Hutto City Council Approves Investment in New Downtown Business, The Story Emporium & Bookshop
HUTTO, November 21, 2025 – In a continued effort to support small businesses and encourage activity in the historic downtown district, the Hutto City Council has approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with The Story Emporium & Bookshop, LLC, a locally owned bookstore and café that recently opened at 202 US Highway 79. The agreement, approved during the November 20 Council meeting, provides up to $31,600 in sales tax reimbursement to support the renovation and continued operation of the
Texas Solicitor General Supports Hutto’s Legal Position in Texas Supreme Court Case
HUTTO, November 13, 2025 – The Texas Solicitor General has filed a brief with the Texas Supreme Court supporting the City of Hutto’s position in an ongoing case involving Public Improvement District (PID) bonds issued for the Co-Op District. The case stems from a 2018 bond issuance approved under previous City leadership and legal counsel. The $17.4 million in PID bonds funded infrastructure improvements for the Co-Op District, with repayment structured through assessments on property owners and a
