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VOLUME 18, ISSUE 8 APRIL 14MAY 10, 2023

The I-35 North expansion runs from Hwy. 290 East to SH 45 N. The project will add a high-occupancy vehicle lane in each direction on the main road along with other improvements.

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Plan for relief The need for the project arose from studies showing I-35 as one of the most congested roads in Texas, said Bradley Wheelis, a public information ocer for the Texas Department of Transportation. Project funding was approved in September and comes from TxDOT and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the region’s transportation plan- ning group. The largest change on the way with the I-35 North project includes the addition of a nontolled high-occu- pancy vehicle lane in each direction. TxDOT ocials said that lane is intended for use by vehicles with more than two people, such as individuals carpooling and buses.

BY GRACE DICKENS & BRIAN RASH Improved mobility is the goal of the $606 million I-35 North project that began in March. Slated to add a main lane in each direction, create a diverging diamond interchange and expand frontage roads, the project on I-35 from Hwy. 290 East to SH 45 N has raised concerns for residents and businesses that await its completion in 2029. “In the length of time [construction on I-35] takes, some of us are going to have to probably gure out or try to go a dierent route,” said Noe Gonzalez, a Pugerville resident who commutes to downtown Austin on week- days. “That may include toll lanes, which not everybody can aord to do on a daily basis.” The ocial project groundbreaking occurred March 29.

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Hutto ISD to hold largest bond election in district history

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MILLIONS IN IMPROVEMENTS A $522M Hutto ISD bond election called for May would build new campuses, upgrade facilities and purchase new learning tools.

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In an attempt to keep up with enrollment growth, Hutto ISD will hold a $522 million bond election in May—by far the largest the district has ever called. Student enrollment in HISD has

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FROM AMY: I-35 is a longstanding major interstate highway used to get around the Austin metro and beyond, so as growth occurs, traffic increases; bottlenecks occur; and frustration spikes among drivers. When road construction is planned, it is important for drivers to be aware so they can pack patience and plan alternate routes or allow for extra travel time. You can count on Community Impact to give you details on area road projects, including I-35 in this issue’s front-page story. Amy Leonard Bryant , GENERAL MANAGER

FROM BRIAN: This issue of Community Impact features a Local Voter Guide for the upcoming May 6 election (see Pages 16-17 and 19). The guide provides a sample ballot that breaks down a $522 million Hutto ISD bond package and has interviews with the seven candidates running for Hutto City Council and the three candidates running for the Pflugerville ISD board of trustees. Brian Rash, SENIOR EDITOR

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3 FACT Fitness , a sports and ath- letic training facility that has a variety of programs based on its proprietary six-phase Foundational Athletic Coaching Technique, opened March 3 at 200 S. I-35 Ste. J1, Round Rock. It is locally owned and operated by Robert Otis. 512-630-2812. www.factfitnesscoaching.com 4 Microchem Laboratory opened in a 46,110-square-foot facility at 1700 Chisholm Trail Road in January. Microchem provides lab testing ser- vices that include microbial, cosmetic and medical device testing. The lab was constructed to meet the increased needs of businesses for research and development, according to the company. 512-310-8378. www.microchem.com COMING SOON 5 Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill , a

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7 A third Round Rock location of Dutch Bros. Coffee at 2630 S. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Round Rock, is scheduled to open this spring, although a specific opening date has not been set, according to a company representative. The Dutch Bros. menu includes specialty drinks, such as German chocolate mochas, Dutch sodas and smoothies. The second Round Rock location of the drive-thru coffee chain opened March 4. www.dutchbros.com 8 Georgia-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe will open in a 1,684-square-foot space in the new Diamond 79 devel- opment located at 2980 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Round Rock. The smoothie chain that also offers a variety of flatbreads, wraps, sandwiches and breakfast items, is expected to open by the end of summer, according to listing agent Frances Crossley. www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

restaurant known for its authentic Southwestern cuisine, will expand into the Round Rock market in November with a location anchoring the first phase of the Diamond 79 commercial development at 2980 Joe DiMaggio Blvd. Founded in Cedar Park in 2012 by co-owners Carlos Manzano and Santos Garcia, the restaurant also has locations in Leander and Georgetown. The restau- rant and bar will occupy a 5,463-square- foot space in the development, with an additional 850 square feet of patio dining space. 512-528-0889. www.bluecornharvest.com 6 Color Coated Nails Bar & Spa will open in a 1,530-square-foot space in the new Diamond 79 Plaza retail develop- ment under construction at 2980 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Round Rock. A prospec- tive opening date for the salon and spa is not yet available, listing agent Frances Crossley said.

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food trailer, offers desserts including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, peach cobbler and banana pudding. 512-262-9983. www.sugascakery.com COMING SOON 4 A new Hobby Lobby store is under construction next to Pflugerville’s Stone Hill Town Center. Representatives from developer Identity Capital and the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony for the store March 7. The 55,000-square- foot arts and crafts store will be located on Terrell Lane. Construction on the store will likely wrap up late this year, but it might not open until early 2024. www.hobbylobby.com 5 Hybrid Physical Therapy will open

May 1 at 2512 W. Pecan St., Ste. 100, Pflugerville. Led by Dr. Vinh Vuong, the practice will help patients with a focus on orthopedic injuries and sports injuries. Vuong has been in the Austin area since 2019, and he said he also teaches other physical therapists in advanced residency and fellowship courses. 512-240-2204 RELOCATIONS 6 Perfect Fit Alterations & Tailoring , owned by Esther Lonfo, relocated to a larger space at 701 FM 685, Ste. 625, Pflugerville, on March 23. The shop originally opened in March 2020 in the same center in Ste. 530. Perfect Fit offers alterations for clothing for weddings, quinceaneras, bar mitzvahs and other events. 512-273-2825. www.perfectfitalt.com

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2 Pediatric and family medical practice Neighborly MD opened March 21 at 701 FM 685, Ste. 600, Pflugerville. At Neighborly, pediatric specialist Crystal Salinas provides a selection of pediatric care services including behavioral health, flu shots and newborn care. 512-808-0190. www.neighborlydocs.com 3 Cake and cupcake shop Suga’s Cakery opened a brick-and-mortar storefront at 1100 Grand Avenue Parkway, Ste. 112, Pflugerville, on March 25. Suga’s Cakery, which previously operated out of a

1 Austin Regional Clinic opened a new location April 3 at 15803 Windermere Drive, Ste. 102, Pflugerville. The 3,200-square-foot ARC Senior Care clinic provides health care services for Medicare patients age 55 and older with chronic health concerns. It is the 34th ARC location in Central Texas and the third in Pflugerville. 512-989-2680. www.arcseniorcare.com

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A new mobile photobooth called Geaux 360 Photo Booth will begin accepting appointments this May. The Hutto-based business will offer 360-degree pho- tography booth services at events in Hutto and other nearby cities, including props and effects. 210-880-5587. Instagram: Geaux 360 Photo Booth ANNIVERSARIES 5 Camp Bow Wow will celebrate five years in business in May at its loca- tion at 600 Lemens Ave., Ste. 1000, Hutto. The dog care franchise provides services that include boarding and grooming. The Hutto location also offers dog day care, where dogs can run around with other dogs in monitored, spacious play areas. 833-364-5433. www.campbowwow.com

Hutto. Owner Kelly Chappell said the new crew of about 55 employees con- sists mostly of Hutto residents. The original Top Notch opened in 1971 on Burnet Road in Austin and is known for its charcoal hamburgers and old-fash- ioned drive-up format. See Page 23 for more on the new location. 512-759-3812. www.topnotchaustin.com COMING SOON 4 Bumble Bee Pediatric Dentistry will open by the end of 2023 in the North Forrest Office Park at 351 Exchange Blvd., Ste. 140, Hutto. Terry Duncan, permitting coordinator for North For- rest, confirmed the business signed a lease with her company. Bumble Bee will provide dental care for young children and adolescents.

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2 A new microbrewery called Rockabilly Brewing opened March 4 at 1133 CR 137, Hutto. The brewery has a variety of craft beers on tap, including several brewed on-site. Co-founder Brandi Calhoun said Rockabilly will expand its offerings in the coming months and features a wealth of outdoor seating as well as food trucks and events. 512-686-2261. www.rockabillybrewing.com 3 Top Notch Hamburgers opened a sec- ond location March 22 at 121 Co-Op Blvd.,

1 Fitness studio Hotworx held a grand opening March 23 for its new location at 567 Chris Kelley Blvd., Ste. 102, Hutto. The locally owned 24-hour franchise of- fers short 15- to 30-minute self-guided workout programs that take place in an infrared sauna at any time of day. 512-885-8010. www.hotworx.net

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The city of Hutto will host Get Outdoors Hutto, an overnight, family-friendly camping event that will include dinner, s’mores and breakfast. There will also be outdoor activities, educational sessions and games. 5 p.m. April 21-10:30 a.m. April 22. $30 per family. Adam Orgain Park, 1001 CR 137, Hutto. 512-759-4015. www.huttotx.gov

25 SEEK OPPORTUNITY AT A CAREER FAIR The Austin Career Fair takes place this year in Pugerville. The in-person hiring event is perfect for candidates interested in sales and management, and it will connect job seekers with hiring managers from several companies. Preregistration is available online, and candidates should bring at least 15 printed copies of their resume. 6-8 p.m. Free. Courtyard Marriott Austin-Pugerville, 16100 Impact Way, Pugerville. www.unitedcareerfairs.com 27 JAM TO A ROCK SHOW The American Gypsy Band will play a live show in Round Rock. The Central Texas group plays a blended genre of music described as “honky tonk hippy groove” and has released ve original albums since forming in 2011. 8-10 p.m. Free. Round Rock Tavern, 113 W. Main St., Round Rock. 512-255-9777. www.roundrocktavern.com 29 HEAD TO A DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL Experience the dierent cultures that make up the Pugerville community through a variety of cuisines, live music performances by local artists and craft vendors selling handmade goods. Called Slice of Pugerville, the event will include two stages for live music, a kids area, an eating contest, a food tent and a beer booth. The event will spread through Main, First and Second streets. Shuttle service will be available. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Downtown Pugerville, Main Street. 512-990-6350. https://parks.pugervilletx.gov MAY 05 CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO The Three Legged Goat will partner with El Rincon Mexican Restaurant to host a Cinco de Mayo event that will feature a fajita bar, frozen margaritas and live music. 5-10 p.m. Free. Three Legged Goat, 200 E. Pecan St., Pugerville. 512-968-0386. www.threeleggedgoatatx.com

APRIL 22 PARTICIPATE IN A BUTTERFLY- THEMED FUN RUN The Central Texas Mycological Society is hosting a 3-mile fun run and walk around Lake Pugerville. The family- friendly event celebrates the migration of the Monarch buttery and Earth Day as well as oering an educationally immersive experience with fun facts along the route. 8-11 a.m. $30 suggested donation. Lake Pugerville, 18216 Weiss Lane, Pugerville. www.centraltexasmycology.org 22 ATTEND AN EARTH DAY FESTIVAL The city of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department will host an Earth Day festival to bring the community together and promote awareness and care for the environment. The festival will have vendor booths and a variety of activities and services. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Yonders Point in Old Settlers Park, 3103 Aten Loop, Round Rock. 512-218-5400. www.roundrocktexas.gov 22 SEE A CHOIR CONCERT The Round Rock Community Choir will perform a concert titled “Come to the Water.” The family-friendly program will be held on Earth Day and incorporate themes that artistically demonstrate how water plays a critical role in the earth’s ecosystem. 7-9 p.m. Free. First United Methodist Church, 1004 N. Mays St., Round Rock. 512-255-3336. www.roundrockcommunitychoir.org 25 EAT SOME GREAT FOOD The Taste of Round Rock 2023 family-friendly community event will feature dozens of restaurants and caterers showcasing their cuisine to more than 1,000 attendees. 6-8 p.m. Free (age 10 and under, parking); $30 (advance admission); $35 (at the door). Round Rock Sports Center, 2400 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock. 512-255-5805. www.tasteofroundrock.com

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Design work is set to begin on a project bringing several major upgrades to CR 132 in Hutto. The Hutto Arterial Project would expand the section of CR 132 between Limmer Loop and CR 199 into a six-lane roadway with three lanes in each direction. It would also add an overpass on CR 132 over Hwy. 79. At a March 23 meeting, Hutto City Council approved a $927,920.96 contract for engineering and design

work on the project with Garver LLC. City staff said the overpass is expected to mitigate the effect of two nearby developments: Cottonwood Properties and the Megasite. A completion date and cost will not be available until the design process is further along, city staff said. Timeline: March 2023-TBD Cost: TBD Funding source: TBD

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Southeast Loop Segment 1 The first of three segments on a new major arterial road in Hutto is nearing completion after two years of con- struction. The project constructed a three-lane roadway south of Hwy. 79 between SH 130 and CR 137. Crews are finishing work on the eastern portion of the roadway that when complete will provide an alternative to Hwy. 79. Timeline: summer 2021-summer 2023 Cost: $11.7 million Funding source: Williamson County

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Pflugerville will soon begin bidding for a construction contrac- tor on a project bringing several improvements to the intersection of FM 685 and SH 130. The scope of the project includes new sidewalks and pedestrian enhancements, but the most substantial change will come for southbound SH 130 traffic turning right onto FM 685. The project will eliminate the separated lanes for turning right, instead adding a dedicated right- turn lane at the existing signalized intersection of FM 685 and SH 130. City staff said the changes are expected to reduce traffic speeds and improve safety. Pflugerville City Council approved an advance funding agreement with the Texas Depart- ment of Transportation for the project Feb. 28. The agreement is required before beginning

construction since the project is partially in the state right of way. Timeline: TBD Cost: $3.1 million Funding source: city of Pflugerville

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Ed Schmidt study seeks to ease traffic An upcoming traffic study in Hutto will analyze traffic at two key inter- sections along Ed Schmidt Boulevard. Hutto City Council approved a $46,418 contract with Garver LLC for the study March 23. The 60-day study will collect data on traffic flow at the road’s inter- sections with Limmer Loop and the entrance to Lowe’s. Timeline: spring-summer Cost: $46,418 Funding source: city of Hutto

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PROJECT DETAILS • New sidewalks • Reduced speed limit • Dedicated right-turn lane SOURCE: CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

FM 3349 at Hwy. 79 traffic plan With the addition of new raised medians in March, a new traffic plan is in place for turns and U-turns at the intersection of Hwy. 79 and FM 3349 in Hutto. Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles said the changes will help to minimize the time vehicles must wait to turn. Timeline: February 2023-TBD Cost: $84.6 million Funding source: Williamson County

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Projects underway in Pflugerville

Mixed-use Pflugerville development will bring homes, businesses A 120.3-acre tract of land north of Cameron Road and south of Pleasanton Parkway in Pflugerville will be home to a mixed-use single-family devel- include approximately 70 acres of single-family homes, 30 acres of parks and open space, and 20 acres of neighborhood commercial. Jeremy Frazzell, Pflugerville planning and BY CARSON GANONG PLEASANTON PKWY.

opment called the Murchison Development. On Feb. 28, Pflugerville City Council approved zoning for the tract, rezoning it from agricultural and development reserve to a combination of sin- gle-family residential, mixed use, neighborhood services and public space. Patrick Smith, a representative for architecture firm Halff Associates, said the development will

development services director, said the Murchison Development is part of a larger “parks district” planned along Cameron Road with an emphasis on trails and green space. The next steps for the mixed development will involve Land Strategies submitting a site plan to city staff, but officials have not yet indicated a timeline for when that will happen.

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H-E-B files site plan for location in east Pflugerville

The TDLR filings indicate H-E-B could build a store at 2641 E. Pfluger- ville Parkway on the west side of Lake Pflugerville and east of SH 130. H-E-B Construction Project Leader Blake Gardner said he would not confirm if the grocery chain will build a new store, but the filings indicate the project would cost a total of

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$48 million and total about 127,000 square feet. The TDLR filings state the project would begin construction in mid-July and complete construction by July 2024. However, Frazzell said the con- struction timeline listed by the TDLR is not definite, and the city cannot confirm an opening date.

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H-E-B filed a site plan with the city in December to build a store, said Jeremy Frazzell, Pflugerville planning and development services director. Additionally, on March 2, the grocery chain submitted a pair of filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

News from Pflugerville & Hutto ISDs

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HIGHLIGHTS PFLUGERVILLE ISD

Hutto ISD retention stipends could help staffing problems HUTTO ISD In an effort to recruit and retain teachers, Hutto ISD could give a series of incentive and TEACHER PAY Hutto ISD’s average teacher salary is just lower than the state median, according to a recent Texas Association of School Boards pay study.

Flexible school day program could provide alternatives for PfISD PFLUGERVILLE ISD A proposed program in Pflugerville ISD could provide school schedule alternatives for at-risk students. The Optional Flexible School Day Program established in the Texas Education Code allows districts to provide more varied instruction schedules for students who need it. Per the TEC, the district will submit an application to the Texas Education Agency to participate in the program. Laila Olivarez, chief academic and innovation officer, said the program would be open to students who are in danger of dropping out, have dropped out or are behind in core subjects. Possible alternatives for students include night classes, weekend classes and summer classes. “Some of our students really could use the flexibility of this type of schedule so that they can work or attend internships,” Olivarez said.

Pflugerville ISD board of trustees will meet April 20 at 7 p.m. 1401 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville MEETINGS WE COVER Following a March 23 vote, Pflugerville ISD is designated as a District of Innovation under the Texas Education Code for the second five-year period in a row. The status grants PfISD certain exemptions and flexibilities normally applied to charter schools. The district academic advisory council will now develop an innovation plan to focus PfISD’s goals under the classification. HUTTO ISD The board of trustees voted unanimously March 9 to cancel the district’s May election because incumbents Shara Turner and Felix Chavez were the only candidates to file. Turner and Chavez both began serving in 2020 and will each serve another three-year term.

retention stipends to its staff. Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations Cara Malone presented the stipend proposals to Hutto ISD trustees at a March 9 board meeting. The first of the proposals is a $500 “welcome home” stipend for new hires who graduated from Hutto High School. The remaining stipends are for teachers already employed by Hutto ISD: $500 for teachers who commit to staying for the 2023-24 school year and a one-time $500 stipend for referrals that result in a hire. Malone said the stipends would help Hutto ISD remain competitive with neighboring districts. Data from the Texas Association of School Boards shows teacher pay

Texas median salary

Years experience

Hutto ISD salary

0 Years

$53,300 $53,000

5 Years $55,000 $54,848 10 Years $57,400 $57,274 15 Years $59,500 $59,741 20 Years $61,975 $62,233 Average $57,448 $57,814

512-594-0000 www.pfisd.net

SOURCE: TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Hutto ISD board of trustees will meet April 27 at 6 p.m. 200 College St., Hutto 512-759-3771 www.hipponation.org

within HISD is just below the state median salary. Trustees will consider approving the stipends at an April meeting.

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News from the 88th legislative session

NUMBER TO KNOW That is how many bills and joint resolutions Texas lawmakers filed by March 10, the 60th day of the 2023 legislative session. All legislation, except for local bills, emergency appropriations and emergency matters from the governor, must be filed by the 60th day. 8,153

Senate unveils bills to reform the power grid after failures in 2021

FOCUS ON THE GRID

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and a group of Texas senators created a nine-bill plan to improve the state power grid. Some details on the top bills in the package include:

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Dispatchable power comes from sources such as natural gas and coal, and both Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott said supporting those sources is a top priority. Schwertner also highlighted SB 7, which would “level the playing field” between dispatchable and renewable power by providing incentives for companies to create new dispatch- able energy. SBs 6 and 7 were filed by Schwert- ner and Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, the chair and vice chair of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee. Two other bills that are key to the nine-bill plan include SB 2012, which would protect Texans from price gouging, and SB 2013 which would strengthen the state's grid infrastructure. Schwertner said senators were working closely with the Texas House to pass the reform package.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and a biparti- san group of Texas senators shared the details of a nine-bill plan to improve the reliability of Texas’ power grid. The March 9 announcement came about two years after Winter Storm Uri devastated Texas and revealed issues with the state’s power grid in 2021, which lawmakers and energy regulators are still working to fix. The first bill in the package, Senate Bill 6, would create the Texas Energy Insurance Program. Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, said the program would add 10,000 megawatts of energy—enough to power 7.5 million homes—to the state power supply. SB 6 would also establish a low- cost loan program to “maintain, restore and keep in operation current dispatchable generation here in Texas,” Schwertner said.

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Senate Bill 6

• Add 10,000 megawatts of energy to the state power supply • Create backup power for the state in times of crisis or severe weather • Provide low-cost loans to help communities generate power from natural gas and coal The Texas Energy Insurance Program

HB 25 Referred to as the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program, the bill would help implement cost savings by allowing drug wholesalers to contract with the state to import eligible prescription drugs from a Canadian supplier. REP. JAMES TALARICO District 50 • Democrat • Elected: 2018 HB 4491 The bill defines improvements to homes that increase the property value and are made after the most recent appraisal of the property for the purposes of ad valorem taxes. The improvements must not have been applied to the valuation of the previous fiscal year. REP. CAROLINE HARRIS District 52 • Republican • Elected: 2022

Senate Bill 2012

• Prevent power companies from charging high prices for energy • Create legislative committee to oversee grid reliability Protecting Texans from price gouging

Senate Bill 2013

SOURCE: TEXAS SENATE/COMMUNITY IMPACT • Increase security of Texas power grid • Protect grid from cyber and physical attacks Strengthening grid infrastructure

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LOCAL VOTER GUIDE GUIDE Candidates and information for local elections

DATES TO KNOW

WHERE TO VOTE

May 6 Election day May 6 Last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 8 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)

April 24 First day of early voting April 25 Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) May 2 Last day of early voting

Williamson and Travis counties are both open counties, meaning residents may vote at any location within their county for the May election. Polling locations are at www.wilco.org/departments/elections and www.countyclerk.traviccounty.org.

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*Incumbent

Proposition B: $10.5 million • Authorizing Hutto ISD to issue $10.5 million in bonds for the purchase and refresh of instructional devices Proposition C: $40 million • Authorizing Hutto ISD to issue $40 million in bonds for renovation of the College Street facility to include permanent space for accelerated learning programs For more information on the $522 million Hutto ISD bond, see pages 22-23.

• Hutto High School renovations & additions (nal phases): $68 million • Existing middle school classroom additions: $14 million • 9th Grade Center build-out to comprehensive high school: $180 million • Land acquisition: $32 million • Deferred maintenance projects: $24 million • Buses & satellite operations: $10 million • Technology infrastructure upgrades: $10.5 million

HUTTO CITY COUNCIL Place 1 Robin Sutton* Brian Thompson Place 4 Nicole Calderone Peter Gordon* Place 5 Marcus Coleman

PFLUGERVILLE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES Position 7 Agha Ahmed Brian Allen Chevonne Lorigo-Johst HUTTO ISD Proposition A: $471.5 million • Elementary No. 8: $63 million • Elementary No. 9: $70 million

James Weaver Dana Wilcott

Incumbent

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 75 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. Hutto City Council, Place 1 What will be your top priorities if you are elected? What uniquely qualies you for this position?

What is something you want Hutto residents to know about you? I have called Hutto home for 24 years and have seen my children graduate here. I honor those who have come before me, and those that will come after me. I currently live in the oldest “original” standing house in Hutto. I have trav- eled to other countries to serve those in need. My commitment is to grow Hutto, in a respect- ful way and bring prosperity to the community.

ROBIN SUTTON

I want to create the best quality of life for all of us that call Hutto home. I will continue to focus on our infrastructure needs to ensure we have the water/wastewater needed to support our growth. We need to nd solu- tions to alleviate our trac issues and commit the funds needed to provide necessary improvements to our roads and complete promised projects.

I have had the honor of serving on the Hutto City Council for over two years. During this time, we have had three city managers, four chief nancial ocers, three police chiefs and three city secretaries. It is time for sta- bility in city hall. I am currently participating in the strategic planning sessions that will be used to set our next budget and goals for our current leadership.

Occupation: personal shopper at H-E-B Plus Hutto Relevant experience: Hutto City Council member 512-269-1775 www.facebook.com/robinsuttonFFH

Occupation: marketing professional Relevant experience: BRIAN THOMPSON I have served on Hutto’s library board, Diversity & Inclusion Commission and Hutto ISD’s Long- Range Planning Committee www.votebrianthompson.info

My top priorities will be scal responsibility, managing economic growth and creating a Hutto for all residents.

Through my professional experience, I have developed a broad range of skills that can assist our city in developing in the way Hutto citizens envision. I bring the fortitude and passion for combating Hutto’s challenges and a unique perspective that, I hope, strengthens our community bonds.

I am a father of four and husband to an amazing mother. I entered this race because I want to represent citizens who want growth, oppor- tunity, and harmony for current and future residents of Hutto. I will always be dedicated to and driven by our city’s potential while prioritiz- ing citizen voices above the individual interests of a group of professionals, executives, or elected ocials.

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CANDIDATE Q&A

Get to know the candidates running in the election

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Hutto City Council, Place 4

What will be your top priorities if you are elected?

What uniquely qualies you for this position?

What is something you want Hutto residents to know about you?

NICOLE CALDERONE

My top priorities include public safety and support; nancial feasibility; infrastructure maintenance and expansion; open govern- ment; and cultural enrichment.

I set boundaries, use common sense and have a backbone. We need leadership to align with the needs of the people. We need to follow the money and hold accountable those who fall short.

I lived the rst half of my life in New England— mainly Southern New Hampshire. My family is loud and full of love. I am assertive and direct, which some people don’t appreciate. Nonethe- less, those are strong characteristics of a public servant. This will be my fth election.

Occupation: service coordinator

Relevant experience: I sat on boards, volun- teered on committees, and directed programs.

www.nicoleforhutto.com

Occupation: project manager Relevant experience: PETER GORDON

We need to focus on getting our roadways improved. The largest complaint we hear from citizens is the increased trac in the city. We have three key projects that are fully funded that I will help ensure we prioritize. I also want to move up in priority the planned overpass at CR 132.

I have served on the City Council for the past four years during some very tumultu- ous times. I understand city management and complex issues like tax increment reinvestment zones and public improve- ment districts. My project management experience helps me plan aspects of gov- ernment. I am a critical thinker and study before making a decision.

I am a servant leader who has built strong relationships within and around our commu- nity. I work well with our county government, surrounding cities, local charities, churches and service organizations. I am a member of the Rotary Club and serve on the board of directors for the Hutto YMCA. I know how to get things done.

I’ve served on the Hutto City Council for the last four years; my project management experience 512-630-4903 • www.facebook.com/ gordonforhuttocitycouncil

Hutto City Council, Place 5

MARCUS COLEMAN

Occupation: retired Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. manager Relevant experience: I was a deputy director for disposition of over $20 billion in substandard assets. 512-948-0307 JAMES WEAVER

Occupation: education Relevant experience: I have a certi- cation in operational leadership; and school district educational leadership experience www.facebook.com/danawilcott DANA WILCOTT

Occupation: health professional/ business owner Relevant experience: I am a member of the library board and emergency preparedness task force. 512-688-9857 • vote4coleman.com

What will be your top priorities if you are elected? My top priorities will be to diversify our tax base to be more “recession-proof” by bringing in more large manufacturers. Our city needs to improve its bidding process regarding infrastructure. We need a broader trac study as we move closer to 50,000 residents, and we need to improve walk- ability and eco-friendliness. Lastly, I want to upgrade our emergency management resources. What uniquely qualies you for this position? I can bring my extensive background in practical relation- ship-building abilities, strong strategic planning skills, and passion for streamlining processes through practical guidance of organizational management. I am a member of the city’s economic development corporation, library board and emergency preparedness task force. I welcome the opportunity to serve on our City Council.

I want to unite the City Council to reduce friction among members and improve communication between council and the electorate. I also want to share my management oversight and crisis management skills with council. Finally, I want to increase eciency by minimizing senseless and premature arguments; prioritizing major issues; setting time limits on presentations; and arriving prepared.

My goals as a councilwoman are to support and grow Hutto’s downtown district; continue to develop proper infrastructure to support our growth; maintain scal responsibility and transparency; support our rst responders in all capacities; and maintain oversight of the new developments coming into Hutto to ensure we maintain a sense of community pride and a safe place citizens are proud to call home.

What qualify me most are management oversight experi- ence and my crisis management skills.

I have been a community advocate and educator in Hutto for over a decade and served on several boards and com- missions over the years. Those include Hutto Has Heart (now the Hutto Resource Center); the Hutto ISD Strategic Planning Committee; the Hutto Chamber; and the Hutto Women’s Alliance.

What is something you want Hutto residents to know about you?

After various careers in the private and education sector, I became forever committed to the health and wellness of both the mind and the body. I pursued an opportunity in social services that fueled my passion for impacting the health and wellness of others. I am a person of urgency who focuses on the long-term implications of a decision with the local resident and small-business owner in mind.

I have common sense, management oversight skills, nancial training and experience. I do not get rued easily. I sit back, collect facts, analyze and collaborate before deciding on the appropriate course of action. I focus on quality of life, managed growth, professional budgeting and community partnering.

In 2016 I created the Hippo Way for Hutto ISD, which is now proudly displayed in front of city hall and reads: “Be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. Give it, Own It, Live It.” The Hippo Way values respect, responsibility, honesty, acceptance, friendliness, compassion, perseverance, and citizenship. I will take these character traits with me to the dais as I serve Hutto.

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