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City of Bartlett declares Local State of Disaster following Sunday's severe weather
BARTLETT, Texas — The City of Bartlett's Mayor, Chad Mees, has declared a State of Local Disaster after severe thunderstorms hit the area on Sunday, April 28. According to the City, the heavy rainfall caused flash flooding, impacting numerous homes, street and businesses around town. In addition, severe wind gusts caused significant property damage.
Wild Times in old McDade
Much has been written over the years about the days of the outlaws in Texas and the citizens who opposed them during those wild times of the 1860s and 1870s. Gonzales had its share of violence with outlaws such as John Wesley Hardin and others like him walking the streets - a situation that made the local citizens uncomfortable, I'm sure.
Hutto High School makes it into the final four for best mascot in America
HUTTO, Texas — Have you ever voted for the best mascot in America? Well now is your chance to do so. Hutto High school made it to the final four, for the best mascot in America. The Hutto Hippos topped Texas in SBLiveSports mascot rankings and beat the Rhinelander Hodags of Wisconsin in the elite eight.
Hutto initiates Stage 1 water conservation despite expected rainfall: Will it suffice?
HUTTO, Texas — The city of Hutto has now put Stage 1 water conservation efforts into place. The rules limit how many days people can water outdoors as a step to preserve resources. We're expected to get some significant rain, but will it be enough to help Hutto and...
Proposed wastewater plant by Central Texas elementary school sparks opposition, possible change
Local residents and Hutto ISD have come out against the potential plant intended to discharge an average of 50,000 gallons of treated wastewater per day into a nearby ditch and later to Brushy Creek. The facility would service a development of dozens of yet-to-be built homes. A state lawmaker has gotten involved, as have local city leaders.
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