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Pugerville Hutto Edition VOLUME 19, ISSUE 3 NOV. 8DEC. 8, 2023

A plan for parks

The city of Pugerville has plans to improve access to parks, such as Puger Park.

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City of Pugerville adopts 10-year master plan to add new parks, 150 miles of trail connections

is something city ocials are hoping to expand. Pugerville Parks and Recreation Director Shane Mize said it’s also become an expectation from citizens in recent years.

For her, getting to take her children down a trail to a local playground is a routine activity. “It’s one of the few things I can think of for people to do that’s free,” she said. “I mean, I used one to walk down to the festival.” Having options for people to be active outdoors

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Sitting at one of Pugerville’s community parks during the 47th annual Deutschen Pfest, resident Hannah Schroeder said she’s happy the city is making more plans to improve public spaces.

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Impacts: Indian restaurant Mama- Bro’s to open (Page 9)

Government: 81-acre PUD planned for Pugerville (Page 13)

Education: PfISD bilingual population growing (Page 14)

Community: Area nonprots oer volunteer opportunities (Page 20)

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4 Velvet Taco The brand’s Round Rock menu includes its unique chef-driven tacos and signature margaritas. The location also features a mural inspired by the history of Round Rock and the outlaw Sam Bass, commissioned by Eyeful Art out of Houston. • Opened Oct. 23 • 2131 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.velvettaco.com

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1 Tropical Smoothie Cafe Georgia-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers smoothies, flatbreads, wraps, sandwiches and breakfast items. • Opened Oct. 6 • 2980 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Ste. 100, Round Rock • www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com 2 ReWaxation The Austin-based spa chain offers spray-tanning and body waxing with sugar or hard wax.

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5 7 Brew Coffee The Texas-based coffee chain 7 Brew Coffee offers a variety of hot and cold coffee beverages, smoothies, shakes, and infused sparkling water. • Opening in 2024 • 2130 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.7brew.com

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6 Scenthound The wellness-based dog care and grooming facility offers services such as bathing, ear cleaning, nail trimming and dental care. The Round Rock franchise location is owned by Cynthia and Pat Hyland. It will be their third Scenthound location, and they said they have plans to open a total of five or six locations throughout Central Texas. • Opened Oct. 30 • 110 N. I-35, Ste. 325, Round Rock • www.scenthound.com 7 JuiceLand JuiceLand offers smoothies and juices made with fruits, vegetables and healthy proteins. • Opening in 2024 • 2141 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.juiceland.com 8 Nothing Bundt Cakes The company makes bundt cakes for special occasions in a variety of sizes and flavors. The company has over 500 locations nationwide. • Opening late December • 3021 S. I-35 frontage road, Ste. 130, Round Rock • www.nothingbundtcakes.com

9 Backporch Social The owners of Rockey’s Piano Bar, Johnny Ontiveros, Mingo Hernandez and David Solis, opened the restaurant and bar. The business offers churros, corndogs, hot dogs and chicken strips. Yard games and a large outdoor television is also available for

customers to watch sporting events. • Opened Oct. 19 • 309 W. Liberty Ave., Round Rock • www.backporchsocial.com

10 Swallow Wines Owners Matt and Gabe Ellis said the venue will provide a cozy environment to experience and learn about wine. • Opening late October • 407 Round Rock Ave., Round Rock • www.swallow-wines.com

• Relocated Oct. 2 • 17016 Joe Barbee Drive, Round Rock • www.texastopteam.com

12 April Interiors Owned by April Aduddell, the comprehensive firm offers services ranging from remodels to new construction and home redesigns. Aduddell said she relocated her business to be closer to her client base and to where her employees live. • Opened Sept. 15 • 506 N. Sheppard St., Round Rock • www.aprilinteriors.com

Relocations

11 Texas Top Team Martial Arts School Texas Top Team Martial Arts School relocated within Round Rock. The school, led by Coach Marcos Oliveira offers lessons in Brazilian jiujitsu, judo, wrestling and striking.

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1 The Hairspot A new salon in Pflugerville offers haircuts, nail services and waxing. Owner Sasha Ramos said the salon specializes in natural hair and color. • Opened Aug. 23 • 1601 E. Pflugerville Parkway., Bldg. 2, Ste. 2201, Pflugerville • www.vagaro.com/thehairspot1 2 QuikTrip A new QuikTrip location opened in Pflugerville in early October. The Tulsa-based convenience store chain offers a variety of grab-and-go food, beverages and gas. The store also offers made-to-order food options. • Opened early October • 1727 Grand Avenue Parkway., Pflugerville • www.quiktrip.com

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in Pflugerville. The brewpub, called Old Gregg, is a concept by the owners of downtown Austin’s West Fifth Street bar Mean Eyed Cat that opened in 2004. • Opening in spring 2024 • 1900 E. Howard Lane, Pflugerville 4 Mama-Bro’s The casual Indian restaurant is planning to open in Pflugerville. The business will offer a variety of South Indian specialties, such as dosas, idlis and biryanis. The menu will also include Hyderabadi haleem, a slow-cooked stew that includes meat, lentils and grains. Mama-Bro’s will also include a bar, bakery and drive-thru option. • Opening April 2024 • 801 Wells Branch Parkway, Pflugerville • www.mamabros.com

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6 Circle of Hope Community Center The Circle of Hope Community Center is celebrating its five-year anniversary. The organization first opened its pantry doors in 2018 and now serves over 2,000 Central Texas households each month. In partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank and local grocers, the drive-thru pantry donates food, household items and pet supplies to families in need. • 2900 W Pecan St., Pflugerville • circleofhopecc.org

7 Firefly Community School The school celebrated five years of offering preschool education to Pflugerville on Oct. 15. Founded by Teah Brannam, Alissa Born and Maggie Born in 2018, the school aims to provide social and emotional learning opportunities for children 18 months to 5 years old.

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5 SM Boutique SM Boutique is preparing to close its Pflugerville storefront. The home and garden decor shop, which specializes in Mexican imports, is transitioning its business to be 100% online. • Storefront closing Nov. 18 • 1315 Grand Avenue Parkway., Ste. 101, Pflugerville • www.thesmboutique.com

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1 Irrigation Station The business offers outdoor lighting, drainage, turf supplies, soil management tools and more. The company has locations throughout Texas, including in Austin, Houston, Katy and Dallas. • Opened Sept. 14 2 Bonura Studios Sculptor Elizabeth Bonura opened Bonura Studios in Hutto, offering a gallery space for local artists and to teach classes in drawing, painting and sculpting. The classes are open to all ages and skill levels. Bonura has over 20 years of experience as an artist and serves on the Hutto Arts and Entertainment Commission. • Opened Oct. 19 • 208 Benelli Drive, Hutto • www.irrigationstation.com

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3 Hippo Social Club Just outside the heart of Hutto, a 36-acre green area has been transformed into Hippo Social Club, the community’s newest wellness center. Membership with the club includes access to nature trails, an outdoor gym, sauna, cold plunge and shared workspace area, along with private parties and events. • Opened Oct. 27

4 Jack Allen’s Kitchen The restaurant is expected to open in Hutto’s Co-Op District. The restaurant, known for its menu of Southern comfort food, will span around 7,500 square feet, including indoor and outdoor dining areas. • Opening summer 2024 • 420 Hwy. 79, Hutto • www.jackallenskitchen.com

5 El Pollo Rico The business received a special-use permit to bring a new location to Hutto. The restaurant features a menu of authentic Mexican food, such as flautas, quesadillas, burritos, tacos and more. The company also has locations throughout Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park. • Opening January 2025 • 901 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto • www.pollosricos.com

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Government

Hutto council to consider fiber ordinance update Hutto City Council is eyeing potential ordinance changes to rein in fiber-optic construction in the area. Two-minute impact City officials have fielded concerns from residents about the installation of fiber lines in the city. Mayor Mike Snyder said Oct. 19 he’s received complaints and photos of damage caused by tunneling for fiber lines. He also noted community sidewalks and driveways have been uprooted. The specifics Director of Public Works Rick Coronado men- tioned a common complaint received was related to the vetting process and licensing requirements for the fiber companies. Fiber companies are required to obtain a

Officials allocate capital project dollars Williamson County Commissioners Court selected $16.2 million in capital improve- ment projects to bolster communications and facilities in fiscal year 2023-24. Projects officials identified include:

“Going forward we definitely need to strengthen our [fiber] ordinances on this.” AMBERLEY KOLAR, PLACE 6 COUNCIL MEMBER

right-of-way permit and coordinate a pre-con- struction meeting with city officials to review excavation plans. The city does not require contractors to hold a license. Another concern raised by council members is the absence of penalties for fiber companies not in compliance with city requirements. Stay tuned City staff plan to develop educational material for residents regarding what to know when fiber companies come to install fiber near their property. Council will hear recommendations for specific ordinance regulations at a Nov. 16 meeting.

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81-acre development planned for Pflugerville Plans for an 81-acre tract along the SH 45 and SH 130 corridor in Pflugerville will combine residen- tial options, commercial services and green space within a single multipurpose location. The breakdown Kimley-Horn developers received the first green light Oct. 24 from Pflugerville City Council for a planned unit development rezoning along the cor- ridor. Plans for the area—to be known as Chisholm Station—include building townhomes, improving the existing greenbelt, and offering business and retail services. According to Kimley-Horn devel- opment standards for the project, the mixed-use section focuses on a pedestrian-friendly design to enhance the overall experience. In addition to the mixed-use section of the plans, developers have partnered with the Pfluger- ville Parks and Recreation Department to preserve

Pflugerville council approves cell tower Pflugerville City Council approved permit- ting Oct. 10 for a new cell tower along SH 130 meant to improve cell phone service. What’s happening City Council approved a specific-use permit for a new wireless telecommunica- tion facility on property just behind Point of Grace Lutheran Church, east of FM 685 and north of Murchison Ridge Trail. According to city officials, the 120-foot tower should improve signal strength for the Stone Hill and Falcon Pointe area. Though AT&T officials have taken the lead on construction for the tower, there is room for three different carrier antennas. The tower will also be a FirstNet site—a network built in partnership with AT&T to support first-responder communication.

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Enrollment decline to persist through 2024-25 Pflugerville ISD’s 2023-24 school year enroll- ment is expected to be 300 students lower than projected, a new student demographics report shows. This is even lower than the projected decline, which is expected to persist through the 2024-25 school year. In a nutshell Templeton Demographics Vice President Bob Templeton said Oct. 5. that the potential of vouch- er-like programs could result in some difficulty estimating enrollment for future years. Enrollment has become a concern for many school districts in recent years, as one of the primary methods for calculating state funding is based on the average daily attendance of students. In addition to the shortage of 300 students for the 2023-24 school year, just over 2,500 students living within the district attend other schools in the area.

Bilingual student population growing Pflugerville ISD’s population of students designated as emergent bilingual has grown to represent 27% of students. What’s happening? Alejandro Mojica, PfISD’s director of multilingual education, said on Oct. 5 the growth in students continuing to learn their native language while also learning English has happened as the district’s overall enroll- ment has slowed. Overall enrollment even declined during the 2023-24 school year.

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Hutto ISD released four potential scenarios for rezoning Oct. 19, in anticipation of the opening of Gus Almquist Middle School in 2024. What’s happening? District staff are working with community members and district demographers to adjust boundaries and rebalance zoning for its campuses. All but one of the options, Plan 4, show one of the district’s three middle schools reaching capacity by the 2027-28 and 2028-19 school years, according to district projections. Trustees will provide feedback on these options Nov. 9. Community members can provide feed- back on these options at www.hipponation.org.

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1 Kelly Lane widening Project: Kelly Lane will be widened from two lanes to four lanes, from Falcon Point Boulevard to east of Moorlynch Avenue. Update: Construction at the intersection of Moorlynch Avenue and Kelly Lane is underway, and Moorlynch Avenue is expected to remain closed until mid-December. • Timeline: Summer 2023-early 2025 • Cost: $14.9 million • Funding sources: Pflugerville bonds

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5 East Wilco Highway Segment 1 Project: The new roadway with one lane in each direction and center turn lane connects CR 138 at Dana Drive to CR 137. Update: The roadway opened in mid-October. • Timeline: summer 2021-October 2023 • Cost: $13.6 million • Funding source: Williamson County bond 6 FM 1660 North and Hwy. 79 intersection Project: The project includes adding a right-turn lane to FM 1660 southbound at the Hwy. 79 intersection. Update: Roadway striping has been completed. • Timeline: May-October 2023 • Cost: $4.2 million • Funding source: City of Hutto bond

connecting CR 404 to FM 3349. Update: The county began work on the project in June. • Timeline: June 2023-summer 2024 • Cost: $5.13 million • Funding source: Williamson County bond

Upcoming projects

2 Megasite East-West Arterial Road Project: The project includes the design and construction of the first large roadway within Hutto’s Megasite, a 1,400-acre site for economic development. Update: The design for the road is 90% complete. • Timeline: end of 2023-fall 2024 • Cost: $18 million • Funding source: Hutto Economic Development Corp.

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4 Samsung Highway Segment 1 Project: Segment 1 includes a four-lane road to reduce curves on CR 404, connecting FM 973 to CR 404. Update: Segment 1 of the highway opened in mid-October. • Timeline: January 2023-October 2023 • Cost: $11.4 million • Funding source: Williamson County bond

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Residential market data

78634

The average number of days homes spent on the market in Pflugerville and Hutto were up year over year in September, according to data from the Austin Board of Realtors. Homes in both Pflugerville ZIP code 78660 and Hutto ZIP code 78634 spent more than a month on the market—over 95% longer compared to last year.

138

-50%

78660

130 TOLL

113

-11.5%

100

620

45 TOLL

MOPAC

183 TOLL

Median home sales price

2022

-8.07% 78634

2023

78634

78660

$385,000

$418,820

MARKET DATA PROVIDED BY AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTORS 512-454-7636 • WWW.ABOR.COM

-6.67% 78660

$419,950

$450,000

PFLUGERVILLE - HUTTO EDITION

Development

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON & GRANT CRAWFORD

New surgery center to service Pugerville The Texas Digestive Disease Consultants and Cedar Park Regional Medical Center have part- nered to create the Pugerville Surgery Center, a multispecialty ambulatory surgical center. The project broke ground on Oct. 24 and is slated to be fully built out by 2026. Two-minute impact Dr. Junaid Siddiqui with TDDC said construction on the rst phase of the center is expected to wrap up by April 2025. The second phase—consisting of medical oces and an imaging center—is expected to be complete sometime in 2026. The details Dr. Siddiqui said that while the goal is to be able to oer a wide variety of services, such as OBGYN and primary care services, the initial focus of the rst phase is on inpatient and outpatient

New re station to service Pugerville Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 held a grand opening for its sixth re station Oct. 28. The gist The new facility, located at 17221 Weiss Lane and will service the Pugerville area once fully operational, includes three bays and cost around $7.4 million to build. Construction of Fire Station No. 6, which began in February 2022, came in response to an increase in call volume the district has seen in recent years. Mark Moellenberg, Travis County ESD No. 2 assistant chief, said in the last ve years, the district has experienced a 32% increase in call volume and a 15% increase in population.

Ocials broke ground on a new surgery center Oct. 24.

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Ascension Seton Williamson to add 160 rooms, 400 sta cardiac rehab and pediatric rehab. Ascension Seton representatives said a construction timeline for the project could not be shared. However, the nonprot health system is planning

Ascension Seton Williamson in Round Rock announced Oct. 17 that the hospital will undergo a $230 million expansion that will add more patient and operating rooms, hundreds of new jobs and more. The specics According to a news release from the hospital, the expansion will include: • A 216,000-square-foot, six-story tower • 160 patient rooms • Two operating rooms • A 12-bed observation unit • Space for emergency, imaging, cardiac catheterization and surgery departments • 400 additional sta positions Next steps The project will also include a 34,000-square- foot expansion for outpatient wound care,

to launch a fundraising initiative this fall to support the expansion of services at Ascension Seton Williamson. What else? The hospital services much of Williamson County and saw nearly 64,000 patient visits in scal year 2022, 34% of which were uninsured or underin- sured patients, according to Ascension Seton. The latest eort to expand the hospital’s services comes on the heels of a new Surgical Intensive Care Unit it opened in August. At a cost of around $20 million, the 16-bed center opened to provide care for those who have been in a traumatic accident or have had a complex surgical procedure.

Ascension Seton Williamson is planning for a $230 million expansion of its hospital.

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Nonprofit

Volunteer Guide Local nonprofit groups offer a number of ways to volunteer throughout the year in Round Rock,

2023

• Sample activities: Volunteers can help provided meals and maintenance as well as assist with events. • Donations accepted: Monetary, food, clothing donations • 1301 N. Mays St., Round Rock

assist with the organization’s programs. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 1011 Gattis School Road, Ste. 110, Round Rock • 512-255-1212 • www.hopealliancetx.org The Hutto Education Foundation Independent from Hutto ISD, the foundation provides funding, scholarships and resources to the district. • Sample activities: Volunteers assist at HEF events throughout the year, including its annual gala. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations

Pflugerville and Hutto. Opportunities in this guide range from providing support to youth to serving seniors in need. This list is noncomprehensive.

• 512-246-4244 • www.cahm.org

Uplift local youth

Footprints Children’s Grief Ministries The program assists children ages 6-18 and their families who are experiencing loss. • Sample activities: Volunteers may assist with program activities and workshops • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 402A W. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 335, Round Rock • 512-705-5194 • www.fpcgm.org Hope Alliance The nonprofit provides a range of services and counseling for victims of family and sexual violence. • Sample activities: Volunteers answer crisis calls and

Backpack Friends The nonprofit provides food for children on free and reduced meal programs. • Sample activities: Volunteers help prepare food bags and deliver food to their respective locations. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 3217 Hawks Swoop Trail, Pflugerville • 512-965-3052 • www.backpackfriends.com Children at Heart Ministries The organization provides support and resources for ministries that care for children and families in crisis.

• 200 College St., Hutto • 512-759-3771, ext. 5197 • www.hipponation.org

Hutto Family YMCA The organization offers a fitness center, child watch center and children’s gym, an indoor aquatics center, and a full-size gymnasium for basketball and volleyball. • Sample activities: Volunteers provide activities and programs garnered toward building stronger families

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The Sandbox at Madeline’s Place The organization works to provide a space to empower teenagers during adolescence, offering recreational activities, mentorships, relationship-building opportunities and community engagement. • Sample activities: Volunteers assist in fundraising opportunities, recreational activities and tutoring, among other services. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 10700 FM 1660, Hutto • 512-642-6342 • www.thesandboxatmadelinesplace.org Texas Baptist Children’s Home The home offers temporary housing and resources for unaccompanied children and single-parent families as they work toward independent living. • Sample activities: Volunteers donate time through actions such as coordinating a food drive or painting walls in a cottage. • Donations accepted: Monetary, food, clothing donations • 1101 N. Mays St., Round Rock

and communities. • Donations accepted: Food, clothing • 200 Alliance Blvd., Hutto • 512-846-2360 • www.ymcagwc.org/locations/hutto

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Hutto Food Pantry Partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank, the Hutto Food Pantry distributes food to those in need. • Sample activities: Volunteers will distribute food pantry boxes on alternating Saturdays, with limited opportunities to box distributions during the week. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 204 E. Live Oak St., Hutto • 512-688-0162 • www.huttoresourcecenter.org Pflugerville Education Foundation Independent from Pflugerville ISD, the foundation provides funding to help meet the needs of the school district’s academic plans and programs. • Sample activities: Volunteers can sign up to help with the foundation’s annual gala. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • P.O. Box 773, Pflugerville • 512-594-0375 • www.thepfoundation.org

Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation Separate from Round Rock ISD, the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education foundation provides funds for on-campus academic programs. • Sample activities: Volunteers may help with grant and scholarship evaluations, sort school supplies, and prepare campus support projects. • Donations accepted: Monetary, in-kind donations • 595 Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock • 512-464-5600 • www.rrisdeducationfoundation.org

• 512-255-3682 • www.tbch.org

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Nonprofit

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• Sample activities: Volunteer opportunities include mentoring students; volunteering as a preparer, translator or greeter at its free tax center; assisting at special events, food pantries and providing services with graphic design, photography, social media and administrative tasks. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 1111 N. I-35, Ste. 220, Round Rock • 512-255-6799 • www.unitedwayaustin.org

A significant component of the center’s focus is its community food pantry, a volunteer-driven operation that serves between 70 and 85 families each week. • Sample activities: Volunteer to help at the center, provide donations or become a sponsor. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 204 E. Live Oak St, Hutto • 512-688-0176 • www.huttoresourcecenter.org Round Rock Area Serving Center The center serves families in Round Rock and surrounding communities by providing financial assistance for necessities, such as rent, utilities and transportation, among others. RRASC also operates a food pantry, a thrift store and social work case management. • Sample activities: Volunteers assist in picking up and sorting through donations, restocking the pantry, unloading trucks and completing data entries. • Donations accepted: Monetary, food, clothing, furniture, appliance, electronic donations • 1099 E. Main St., Round Rock

including those 60 years of age and older. • Sample activities: Volunteers assist in delivering meals by car. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Ste. 2, Round Rock • 512-255-4970 • www.mealsonwheels-williamsonburnet.org Senior Access The nonprofit connects volunteer drivers with seniors needing a way to get to the essential services, with a specific focus on low-income areas and senior citizens who cannot afford transportation. • Sample activities: Volunteers assist adults 60 years of age and older by providing transportation, loaner medical equipment, home repairs, yard work and companionship to those in need in the Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto and East Austin communities.

adoption events and taking photos of animals up for adoption, among other tasks. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, pet supplies • 1600 Waterbrook Drive, Pflugerville • 512-990-7387 • www.pflugervilletx.gov/city-government/ animal-welfare-services

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Keep Hutto Beautiful Foundation The nonprofit provides education and resources and helps facilitate green initiatives to help create a more environmentally engaged community. • Sample activities: Volunteers help participate in a range of environmentally centered activities, including beautification projects, sustainability and fundraising as well as marketing and outreach initiatives, among others. • Donations accepted: Sponsorships, one-time

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Benefit seniors

CHASCO Family YMCA The organization offers an array of programs and services for its members, including child care, youth arts and cooking programs, youth sports, adult exercise classes, and swimming and aquatic programs. • Sample activities: Volunteers provide a variety of assistance in activities and programs garnered toward building stronger families and communities, including coaching youth sports programs. • Donations accepted: Not applicable • 1801 N. I-35, Round Rock • 512-615-5511 • www.ymcagwc.org/locations/round-rock Hutto Resource Center The center provides tools and resources to enhance the well-being of residents within its community as well as promotes independence and financial self-sufficiency.

AGE of Central Texas The organization helps older adults and their caregivers thrive as they navigate the realities and opportunities of aging and caregiving. • Sample activities: Volunteers help provide care and assist in programs for older adults living with dementia and other early memory-loss conditions in the Greater Round Rock community. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 475 Round Rock West Drive, Ste. 120, Round Rock • 512-255-4865 • www.ageofcentraltx.org Meals on Wheels-Round Rock The organization makes and delivers meals to homebound members of the Round Rock community,

monetary donations • P.O. Box 591, Hutto • 512-524-6774 • www.keephuttobeautiful.org

Circle of Hope Community Center The organization runs a food pantry and assists low- income families with school supplies, clothes and Christmas gifts. It also helps families transition from homelessness to temporary or permanent housing. • Sample activities: Volunteers help with traffic control, filling boxes with food, placing boxes into cars, sorting donations • Donations accepted: Monetary, food donations • 2900 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville • 512-692-8001 • www.circleofhopecc.org

• Office equipment, monetary donations • 2498 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • 512-310-1060 • www.senioraccesstx.org

Advocate for animals

• 512-244-2431 • www.rrasc.org

Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services Known as PAWS, the nonprofit works to protect the health and safety of pets and homeless animals in Pflugerville. • Sample activities: Volunteers assist with walking dogs, playing with cats, helping with off-site

United Way for Greater Austin The organization is a nonprofit aimed at advocating for the health, education and financial literacy of all residents in Austin.

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