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CollegePros co-owners Kim Heffernan and Kate Trent help Central Texas students and their families navigate the college application process, including selecting colleges, writing essays and receiving financial aid.

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Hutto ISD adopts tax rate for FY 2025-26, keeps rate flat

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Updated 5:10 PM | Aug 26, 2025 CDT