Howdy, Hutto. We’ve got another big week of local news: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin reportedly has its eyes on Hutto for a major industrial project, which makes it feel like we might be sending Hippos to space sooner than anyone expected. We also finally have a name for Hutto ISD’s second high school, new construction updates on CR 137, plans for a major new shopping center, a well-earned congratulations to Hutto High School’s Class of 2026, and plenty more down below.

Second High School Named | Hutto ISD’s second high school will be named Creekside High School, honoring local waterways and Hippo Nation history when it opens for the 2027–2028 school year.

Blue Origin Project | Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is reportedly considering Hutto for a $650 million industrial campus that could bring 2,000 jobs to the area, though no final deal has been announced.

Road Improvements | Night work is underway near FM 1660 S from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Friday, May 22 as part of intersection and signal improvements tied to a larger project expected to eventually bring a new roundabout, added lanes, road widening, pedestrian upgrades, drainage work, and better traffic flow to the area.

Fire Station Plan | Hutto’s early plans for a city-run fire station near the Megasite are drawing pushback from Hutto Fire Rescue, which says it was not consulted and is already planning nearby service expansion.

New Shopping Center | Hutto’s economic development corporation has signed a deal with Fidelis to develop Cottonwood Marketplace, a 58-acre shopping and dining center on the city-owned Cottonwood Tract near U.S. 79 and CR 132.

New Brunch | Julio’s Mexican Restaurant in Hutto is now serving all-you-can-eat brunch every Sunday with unlimited dishes for families and friends.

McAlister’s Opened | One of the longest-running jokes in Hutto finally has a punchline: McAlister’s Deli officially opened last week, so go grab yourself a sandwich!

Hutto Farmers Market | 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd • 3–7 PM

Teen Writing Group | The Story Emporium & Bookshop • 5:45–6:45 PM

The Blind Pour Experience | Grapes & Rye • 6–9 PM

Speed Jigsaw Puzzling | Cottonwood Creek Brewery • 6 PM

Dominoes 42 | Hutto Discovery UMC • 1–3 PM

The Blind Pour Experience | Grapes & Rye • 6–9 PM

Raul Ochoa (Live Music) | Cottonwood Creek Brewery • 6 PM

Trivia Night | The Downtown Hall of Fame • 7–10 PM

Hutto High School Graduation Ceremony | Hutto Memorial Stadium • 7 PM

Summer Reading Kick-off and Concert | Hutto Public Library • 2–3 PM

Hutto Mural Fest | The Gin at the Hutto Co-Op • 5–9 PM

Looking for a Game (LFG) Meet-Up | The Story Emporium & Bookshop • 5:30–7 PM

Painting with Bill - Desert Night Sky | Cumberland Road Art Studio • 6–8:30 PM

Raul Ochoa (Live Music) | Cottonwood Creek Brewery • 6 PM

2026 Sunset Block Party | The Gin at the Hutto Co-Op • 6–9 PM

Peterson Community Demonstration Garden Re-Grand Opening | Peterson Community Demonstration Garden • 8 AM–12 PM

Hutto Band & Color Guard Car Wash Fundraiser | Soapy Falls Express Car Warsh • 10 AM–4 PM

Learn to Draw with Bill | Cumberland Road Art Studio • 11 AM–1 PM

Middle Earth D&D RPG Campaign (18+) | The Story Emporium & Bookshop • 1:30–5:30 PM

Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons with Game Master Mom | The Story Emporium & Bookshop • 2–4 PM

Stained Glass Workshop - Spring Garden Stakes | Cumberland Road Art Studio • 3–7 PM

Adam Carney (Live Music) | Cottonwood Creek Brewery • 6 PM

Paint Your Pet - Watercolor Workshop | Cottonwood Creek Brewery • 12:30–2:30 PM

Viva Hutto Night Market & Lotería | Casa Jalisco Sports Bar & Grill • 3–7 PM

One of the biggest Hutto stories last week came from the Austin Business Journal, which reported that Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company, Blue Origin, is eyeing Hutto for a massive industrial project known publicly as “Project Blue Hub.” If it comes together, the project could bring a 1.3 million-square-foot manufacturing, research, warehouse, and logistics facility to the area, along with more than 2,000 jobs and a reported investment of at least $650 million.

That is a huge number; and potentially a huge moment for Hutto.

With Samsung continuing its build-out just down the road in Taylor and the SH 130 corridor entering a season of major growth, it is becoming more and more clear that eastern Williamson County is no longer on the edge of Central Texas’ future, it is right in the middle of it. If Blue Origin lands here, it would be another major signal that Hutto is becoming a serious player in the region’s next wave of industrial and technology development.

At the same time, growth this big deserves thoughtful attention. New jobs, new investment, and new opportunities are exciting, but they also come with real questions about roads, housing, utilities, public safety, schools, and the kind of community Hutto wants to be long-term. Growth is coming either way, but the goal should be sustainable growth that strengthens Hutto without overwhelming the people who already call it home.

For now, nothing appears final, and no public deal has been announced, but this is absolutely one to watch. Whether Blue Origin chooses Hutto or not, the message is clear: Hutto is on the radar, and the decisions made in this season will help shape what our community becomes for years to come.

A huge congratulations to the Hutto High School Class of 2026! Graduating high school is no small thing, and every senior walking across that stage has earned this moment through years of hard work, growth, and perseverance. This season may feel bittersweet as some of you prepare to leave Hutto for college, careers, the military, or new adventures in other cities, states, and maybe even countries, but your best years are still ahead of you. Wherever life takes you next, remember that you will always be part of Hippo Nation, and Hutto will always be one of the places that helped shape who you are.

Want to cheer them on? Hutto High School’s graduation ceremony is Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at Hutto Memorial Stadium.

Clouds roll in Tuesday, then rain and storm chances take over from Wednesday through the weekend. Highs cool from the upper 80s into the low 80s, with muggy mornings hanging around the upper 60s.

🌤️ Tuesday: Cloudy, mid-80s
🌧️ Wed–Fri: Storms, low 80s
🌧️ Weekend: More storms, low 80s
🌦️ Temps: 60s → 80s

👉 TL;DR: Stormy, cooler week

*Forecast subject to change… because it’s Texas.

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