Downtown Hutto

Downtown Hutto

Written by Matt Painter Friday, 09 May 2008

 

Hutto — The City of Hutto was incorporated in 1911, but the history of the town dates back to 1876. Hutto’s downtown reflects this rich history and is home to many businesses, restaurants, shops and service providers. The downtown area is situated north of Hwy. 79 and west of FM 1660 North along East Street.

Restaurants

1. The Texan Café opened in Frameswitch in 1996, just east of Hutto along Hwy. 79. In 2005, the restaurant moved to its current location. It is open Tuesday-Saturday and features “Pie Happy Hour” from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. daily.

2. Mario’s Mexican Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a cozy atmosphere. Located at 209 East St., it is open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 846-1778

Automotive

3. Offering affordable used cars, trucks and SUVs, Hutto Autoplex is located at the corner of East Street and Hwy. 79.

Health, Childcare and Fitness

4. Catering to the fitness needs of women, Curves is located at 206 Farley St. 846-2808

5. A Mother’s Choice is a Christian-based center that offers childcare for children ages 18 months through pre-kindergarten. It is located at 208 Farley St. Contact Laura Vega at 759-2250.

6. Dr. Timothy J. Bulgerin provides family and cosmetic dental services at Hutto Dental. Located at 115B East St., some of his services include oral surgery, bleaching, implants and crowns. 846-2468

7. Hutto Family Chiropractic offers traditional chiropractic care as well as nutritional consultation and pharmaceutical-strength herbs. Drs. Melanie and Laura Rost, 846-1820

Retail

8. Offering an extensive line of accessories and gifts, Creative Touch Interiors and Gifts can also provide interior design services. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. It shares the building at 103 East St. with Point Design and Capital Graphics. 759-1088

9. Dragonfly is a full-service florist and gift shop that offers gourmet gift baskets featuring designer chocolates and pastries. Contact Cindy Allen-Lott, 846-1777.

10. Everything Hippo is located at 203 East St. and open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 846-1195

Professional Services

11. Ken Ludwig Allstate Insurance offers comprehensive home, business, auto and life insurance services. 106A East St., 759-3939

12. The Hutto News is a free weekly newspaper, published on Wednesdays. 101-A East St., 759-1420

13. Serving Hutto and surrounding areas since 1984, Woodsman Company provides pruning, brush removal, stump grinding and small lot clearing. 846-2535

14. Located at 106B East St., Harris and Schroeder, Attorneys & Counselors at Law provide free consultations for general legal services including criminal, family, real estate and commercial law. 828-7749

15. Savemypc.com owner Mike Adams offers comprehensive computer services including home, business and wireless networks, computer repair and data recovery. The store is located at 113 East St. and is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment on Saturday. 853-9859

15. Jim H. Johnson, C.P.A., 113 East St., 759-3596

16. Realty World, 115A East St., Dennis R. Schmidt, Realtor, 759-2604

16. Edmund G. Schmidt Agency, Germania Insurance, 115A East St., 759-3277

17. Hair Designs by Joscelyn, 105B East St. , 846-6451

8. Point Design offers design/build services for both residential and commercial clients. Call Matt Widmer, 759-7646.

8. Founded in 1992, Capital Graphics is a full-service printing broker. It provides letterhead, envelopes, business cards, checks and election supplies for more than 65 counties in the state. Call Chris or Howard Widmer at 846-1100.

18. Family owned and operated since 1928, Guthrie Cleaners is a full-service dry cleaner located at 307 Farley St. Other services include boot and shoe repair, leather cleaning and wedding dress preservation. Garry Guthrie, 759-2511

Nonprofit

15. The offices of New Hope Christian Church are located at 113 East St. The church meets at Hutto Elementary School at 100 Mager Lane. Mike Crow, 759-2665

History

19. Legend has it that around 1915, a train carrying circus animals stopped in Hutto for supplies. During the stop a hippo got loose and ended up in Cottonwood Creek. Soon after the city adopted the hippo as its mascot. In 2003 the Texas Legislature declared Hutto the “Official Hippo Capital of Texas.” “Henrietta” is the 7-ton concrete hippo located on East Street just north of Hwy. 79. She was purchased and placed there in 1986 by the Hutto Chamber of Commerce.