The City of Hutto and Hutto ISD approved an interlocal agreement to host a local Public Education Government (PEG) channel at their meetings March 21.

The channel will begin broadcasting Hutto's content to the city's Time Warner Cable customers within 120 days. Channel content will include information from the city and district such as events, health and safety tips and rebroadcasts of meetings. Eventually, it could include curriculum programs and live streaming.

"It's pretty slick," HISD Superintendent Doug Killian said.

The PEG will be offered through Time Warner on channel 10.

Management of the channel will be provided by Hutto High School video tech students and the district's public information office in collaboration with city officials. The students will work with video editing, television production and possible career and technical certification for the channel.

The district will pay $6,000 for the channel, or half the cost of the required equipment, with the city paying the other half of equipment costs and any additional costs to run fiber for the channel.

"I am thrilled about this upcoming program that HISD and the city are partnering on; it is a win-win for everyone," Hutto Mayor Debbie Holland said. "This will provide yet another communication tool for both the ISD and the City of Hutto as we strive to keep our citizens informed."