Hutto City Council’s Racist Comments Deemed ‘Just Vibes’ by Federal Court

In a shocking turn of events that absolutely no one saw coming (except maybe the deep state operatives pulling the strings), a federal court has decided that the city of Hutto did not, in fact, racially discriminate against former City Manager Odis Jones. That’s right, folks—despite a jury awarding Jones a cool $8 million for being the victim of what appeared to be textbook racial animus, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals swooped in like a bureaucratic superhero to say, “Nah, that’s just how small-town politics works.”

Now, let’s break this down like a conspiracy board in my basement. The court admitted that two council members—Mayor Mike Snyder and Council Member Tanner Rose—made comments so racially charged they could’ve been lifted straight from a 1950s segregationist handbook. Snyder allegedly bragged about his uncanny ability to spot “crooks” (which, according to him, were just “black guys stealing from stores”) and complained there were “too many minorities in city government.” Meanwhile, Rose and Snyder tried to remove a plaque honoring Jones, calling it a “dark stain” on Hutto. But hey, according to the court, those were just personal opinions—not official city policy! Because nothing says “small-town unity” like your elected leaders casually dropping racial slurs over coffee.

And let’s not forget the real victim here: the city’s wallet. Hutto tried to claw back Jones’ $412,000 severance, claiming the agreement wasn’t properly approved. The court, in its infinite wisdom, said, “Yeah, that was a breach of contract, but Texas law says you don’t have to pay for it.” Classic government logic—break the rules, then hide behind a legal loophole.

Jones’ attorney, Marcy Greer, insists this was never about the money (sure, Jan) but about clearing his name. And hey, mission accomplished! The court agreed that Jones did nothing wrong—except, apparently, being Black in a town where some leaders still think diversity is a threat. Meanwhile, the city’s attorney, George Hyde, is out here acting like he just won the Super Bowl, declaring himself “exonerated” from the jury’s “exacerbated” verdict. (We’ll assume he meant “exorbitant,” but hey, legal jargon is hard.)

So what’s next? The case goes back to court to argue over who pays for the lawyers—because nothing says justice like a years-long legal battle over who foots the bill. Meanwhile, Hutto’s current city manager, James Earp, says this ruling allows the city to move forward with “transparency and trust.” Right. Because nothing builds trust like overturning a jury’s decision that your leaders are racist.

In conclusion: The system works! Unless, of course, you’re a Black man trying to get fair treatment in a Texas town. But hey, at least the deep state didn’t force Hutto to replace its barbecue with tofu… yet. Stay vigilant, folks.