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Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Josue Antonio Gurrola. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Hutto man sentenced to 99 years for sexual assault of a child

A Williamson County jury found Josue Antonio Gurrola, 39, of Hutto, guilty of sexual assault of a child on Tuesday, June 4.  After the three-day trial, the jury sentenced Mr. Gurrola to confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division for 99 years.
Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto, stands holding an eggroll order next to her two children, Reina Lamberton and Eugene Trinidad. The order counter behind them is modeled after a traditional Nipa Hut. Photo by Abbey Archer

Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto, stands holding an eggroll order next to her two children, Reina Lamberton and Eugene Trinidad. The order counter behind them is modeled after a traditional Nipa Hut. Photo by Abbey Archer

Filipino spot Elsie’s Egg Rolls finds a home in Hutto

“When I was 9 years old, I started to learn how to cook from my mom,” said Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto. “I had to help my family make some money.” Ms.

Paxton sues Hutto ISD

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Hutto ISD for allegedly using state resources to conduct illegal electioneering.

Hutto adds new Emergency Management Director

The City of Hutto has promoted Jake Isbell from assistant emergency management coordinator to director of emergency management.  “I am incredibly excited to serve the residents of Hutto in this new role,” Mr. Isbell said.

Comptroller publishes February sales tax data

The Texas Comptroller released updated sales tax data for February 2024.     When looking at the data, Liberty Hill brought in 58.60 percent less in sales tax revenues when compared to February 2023. On the other side of the county, Taylor brought in 56.51 percent more in sales tax revenues.

Sales tax increases overall in county in newest report

Kicking off the new year, most of the cities in the county have seen increased revenue when comparing sales tax from January 2023 to January 2024.    Most notably, Taylor’s sales tax grew over 100 percent, allowing the city to rank in over $3.3 million.
The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.

The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.

County Briefs

Hutto  Tesla has expanded into Hutto. The automotive company is occupying an industrial building located on 200 County Road 199. According to the Texas Department of Licencing and Regulation, the company plans for the $1.5 million renovation to “accommodate new tenant's equipment.
Land is the future home to the Hutto Megasite. Photo courtesy of Hutto Economic Development Corporation.

Land is the future home to the Hutto Megasite. Photo courtesy of Hutto Economic Development Corporation.

Hutto EDC starts new arrangement with Titan Development

The Hutto Economic Development Corporation and Titan Development entered into a new agreement for the development of land within the Hutto Megasite.