| College Coaching Icon Jackie Sherrill to Speak at Hutto EDC Year in Review Banquet
Mark your Calendars for the Annual Hutto Economic Development Corporation Year-In-Review Banquet
Please join the Hutto Economic Development Corporation for its Year in Review Banquet where the Corporation will present its 2011 Annual Report to the community. The Hutto EDC presentation will be followed with remarks by college coaching legend Jackie Sherrill.
This event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 6:00pm, at The Golf Club at Star Ranch. Though this event is open to all and free to attend, RSVP's will be required due to limited seating. If you would like to attend, please be sure to RSVP by Friday, October 21, 2011 to Erin Graves by clicking here or by calling 512.759.2806.
About Jackie Sherrill
Jackie Sherrill has spent a lifetime in college football. As a player, Sherrill played football at the University of Alabama under legendary coach Paul "Bear' Bryant from 1962 to 1965, helping the Crimson Tide win two national championships. He served as the head coach at Washington State University and the University of Pittsburgh before coaching Texas A&M from 1982 - 1988.
While head coach at Texas A&M, Sherrill started the tradition of the "12th Man Kickoff Team." In his seven seasons as coach of the Aggies, Texas A&M won three consecutive Southwest Conference championships in 1985, 1986 and 1987. Sherrill served as head coach at Mississippi State from 1991 - 2003 where the Bulldogs made 6 bowl appearances and won the Southeastern Conference Western Division in 1998. Jackie Sherrill compiled a career coaching record of 180 - 120 - 4.
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Higher Education Campus Land Closing Finalized
TSTC Closes on 57-acres for campus in Hutto
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On September 19, 2011, Texas State Technical College (TSTC) officially closed on 57 acres of land in Hutto, Texas. Following successful funding of approximately $21 million in bonds on Friday, September 16, 2011, this land closing marks a key milestone in establishing a permanent home for higher education in East Williamson County. TSTC and Temple College are working with the architecture firm of SHW Group to plan and design the first building of the campus; Master Campus plans call for eventual build-out of up to fourteen buildings on this unique, multi-institutional higher education endeavor.
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| Hutto EDC Offering Entrepreneurial Academy
The Hutto Entrepreneurial & Small Business Academy beginning October
 Starting in October, the Hutto Economic Development Corporation, in conjunction with Temple College, will be offering a specialized course for Hutto business owners and  entrepreneurs. Filled to capacity, the inaugural course of the Hutto Entrepreneurial and Small Business Academy is a 10-week FastTrac Course designed to aid businesses in the startup stages of business as well as help those with mature businesses identify existing issues, identify potential roadblocks, and develop a plan for future growth.
About the Program
The program will be divided into ten, three-hour sessions that will focus on a variety of topics relevant to those in all levels of business. Course participants will have the opportunity to write a business plan and dissect the following topics:
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| Texas Workforce Commission Presents at the September Power Breakfast
Employer demands & job growth data presented to Hutto community
Mick Normington, a Business Specialist with the Texas Workforce Commission was the featured presenter at the September 8, 2011 Power Breakfast. Normington presented excellent information on regional economic trends, changing employer demands, occupational growth areas, and the changing demographics as they relate to the local workforce.
In case you missed the event, be sure to visit the Hutto EDC YouTube Channel by clicking here to view the complete presentation.
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Mick Normington, Business Specialist for the Texas Workforce Commission, addresses the Hutto community at the September 8, 2011 Power Breakfast. To view the video, click on the image above.
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For pictures from the event, click here.
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| Hutto ISD & Austin Area Chamber of Commerce to Present at October Power Breakfast
Hutto Community to hear about called Tax Ratification Election
 On October 13, 2011, the Hutto community will be hearing presentations from Hutto Independent School District Representatives and Drew Scheberle, Senior Vice President of Education and Talent Development of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, regarding the called election for tax ratification during November 2011 elections.
This event will be held at 7:30am at the Holiday Inn Express in Hutto, and like all Hutto EDC Power Breakfasts, this is a free event open to the public.
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Resource Corner: Information For You
Conveniently Connected™ - Cost of Living Comparison
Hutto continues to be one of the most affordable places in the Austin region to live. With affordable housing, an excellent location, and low crime, Hutto is a great place to do business. Check out how the Cost of Living in Hutto compares with markets from across the state and across the country.
To view the above information in further detail, click here or click on the images above. If you would like more information on this topic or have any questions about other resources that may be available for your use, please feel free to contact Seanna at sroysden@huttoedc.com.
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City of Hutto - Press Release
Council Approves Land Use Map Amendment and Zoning Change
| During their regular September 1, 2011, meeting, the Hutto City Council unanimously approved a land use map amendment and zoning change for 101 Mager Lane. The property, currently Mid-Density residential with a zoning of SF-1, was changed to a Mixed Use Residential designation and a Multi-Family zoning district. The Council dispensed with the second reading of the ordinance for both items.
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City Council Approves Budget and Tax Rate
| The City Council approved the budget and tax rate during their City Council meeting on September 15.
The total budget, including capital projects, totals $21,046,695 which is a decrease from the current year amended budget of $24,142,775. The decrease is due to capital projects.
Planned capital projects include construction of Mager Lane, design and construction of the FM 1660 South Sidewalk, improvements to the Jim Cage/Front St. intersection, design of the YMCA recreation center, and fencing along portions of Front Street and Carl Stern.
The operating budget will increase 4.8% due to the first payment of $125,000 for the interlocal agreement to the East Williamson County Higher Education Center (EWCHEC), an increase in the water supply contract with Heart of Texas, and the replacement of three patrol vehicles. The City will also raise General Fund reserves from 19% to 20% in line with meeting the City Council's Fiscal and Budgetary Policy goal of 25%. Unreserved fund balance and savings from prior years will be used to offset the difference between revenues and expenses.
The City Council adopted a tax rate of $0.516545 which, for the average appraised home of $126,149, will equal $652 in City taxes. The average home in Hutto paid approximately $652 last year. The adopted rate falls below the Effective Tax Rate (the rate required to collect the same amount of revenue on property taxes on existing properties as the prior year) of $0.526754.
No utility rate increases are proposed at this time. The City will update the utility rate model in 2012 and bring recommendations to the Council at a future date.
For more information on the proposed budget, please contact Micah Grau, Director of Finance at 759-4046.
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Community Demographic Information
To view the current Economic Profile for the Round Rock-Austin MSA,
click here.
To view the current economic profile for the Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Area, click here.
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Type A Economic Development Sales Tax Allocation
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Fiscal Year
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August
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September
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Cumulative
Total
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1997/98
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$5,654.13
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$3,400.61
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$40,417.02
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1998/99
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$3,070.44
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$1,871.53
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$32,045.20
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1999/00
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$4,041.08
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$2,871.49
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$35,093.61
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2000/01
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$6,099.93
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$3,743.21
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$50,940.93
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2001/02
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$6,965.84
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$4,142.92
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$58,299.83
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2002/03
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$5,699.42
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$7,033.02
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$73,572.84
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2003/04
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$10,607.65
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$9,477.17
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$98,841.25
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2004/05
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$25,904.94
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$24,332.76
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$216,990.28
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2005/06
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$37,512.93
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$31,261.92
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$336,629.05
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2006/07
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$40,950.03
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$34,450.04
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$376,036.41
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2007/08
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$48,244.00
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$42,804.45
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$481,309.64
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2008/09
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$49,063.71
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$37,267.30
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$495,826.74
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2009/10
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$52,974.30
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$36,034.28
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$467,917.40
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2010/11
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$54,541.70
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$37,928.15
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$509,128.41
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*Cumulative Fiscal year-to-date Data Figures
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Single Family Building Permit
Requests by Month
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Month
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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January
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63
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93
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71
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64
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18
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20
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23
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February
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51
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70
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49
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49
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15
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6
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11
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March
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56
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101
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84
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47
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14
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16
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22
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April
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67
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91
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75
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46
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48
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17
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24
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May
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53
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66
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37
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29
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22
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36
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12
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June
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58
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68
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44
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22
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29
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17
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8
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July
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61
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56
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34
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32
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39
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11
|
20
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August
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78
|
70
|
25
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41
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22
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11
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17
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September
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67
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66
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24
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28
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24
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7
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October
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65
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58
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51
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5
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19
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7
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November
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49
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37
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60
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9
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6
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17
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December
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46
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46
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7
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12
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7
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15
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August 2011 Unemployment Rates
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Area
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Aug. 10
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July 11
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Aug. 11
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Austin/Round Rock MSA
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7.2%
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7.6%
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7.3%
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Texas
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8.3%
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8.7%
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8.5%
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National
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9.5%
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9.3%
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9.1%
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Area
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July 11
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Aug. 11
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Williamson County
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7.7%
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7.5%
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A Note from the Executive Director
I hope you can join us as we have our third Year In Review Banquet at the Golf Club at Star Ranch on October 27. This is a free event, so please RSVP if you wish to attend because space is limited.
This event is made possible through the generosity of our event sponsors. Chasco; Doug Fell Cattle; SHW Architects; The Y; McCall, Parkhurst & Horton LLP; Gulf Coast Paper; Texas Fixtures & Interiors; D. Scott Heselmeyer, PC; Waste Management. Thanks to all the sponsors for their support of the Hutto Economic Development Corporation.
Please let me or the economic development staff know if we can be of assistance to you. I look forward to visiting with you at one of our Second Thursday Power Breakfast and at the Year in Review Banquet.
Warmest regards,
Scott Martinez, CEcD
Hutto Economic Development Corporation
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... that the median age of school buildings in Hutto ISD is 6 years?
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