Newsworthy items from across East Williamson County
Compiled by Emily Treadway
HUTTO
Discussion continues between the city and Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 3 over Hutto building its own fire station near the Hutto Megasite, a 1,400-acre commercial hub located east of downtown on U.S. 79 but west of Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Taylor. The city wants the taxes currently funneled to the ESD to flow into local coffers and is releasing records to residents about the talks. Hutto has also proposed a new $42 million bond Nov. 3 so the community can decide the fate of a justice Center complex. If passed, the project will include space for all Hutto Police Department divisions with extra room reserved for dispatch operations and, later, an Office of Emergency Management.
TAYLOR
Data centers are a hot topic in the community with over 1,400 residents signing a petition to pause development and revise zoning. Town leaders proposed soliciting public input for a possible City Council vote in September, but critics wanted the measure placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. The council said state law prohibits zoning decided by a popular vote, but advocates for controls filed a legal action to force the city to make it an election choice. Meanwhile, revised parking and striping options were OK’d for Second Street in the downtown area to provide the community with new parking angles for safer accessibility and visibility.
THRALL
Blake Schneider has been named the interim superintendent of the Thrall Independent School District. Schneider, the former chief financial officer for Thrall ISD, will fill the position until the end of December with Tommy Hooker assisting him as superintendent emeritus. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the North Barker Street project, which will connect North and South Barker streets, improve drainage and repave the roadway.
COUPLAND
Residents said they enjoyed Coupland’s Fourth of July event, free for the whole community. Bean-bag toss and other games were played in front of the historic train depot, which is now Coupland City Hall. The city also provided free water and sausages on a stick.
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