Howdy, Hutto. Father’s Day is coming up Sunday (did you remember?), so this week we’re sharing a local guide to treating Dad around town: from coffee and brunch to barbecue, margaritas, beer, wine, and dessert. Also this week: a City Council runoff result, new Sprouts plans, a Cottonwood Creek Brewery win, Fourth of July details, a small business grant, and skate park plans for Fritz Park. More on all of that below.

Don’t forget: USA vs. Australia kicks off this Friday, June 19, at 2 p.m., and local spots including Snuffy’s Bar & Grill, Rio Grande Tex-Mex, Julio’s Mexican Restaurant, Casa Jalisco Sports Bar & Grill, Cottonwood Creek Brewery, Power Brewing Project, and Sand n Sip Social are great places to check for the match. Grab a seat, order something local, and support the Hutto businesses making room for the community to cheer on Team USA together.

City Council Update | Jerrel W. Reynolds won the June 13 runoff for Hutto City Council Place 1 with 55.5% of the vote, with results still unofficial until canvassed.

New Grocery Store | Sprouts Farmers Market filed plans for a new Hutto store at the northeast corner of SH 130 and Hwy. 79, with construction currently listed to begin in September.

Skate Park Plans | Fritz Park is getting a new skate park through a City of Hutto partnership with Texas-based Skate Ecosystems.

Fourth Of July | Hutto’s free Independence Day Celebration, American Rhapsody, will bring food trucks, live music, vendors, kids’ activities, and fireworks to Adam Orgain Park on July 4 from 6–9:30 p.m.

Small Business Grant | Hutto General Store was selected as one of 10 Texas recipients of the American Express Shop Small Grant, giving the local business $20,000 to reinvest in its shop.

Local Brewery Win | Cottonwood Creek Brewery’s Close Enough Brown Ale won gold at the Fredericksburg Craft Brewers Festival, and 4-packs are now available in the taproom.

Summer Storytime & Craft (ages 3-12) | The Story Emporium & Bookshop • 10:45–11:45 AM

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

The Crafty Corner - Ages 18+ | Hutto Public Library • 3–7 PM

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

June Book Swap | Hutto Wine Bar • 6–7 PM

Free Soccer Clinic Hosted by FC Westlake | Riverwalk Soccer Fields • 6:30 PM

Pickleball Lessons | Riverwalk Pickleball Courts • 7–8 PM

Wildlife on the Move: Cool, Cold-Blooded Critters | Hutto Public Library • 11 AM–12 PM

Wildlife on the Move: Cool, Cold-Blooded Critters | Hutto Public Library • 1–2 PM

Meet The Brewers | Cottonwood Creek Brewery • 6 PM

USA vs. Australia (FIFA World Cup 2026) | Rio Grande Tex Mex Restaurant • 2 PM

Pokémon Trading Card Game Meetup (Kids Event) | The Story Emporium & Bookshop • 4:30–6 PM

SE&B: Monthly Book Club Meeting | The Story Emporium & Bookshop • 5:30–7 PM

Paint Pour Floral Techniques Class | Bonura Studio • 6–8 PM

Painting Class with Bill - Father's Day | Cumberland Road Art Studio • 6–8:30 PM

Hutto Market Days | The Gin at the Hutto Co-Op • 9 AM–2 PM

Stained Glass Workshop: Texas Two Step Workshop | Cumberland Road Art Studio • 10 AM–2 PM

Gilmore Girls Day | The Story Emporium & Bookshop • 10 AM–8 PM

Fathers Day Market + Goat Shenanigans | Cottonwood Creek Brewery • 12–5 PM

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

Fathers Day Brunch | Cottonwood Creek Brewery • 11 AM–3 PM

Pops and Pinots | Hutto Wine Bar • 12–6 PM

Books & Brews for Dad: A Father’s Day Celebration | The Story Emporium & Bookshop • 12–5 PM

Blind Date With a Book Swap | The Story Emporium & Bookshop • 1–2 PM

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 21, and you don’t have to leave Hutto to make Dad feel celebrated. Whether he’s a coffee-and-brunch guy, a barbecue guy, a burger-and-beer guy, someone who wants a walk at the park, or just a little time with the people he loves, there are plenty of good ways to spend the day close to home.

Start With Coffee
If you want to ease into the day, start with a local coffee stop at Lamppost Coffee in downtown Hutto or Afugá Coffee on Muirfield Bend. Baked ’n Sconed is another local favorite for pastries, scones, and coffee, but I’d plan ahead there if you’re hoping to bring something home for Father’s Day.

My Brunch Pick
For brunch, my personal Hutto pick is Hippo Cafe. It’s local, casual, and exactly the kind of hometown breakfast spot that feels right for Father’s Day morning. If you want something a little more polished or scenic, Jack Allen’s Kitchen at the Co-Op is a great option too, especially if you want to make a little outing out of it and enjoy the atmosphere around the Co-Op District.

Add An Easy Outdoor Stop
If the weather cooperates, Father’s Day doesn’t have to be all about food and reservations. Take a walk at Hutto Lake Park, let the kids burn off some energy at Adam Orgain Park, or bring a chair and make it a simple afternoon outside. Sometimes the best Father’s Day plan is just good food, a little fresh air, and time together close to home.

Keep It Classic For Lunch Or Dinner
If lunch or dinner is more the plan, Hutto has plenty of options depending on Dad’s style. Southside Market & Barbeque is the obvious pick for brisket, sausage, and a no-fuss Texas barbecue meal, while Top Notch brings the classic burger-and-shake feel. The Downtown Hall of Fame is a good downtown option for burgers, drinks, and a local bar feel, and Cottonwood Creek Brewery works well for families who want barbecue, local beer, cocktails, and a relaxed Father’s Day hangout. If Dad is in the mood for Mexican or Tex-Mex, Julio’s Mexican Restaurant, Rio Grande Tex-Mex, and Casa Jalisco are all easy local picks for fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, chips and salsa, and a Father’s Day margarita.

Margaritas, Beer, Or Wine
If drinks are part of the plan, Hutto has that covered too. Julio’s, Rio Grande, and Casa Jalisco are the places I’d look for a margarita with lunch or dinner, while Power Brewing Project is a solid local stop for craft beer and Cottonwood Creek gives you the brewery-and-smokehouse combo in one place. If wine is more his thing, Hutto Wine Bar downtown is a quieter option for a glass of wine and a slower afternoon.

End With Something Sweet
For dessert, Amy’s Ice Creams is the easy new Hutto pick, especially if the family wants to keep things simple after lunch or dinner. And if Dad is more of a pie guy, Texan Cafe & Pie Shop is always worth keeping in mind… just plan ahead if you want to pick something up before Sunday. However you celebrate, the best part is simple: grab Dad, pick a local spot and spend a little time supporting the Hutto businesses that help make this community feel like home.

Hours can change for holidays, so check with each spot before heading out.

Hutto’s 7-on-7 football team kept its summer momentum rolling, following up its A&M Showcase title with another championship run at SMU.

The Hippos battled through a full slate of games, picking up pool-play wins over Kaufman, Arlington Bowie, Frisco Liberty, and Azle before moving into bracket play, where they beat Royse City 25–13 and edged Brock 21–20 in the semifinal.

Hutto then got a little payback in the championship game, taking down Liberty Christian 18–7 after falling to them earlier in pool play, giving the Hippos their second tournament title in as many weeks and another exciting sign of what’s building ahead of football season.

A running list of businesses, restaurants and developments headed our way.

Rice Stop | 210 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Suite 100 • Opening TBD

Swig | 1101 Muirfield Bend Drive • Soft open now; grand opening June 26

Buffalo Wild Wings | 2270 Muirfield Drive • Expected September 2026

Dollar Tree | 150 Alliance Blvd. • Expected Fall 2026

Petco | 150 Alliance Blvd. • Expected Fall 2026

Antioch Pizza | 199 Co-op Blvd. • Opening 2026

El Pollo Rico | 901 Ed Schmidt Blvd. • Expected 2026

HTeaO | Across from the KFC on Chris Kelley Blvd. • Date TBD

Munch Munch Waffles & More | 170 Alliance Blvd., Suite 100 • Buildout expected July 2026–January 2027

Sprouts Farmers Market | Hwy. 79 and SH 130 development • Construction expected September 2026–February 2028, with opening expected in 2028

Longhorn Steakhouse | Sprouts development at Hwy 79 and SH 130 • Date TBD

Residence Inn by Marriott | 328 Ed Schmidt Blvd. • Date TBD

Cottonwood Retail Development | Cottonwood Properties • 58-acre retail development planned; tenants and timeline TBD

Hutto starts cloudy and hot, with highs climbing from the upper 80s into the 90s. Storm chances pick up Thursday through Saturday, then Sunday turns hotter again with scattered thunder still possible. It’ll most likely be muggy and warm.

🌦️ Tue–Wed: Clouds, upper 80s to 90s
🌧️ Thu–Fri: Storm chances, 80s to 90s
🌧️ Sat: Thunderstorms, mid-80s
🌦️ Sun: Storms possible, mid-90s
🌘 Nights: Crescent to quarter moon

👉 TL;DR: Stormy and steamy

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

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