East Wilco Insider

08/26/2025

KRXT’S NEW OWNERS DOUBLE DOWN ON LOCAL CONTENT

The voice of veteran Texas radio personality and adman Stephen Laukhuf has become a familiar one in Taylor and other communities across East Williamson, Milam and Lee counties this year.

Laukhuf, one of the masterminds behind the reinvention of KRXT 98.5 FM and its recent move from Rockdale to Taylor, was looking for a quiet life away from the spotlight on his Lexington ranch.

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08/21/2025

The Taylor Parks

The Taylor Parks and Recreation Department offers numerous activities to stay fit, including SeniorFit and Pilates.

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08/18/2025

CODE NAMES

Some wonder if developers’ secrecy prioritizes industry over residents

Project Strat3, Project Maestro, Project Spear –– while the code names may sound like something from a 1980s-era spy movie, in Taylor and Hutto they signify major investments feeding the city’s tax rolls and revenue streams.

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08/13/2025

GET GREEN AND GROWING THIS FALL

Eastern Williamson County’s soil runs deep compared to its neighbors in the urbanized core just west of Interstate 35. The Blackland Prairie routinely attracts transplants who yearn to dig deep and grow roots.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers educational programs including pop-ups, student programs and yearlong volunteer training for residents yearning to “branch out.”

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07/25/2025

What’s your secret for cooling off during the dog days of summer?🤔

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The East Wilco Insider is a high-end, neighbor- and newcomer-friendly magazine showcasing eastern Williamson County and its news, businesses, arts, culture, growth and other valuable information.

07/22/2025

AN OPEN LETTER TO TEXAS PUBLIC SERVANTS

Dear government officials, school district folks, City Hall gatekeepers, county representatives, public information officers, law enforcement leaders and anyone else paid by public tax dollars, please be aware Texas residents scored several victories for government transparency during the 89th Legislature.

This is also a reminder that all of you work for the people, not the other way around.

Lastly, if you’re an elected representative — whether a county commissioner, a judge, a district attorney, a sheriff or some other office holder — or an appointed police official, don’t forget you took an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution.

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The East Wilco Insider is a high-end, neighbor- and newcomer-friendly magazine showcasing eastern Williamson County and its news, businesses, arts, culture, growth and other valuable information.

07/21/2025

FUNDING THE HALLS OF JUSTICE

While Texas is known for its historic and often charming courthouses and city halls, Hutto and Taylor officials say some of their government buildings are well past their prime and need to be replaced.

Taylor is now considering a proposed $53 million complex that would house major municipal offices all at one site.

Hutto wants a new Police Department building.

The East Wilco Insider is a high-end, neighbor- and newcomer-friendly magazine showcasing eastern Williamson County and its news, businesses, arts, culture, growth and other valuable information.

07/15/2025

Riding the Rails

All aboard in Taylor: Bound for fun in the sun

At half past 10 each morning, followed by 30 after five in the afternoon, the Texas Eagle blows its horn and slows to a stop in Taylor.

Passengers and neighbors alike are greeted by the distinctive sound, which many would agree is not as harsh as the window-rattling blast of a freight train.

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07/10/2025

KEEPING IT COOL IN HUTTO AND TAYLOR

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning of Hutto and Taylor, owned by Justin Smith and Saffon O’Rourke, will report to customers’ homes on time or the repairs are free.

And their work is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

“Punctuality is everything to us,” Smith said. “That’s what the one hour means in the company name.”

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07/09/2025

RIDING THE ENERGY OF HER OWN SPIRIT

Just a year after an accident in downtown Taylor nearly cost bicyclist Carla Hoffman her life, she is riding again, building friendships with rescuers and ramping up her community service.

Determination and perseverance have helped her get through the past 12 months, a period in which she refused to allow a brush with death to cripple her physically and mentally, friends and supporters said.

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The East Wilco Insider is a high-end, neighbor- and newcomer-friendly magazine showcasing eastern Williamson County and its news, businesses, arts, culture, growth and other valuable information.

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! ❤️🤍💙

06/19/2025

UNDETERRED

As residents celebrate Juneteenth this month, a local museum continues to uphold the memory of the late James Lee Dickey, an early 20th-century African American physician and civil rights pioneer.

Dickey gained worldwide fame for transforming the racial landscape of Taylor during segregation, and those honoring his legacy today say even losing the family home in 2022 to arson — a pivotal piece of the museum’s future — will not deter them.

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