoy the red, white, and blue! ❤️🤍💙

07/02/2025

Hutto ISD faces $3.5 million budget deficit

Hutto Independent School District has a $3.5 million deficit for second year in a row. Budget amendments in the fall should offset the deficit amount, according to the distict's Chief Financial Officer Caleb Steed. Read more about this story in the July 5-6 edition of the Taylor Press.

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

06/24/2025

Council members old, new hold first session together

The City Council welcomed two new members and said good-bye to its lone female representative at a special-called meeting Wednesday.

Jim Morris was sworn in to Place 3, filling the unexpired term of Randal Clark. Aaron King took the Place 6 seat on the dais, replacing incumbent Amberley Kolar.

Check out the rest of the article here, written by Edie Zuvanich 📝

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

06/16/2025

Hippos impress at state 7-on-7 tournament

The Hutto Hippos varsity football team competed in a 7-on-7 tournament Tuesday, June 10, in College Station. The Hippos advanced to the state tournament for the first time in six years after qualifying through the state qualifiers.

The Hippos dominated pool play, going undefeated.

Check out the rest of the story here, written by Carter Bordwell 📝

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

06/14/2025

06/13/2025

King, Long, Morris unofficially win runoff races

Runoff elections this past weekend led to a trio of victories for city council races in Taylor and Hutto.

Pending an official canvass of the votes, Heather Pacharzina Long is the new District 4 representative on the Taylor City Council, while Jim Morris and Aaron King will take the seats for Hutto City Council Places 3 and 6, respectively.

Check out the rest of the story here, written by Jason Chlapek 📝

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

06/10/2025

City wants Justice Center plans reined in

The City Council asked consultants for the proposed Justice Center to take a step back and scale down its recommendations after being presented with options costing from $56.4 million to $149.6 million.

Some of the reductions revolve around the size of a new police facility.

Council members during the Thursday meeting were told the costs included a 10- to 20-year phasing-in for completing the build-out but did not include land acquisition.

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Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

06/10/2025

Hutto ISD nets top music award

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has named the Hutto Independent School District as one of the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education.

This is the second time the district has received the nationwide distinction, with the first accolade in 2021.

Check out the rest of the story here 📝

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914

05/21/2025

Report: More people, less crime in Hutto

Even as the city’s population increases, Hutto saw a significant drop in some crime categories during the first quarter of the year, according to a report heard by City Council last week.

Also during the May 15 session, a familiar battle questioning Councilman Randal Clark’s residency came to the forefront again, sparking a war of words between Clark and Councilman Evan Porterfield.

Check out the rest of the article here, written by Edie Zuvanich 📝

Taylor Press - Serving Taylor and Williamson County since 1914