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Pugerville Hutto Edition VOLUME 21, ISSUE 6 FEB. 13MARCH 12, 2026 2026 Voter Guide 2026 Private School Guide

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cities, power providers and data center companies will manage the demand for local resources. While proponents point to benets a data center can provide, such as increased tax revenue, some residents have questioned whether this outweighs the demand on utilities.

BY BROOKE SJOBERG

Amid a statewide surge in demand for digital infrastructure, Williamson County, Travis County and the surrounding area is becoming a hub for data center development. As companies are choosing cities like Pugerville and Hutto to build large new facilities, it has sparked conversations about how

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1 Black Rock Coffee Bar The Pflugerville location is drive-thru only and offers customizable coffee and espresso drinks, teas, smoothies and the company’s signature Fuel energy drinks. The company has positioned itself as a drive-thru-focused brand, catering to customers looking for quick service. • Opened Dec. 21 • 19140 Colorado Sand Drive, Pflugerville • www.br.coffee 2 Bojangles The national fast-food chain opened its first Central Texas location in Manor. The eatery is known for its Cajun-seasoned fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits. • Opened Jan. 20 • 12432 State School Road, Manor • www.bojangles.com

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seven pedicure chairs and six manicure tables. They plan to offer traditional services such as dip and acrylic nails, while also emphasizing modern options like Gel-X and builder gel for manicures. Owner Binh Nguyen said her goal is to prioritize quality and health- conscious nail care. • Opening in May • 2512 W. Pecan St., Ste. 130, Pflugerville • www.instagram.com/pinkorchidds 4 Service Street Auto Repair The national automotive repair chain offers both routine maintenance and major mechanical repairs. Service Street locations provide services ranging from oil changes using Valvoline synthetic or blend oils and tire rotations to brake work, engine and transmission repairs, cooling system service, suspension work and advanced computer diagnostics for check engine and electrical issues. • Opening TBD • 915 Wells Branch Parkway, Pflugerville • www.servicestreet.com

interior finishes as part of a planned renovation. No construction timeline has been confirmed. • 18820 Hill Top Commercial Drive, Pflugerville • www.cinemark.com/theatres/tx-pflugerville/ cinemark-stone-hill-town-center 6 Avalon Tech Ridge The development will include infrastructure and site preparation for blocks of two-story townhomes across roughly 670,000 square feet. Avalon Tech Ridge apartments and townhomes with amenities such as a resort-style pool, 4,800-square-foot fitness center, work and game lounge, pickleball court, barbecue areas, and two pet parks. • 14100 John Henry Faulk Drive, Pflugerville • www.avaloncommunities.com/texas/pflugerville- apartments/avalon-tech-ridge 7 Spare Time Texas The indoor entertainment venue reached its 10-year anniversary in December. The facility includes an arcade, a laser tag arena, bowling alley, lounge, a bar and dining area, and private event spaces.

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8 Kura Revolving Sushi Bar More than 100 menu items are served via a two- level conveyor belt system that delivers sushi plates directly to guests’ tables. The experience is enhanced by automated drink delivery robots and a prize system tied to plate returns. The Pflugerville location marks the second location in the greater Austin metro area and the 15th in the state. A South Austin location is expected to open later this year. • Opened Jan. 15 • 18725 FM 685, Ste. 140, Pflugerville • https://kurasushi.com/

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• 1724 FM 685, Pflugerville • www.sparetimetexas.com

5 Cinemark Stone Hill Town Center Management confirmed that the theater, located at 18820 Hill Top Commercial Drive, will replace existing auditorium seating with luxury recliners and update

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of Neighbors Market in Hutto. The menu includes breakfast tacos, breakfast sandwiches, cheeseburgers, pork chop sandwiches and chicken sandwiches. • Opened Feb. 3 • 6111 FM 1660, Hutto • www.facebook.com/countryboyzfixinsatx

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1 Hippo Massage The business offers full body massages with options ranging from 30 minutes to two hours. Customers can also receive couples massages, pregnancy massages and foot massages. To enhance the experience, customers can choose from a selection of add-ons, including cupping, essential oil and CBD oil. • Opened in December 2 Amy’s Ice Creams The Austin-based ice cream shop offer handcrafted scoops with flavors like Mexican vanilla, Belgian chocolate, Zilker mint chip, coffee and more. The new location will also offer pre-made ice cream cakes and chocolate-covered strawberries. • Opened Feb. 4 • 150 Alliance Blvd., Ste. 220, Hutto • www.amysicecreams.com • 567 Chris Kelley Blvd., Ste. 103, Hutto • https://hippomassage.dingliuads.com

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4 Lucky Hippo The social club offers sweepstakes machines and other arcade games that donate a portion of the proceeds to local charities. • Relocated Jan. 15 • 409 W. Front St., Ste. 208, Hutto • www.myluckyhippo.com

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5 Temple College - Hutto Center The college now offers an Associate of Arts in Business degree at the East Williamson County Higher Education Center. The program can help students transfer to a bachelor’s program or the workforce.

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3 Country Boyz Fixins The eatery is serving breakfast and lunch inside

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6 Enchanted Gardens Soapery The business, owned by Marlena Johnson, offers a variety of bath and body products to help with skincare. Customers will find handmade bar soap, bath bombs, body butter, body lotion, sugar scrubs and more. Products include ingredients such as shea butter, coconut milk and raw silk. • Opened Jan. 13 • 3333 CR 119, Ste. 47, Hutto • www.enchantedgardenssoapery.com

7 Animal Hospital of Hutto The practice provides comprehensive wellness exams designed to detect early signs of illness, prevent future issues and support a healthy lifestyle for both dogs and cats. The office, led by Dr. Natasha Knight, also provides vaccines, dental care, spay and neuter services, urgent care, surgery and end-of-life care. The clinic is providing free first exams for new clients until April 5. • Opened Jan. 5 • 126 Chris Kelley Blvd., Ste. 200, Hutto • www.ahhutto.com

8 Buffalo Wild Wings Plans for a Hutto location of the chicken wing restaurant are underway, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Per the filing, construction on the 6,070-square- foot space is set to begin in February. The restaurant offers wings, burgers, salads and sandwiches. • 2270 Muirfield Bend Drive, Hutto • www.buffalowildwings.com

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5 Bee Cave Orthodontics The practice uses a variety of orthodontic treatments to remedy dental issues, such as cross bites, crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, overbites, underbites, protruding teeth and more. The practice, led by Dr. Adriana Da Silveira, also offers Invisalign virtual appointments, as well as free virtual consultations. • Opening in February • 1499 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock • www.beecaveortho.com 6 Rowdy Cowboy The sports bar and grill will have 32 different beers on tap, as well as 64 different television screens broadcasting live sports. • Opening this spring

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• Opened Dec. 24 • 3203 S. I-35, Ste. 560, Round Rock • www.simplysuperusa.com

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7 Barrio Burrito Bar A new Tex-Mex restaurant could be coming to the Greenlawn Crossing retail center in Round Rock, per a recent project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The filing shows Barrio Burrito Bar could open a franchise location in Round Rock later this year. As a Tex-Mex restaurant franchise, Barrio Burrito Bar offers tacos, quesadillas, burritos and bowl- style meals. • Opening TBD • 661 Louis Henna Blvd., Ste. 330, Round Rock • www.barrioburritobar.com 8 Digital Brands Group A project filed with TDLR shows the California- based e-commerce company could open an office in the EastGroup industrial park. The filing shows a

3 Casita on the Main In the space where Recuerdo’s Tex-Mex was previously located, the restaurant serves street tacos, menudo, enchiladas, tortas, burgers and more. Customers can choose from pork, chicken, beef or carnitas. For dessert, Casita on the Main offers tres leches, empandas with cream and cookies. Patrons can also stop in for breakfast with a menu featuring huevos rancheros, huevos con chorizo, micas, pancakes and breakfast tacos. • Opened Dec. 24 • 109 W. Main Street, Round Rock • www.casitaonthemain.com 4 McDonald’s The fast-food chain offers a variety of burgers, chicken entrees, breakfast and children’s meals. This is one of

1 Evolve Social Wellness The business offers a variety of wellness-focused services and amenities. This location of Evolve is owned by Isaiah, Jenn and Sam McPeak. • Opened Dec. 20 • 2601 S. I-35, Ste. B600, Round Rock • https://roundrock.evolvehumanlabs.com 2 Simply Super Indian Cuisine & Bar The restaurant offers a variety of Indian dishes, including appetizers like pakodi, samosas and bajji; and main dishes including curries, different varieties of tikka masala, noodles and pulao. The menu also includes different beverages, such as chai and fruit lassis.

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4,375-square-foot space in the industrial center would be renovated for the business. • Opening TBD • 350 Texas Ave., Ste. 250, Round Rock • www.digitalbrandsgroup.co 9 Rivian A Jan. 13 project filing for a $9.5 million sales and service center for the electric vehicle brand shows plans for a 46,018-square-foot building on an undeveloped site at the northwest corner of O’Connor Drive and SH 45 in Round Rock. • Opening TBD • 140 Crossroads Drive, Round Rock • www.rivian.com

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12 Claw Galaxy The claw game arcade offers a selection of collectors items such as blind boxes, plushies and anime figures as prizes. • Opened Dec. 31 • 3203 S. I-35, Ste. 520, Round Rock • www.instagram.com/clawgalaxyroundrock

13 Marble Slab Creamery The ice cream shop offers scoops, sundaes, shakes, smoothies and ice cream cakes. • Opened Dec. 22 • 200 University Blvd., Ste. 630, Round Rock • www.marbleslab.com

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10 Arepitas The restaurant shared a Facebook post announcing the relocation Dec. 8. It will reopen in the space formerly occupied by The Point ATX, which closed in November. The restaurant offers Venezuelan cuisine such as empanadas, tostones and arepas, as well as a variety of tacos, sandwiches and burgers. • Opening TBD • 910 RM 620, Round Rock • www.arepitasusa.com

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impaired marked 50 years of service in the Round Rock area in December. In the 50 years the organization has operated, its members have raised over $750,000 to support speech and hearing health. • www.rrsertoma.org

• Closed Jan. 4 • 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Round Rock • www.thekenneyfort.com

11 Lone Star Circle of Care The healthcare provider is expanding offerings at Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock to offer local specialty care and launch a new endocrinology program. Services in the new specialty will be led by Dr. Avinash Ravipati, a board‑certified internist and endocrinologist. • Opened Jan. 12 • 3950 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Round Rock • www.lonestarcares.org

15 Top Notch Axe Throwing The entertainment venue closed its Round Rock location due to “leasing issues” at the Mays Crossing retail center, according to a social media post shared in December. Per business’s social media post, the same owners will be returning to the area with a new concept, Top Shot BB Gun Bar, later this year. • Closed in December

Closings

14 The Kenney Fort Pub The restaurant and pub announced via Facebook that it plans to close in early January. The English pub, owned by Tim Jones, first opened in November 2020 after Jones and his family moved from England to Round Rock. The restaurant’s menu has featured American fare, but also included English options such as fish and chips, bangers and mash, and sticky toffee pudding.

• 1201 S. I-35, Ste. 312, Round Rock • www.topnotchaxethrowing.com

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WilCo renews Bluebonnet Trails mental health, homelessness deal

Williamson County renewed its annual partnership with Bluebon- net Trails Community Services for three behavioral health resources totaling almost $500,000 during a Dec. 30 commissioners court meeting. The overview Child welfare court care coordi- nators work with families involved in Child Protective Services cases. While CPS case workers often experience high turnover, care coordinators can help facilitate completion of court orders, according to county documents. Under the agreement, BTCS will hire and provide two case coordinators, and Williamson County will fund up to $144,000 for salaries and benefits during fiscal year 2025-26. What else? BTCS began its homelessness prevention program in January 2024, helping find permanent housing for individuals at Community First Village, a 51-acre affordable housing community for those experiencing homelessness, as well as alternative options.

The three initiatives made possible by the BTCS partnership are:

Providing child welfare court case coordinators to help with court- ordered treatment Offering services to reduce homelessness and increase housing sustainability in the county Providing dedicated, qualified mental health professionals in 911 dispatch

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“We’ve been very successful with helping place about 33 individuals with chronic home- lessness issues from here in the county to long-term permanent housing,” Bluebonnet Trails CEO Mike Maples said. Williamson County will fund $180,981 for two homeless prevention or peer specialist staff as well as housing, transportation and clothing costs. The program aims to place 15 individuals into Community First Village and provide support to 35 others.

Hutto council appoints interim member to serve until May election

Warner currently serves on the Hutto Ethics Review Commission and was one of 14 applicants who sought the temporary position after the city opened the applica- tion process to residents earlier this month. Warner works full time at Dell and is also involved in business and volunteer work through his church. COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM

The Hutto City Council voted to appoint Charles Warner to fill the vacant Place 1 seat on an interim basis through May 2026, when voters are expected to elect a permanent replacement. Two-minute impact Warner was appointed with one dissenting vote from Place 4 City Council member Peter Gordon.

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traffic flow. Under the approved concept, several streets in Old Town would change traffic direction, while others would see more limited adjustments. City staff said the changes will be rolled out in phases rather than all at once, beginning with East Street. Further details on timing, costs and final design are expected to be presented at a future meeting.

Changes to traffic and parking in Old Town are moving forward, as the city prepares to temporarily convert several downtown streets to one-way traffic to expand parking. Explained City officials said the changes could increase parking in the Old Town area from about 141 existing spaces to more than 400 by recon- figuring streets and adjusting

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WilCo to remove detailed contract info from agendas due to AI attacks

Williamson County commission- ers court meeting agendas will no longer include detailed contract information, following a vote at a Jan. 13 meeting to enhance the county’s security measures. What residents need to know Although documents between the county and contractors will not be included on the public agenda items, individuals can still access contracts through a public information request, said Richard Semple, chief information officer

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Election

Voter Guide

2026

Dates to know

Where to vote

Feb. 17: First day of early voting Feb. 27: Last day of early voting March 3: Election day

During early voting, Williamson County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting. However, voters must use a polling location in their specified precinct on Election Day. Read more about this change to Williamson County voting locations on page 17.

Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.

KEY: D Democrat R Republican *Incumbent

U.S. Representative District 17 D Milah Flores D J Gordon Mitchell D Casey Shepard U.S. Representative District 31 R William Abel R David L. Berry R John Carter* R Steven “Steve” Dowell R Ed Ewald R Abhiram Garapati R Valentina Gomez R Raymond Hamden R Elvis Lossa R Offer Vince “Shamwow” Shlomi

R Nathaniel Welch D Patricia Abrego D Jose Navarro Balbuena D Chris Bell

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Federal elections U.S. Senate R John O. Adefope R Anna Bender R Virgil John Bierschwale

D Bobby Cole D Carlton Hart D Gina Hinojosa

R Sara Canady R John Cornyn* R Wesley Hunt R Gulrez “Gus” Khan R Ken Paxton

D Faizan Syed D Zach Vance D Angela “Tia Angie” Villescaz D Andrew White Lieutenant Governor R Timothy Mabry R Perla Muñoz Hopkins R Dan Patrick* R Esala Wueschner

D Jasmine Crockett D Ahmad R. Hassa D James Talarico U.S. Representative District 10 R Rob Altman R Ben Bius R Robert Brown R Chris Gober

D Justin Early D Caitlin Rourk D Stuart Whitlow State elections Governor R Greg Abbott* R R.F. “Bob” Achgill R Evelyn Brooks

D Vikki Goodwin D Courtney Head

D Marcos Velez Attorney general R Joan Huffman R Mayes Middleton R Aaron Reitz R Chip Roy D Anthony “Tony” Box D Joe Jaworski D Nathan Johnson Comptroller of Public Accounts R Christi Craddick

R Brandon Hawbaker R Jessica Karlsrusher R Kara King R Scott Macleod R Jenny Garcia Sharon R Jeremy Story D Dawn Marshall

R Charles Andrew Crouch R Pete “Doc” Chambers R Arturo Espinosa R Mark V. Goloby R Kenneth Hyde R Stephen Samuelson R Ronnie Tullos

D Bernie Reyna D Caitlin Rourk D Linda Trevino

R Don Huffines R Kelly Hancock

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State Representative District 52 R Caroline Harris Davila* R Blayre Pena

R Michael Berlanga D Michael Lange D Sarah Eckhardt D Savant Moore Commissioner of General Land Office D Benjamin Flores D Jose Loya Commissioner of Agriculture R Sid Miller* R Nate Sheets Texas Railroad Commissioner R Jim Wright* R Bo French R Hawk Dunlap R James “Jim” Matlock R Katherine Culbert Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice R Jimmy Blacklock* R Steve Smith

D Cory Carlye D Maggie Ellis Texas Supreme Court Justice, Place 7 D Gordon Goodman D Kristen Hawkins Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3 R Alison Fox R Brent Coffee R Lesli Fitzpatrick R Thomas Smith Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9

Local elections Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2

D Reese Ricci Armstrong D Rick Astray-Caneda III D Amanda Marzullo D Brigid Shea*

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R Jennifer Balido R John Messinger

State Senator District 5 R Apollo Hernandez R Larry Nance R Charles Schwertner* D Kevin Nelson D Paul Thomasson

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Election

BY GRACIE WARHURST

The Williamson County Republican Party will require voters to use a polling location in their specified precinct on Election Day for March primaries, a county official said. This change will also require the Democratic Party to move to precinct-based voting in response, according to Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo. Historically, Williamson County voters have been able to cast their ballot at any county- run polling location. However, on Election Day, March 3, voters must use a polling location in their specified precinct. Republicans plan to operate 79 WilCo voters to cast ballots within precincts

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Residents can also check their voter registration card to determine which precinct they reside in. Specific polling locations haven’t been released yet. More information will be released on the Williamson County elections page. Voters in Williamson County will use hand-marked ballots, rather than a machine, following a commissioner court vote in June to switch to a ballot-on-demand system. The hand-marked ballots are electronically scanned through a printer to record votes, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Texas has open primaries, which means registered voters can cast their ballots in either the Republican or Democratic primary, and do not need to register with a specific party, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

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polling locations, combining some of the 177 voting precincts. The Democratic Party plans to operate 46 polling locations. An up-to-date map can be found at www.wilcotx.gov.

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Development

BY MANUEL HOLGUIN JR. & GRACIE WARHURST

County park to get turf field upgrades The Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander will receive artifi- cial turf upgrades for four soccer fields. About the project The Lonestar Soccer Club and Williamson County will fund the $8.9 million project.

Wells Point Park to get $1.5M in improvements The Pflugerville City Council unanimously approved a $1.52-million Community Engagement Grant on Jan. 13 to fund infrastructure improve- ments at Wells Point Park. The big picture The grant authorizes the Pflugerville Commu- nity Development Corporation to provide a little over $1.5 million from its fund balance to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department for upgrades that include new field lighting, restroom improve- ments and a lightning detection system. PCDC Executive Director Jerry Jones told council members the project had already received unanimous approval from the PCDC board follow- ing a public hearing and was eligible for funding under state law governing economic development corporations.

Hutto weighs timing, costs for justice center Hutto City Council members questioned in a Jan. 8 meeting whether delaying design work on a new justice center could increase construction costs. The takeaway Council members signaled they want updated cost projections that reflect an accelerated design timeline. The discussion sets up future decisions on whether to begin design before a bond election. Council first identified the need for a new justice center in June 2025, pointing to rapid population growth. At that time, council reviewed early concepts from Brinkley Sar- gent Wiginton Architects, including facilities designed to meet 10-year needs and 20-year needs. Early cost estimates range from around $50 million to over $100 million.

Pflugerville hires firm to oversee planning for Project Nexus The Pflugerville City Council approved a profes- sional services agreement with Jones Lang LaSalle during its Jan. 13 meeting, authorizing the firm to serve as a representative for the city’s planned Project Nexus development. The big picture The agreement allows Jones Lang LaSalle, known as JLL, to provide project management and development advisory services for a total cost not to exceed $397,350, according to city and Pflugerville Community Development Corporation officials. Project Nexus is a long-term, 53-acre mixed-use development planned by the PCDC that aims to create a regional destination while increasing sales tax revenue and public amenities in Pflugerville.

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PCDC Executive Director Jerry Jones said the firm was selected following a competitive process that reviewed six national companies between June and September 2025. “A joint committee reviewed six national firms and ultimately selected Jones Lang LaSalle,” Jones told council members, adding that the PCDC board unanimously approved the recommendation before bringing it to City Council. Jones said city staff and PCDC leadership worked together to finalize the scope of services after council previously authorized negotiations.

Why now? Parks and Recreation Director Shane Mize said the improvements are necessary as park usage has increased and aging infrastructure struggles to meet demand. He noted that Wells Point Park recorded about 138,000 users last year, with visitors representing 97 different ZIP codes, including out-of-state attendees. “We believe this park is an economic driver,” Mize said. “It aligns directly with what the [PCDC] funds are used for.”

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1 Kelly Lane Phase 3 Project: The city will reconstruct about 1.3 miles of Kelly Lane between Moorlynch Avenue and Weiss Lane, expanding the roadway from a two-lane road into a four-lane divided arterial, with four roundabout intersections. Update: Project to go out to bid this spring • Timeline: Completion planned for early 2030 • Cost: $31.5 million • Funding source: city bond funds

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Update: Construction is underway on the new Helios Way right-in and right-out driveway and the final phase of Impact Way. • Timeline: Completion expected in mid-March • Cost: $5.8 million • Funding source: Pflugerville Community Development Corporation Type B sales tax Hutto Upcoming projects 6 Traffic Signal - Innovation at Limmer Loop Project: A traffic signal will be installed at Innovation Boulevard and Limmer Loop. Update: This project is nearing completion. Oncor is finalizing the remaining electrical work needed to activate the flashing lights. After all work is finished, the signal will operate in flashing mode for a short period before transitioning into a fully functioning traffic light. • Timeline: An exact timeline is TBD; Residents will be notified when construction begins • Cost: $2.23 million • Funding source: Capital Projects fund

drainage, sidewalks and streetlights. Update: In its final design and bidding preparation phase. • Timeline: Expected to go out to bid in May • Cost: $3.4 million • Funding source: Roadway impact fees, city bonds, community development block grant

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4 East Pflugerville Parkway realignment Project: A 1-mile extension of East Pflugerville Parkway, from Weiss Lane to Jesse Bohls Drive, will include a four-lane roadway with a raised center median. Update: Construction began in mid-January • Timeline: Final completion expected in May 2027 • Cost: $10.7 million • Funding source: City bonds, roadway impact fees 5 Helios Way Project: The street will be extended and upgraded to improve access to the SH 130 frontage road and support industrial development.

2 Pfluger Farm Lane North Project: A section of Pfluger Farm Lane will be widened into a three-lane road. Update: Design is about 95% complete • Timeline: Expected to go out to bid in September • Cost: $6.5 million • Funding source: city bond funds, roadway impact fees 3 Parkway Drive reconstruction Project: Parkway Drive will be reconstructed into an urban road section with pavement, curb, gutter

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Education

BY BROOKE SJOBERG

TSTC wins $3.5M grant for semiconductor training

Hutto ISD calls May 2 school board election The Hutto ISD board of trustees approved Jan. 15 an order for a board election to be held May 2. What’s happening? Two board seats, occupied by trustees Felix Chavez and Shara Turner, are up for reelection in May. Candidates elected to each seat will serve a three-year term on the board. What’s next? The filing period for candidacy in the May 2 board election opened Jan. 14 and will close at 5 p.m. Feb. 13. The deadline to file a declaration of write-in candidacy is Feb. 17, according to the Texas Secretary of State.

Texas State Technical College is receiving a $3.5 million state grant to train future semicon- ductor technicians at its East Williamson County campus in Hutto. What you need to know The grant money comes from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund, a state pro- gram launched in 2023 to promote economic and workforce development in semiconductor research, design and manufacturing. Texas law- makers allocated about $948 million for the TSIF during the 2023 and 2025 legislative sessions, according to the governor’s office, which admin- isters the program. TSTC will use the $3.5 million grant to develop the Accelerated Semiconductor Technician Training Program, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Jan. 8. The college will use existing instructional and lab facilities for the new program. The 10-week program will train students for

careers in semiconductor fabrication, including roles as equipment technicians, process techni- cians and gas control system specialists, accord- ing to a news release. The program is designed to replicate a real semiconductor lab with a wafer-processing learning facility and a mock cleanroom, per Abbott’s office. This investment will equip students with the advanced skills needed for a modern, high-tech workforce, create quality jobs for Texans, and support the semiconductor operations and chip production that drive our economy and are vital to our national security. REP. CAROLINE HARRIS DAVILA, R-ROUND ROCK

Hutto ISD approves academic calendar for 2026-27 Hutto ISD’s academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year will be similar to 2025-26 to parents and students, with a weeklong fall break planned

Dates to know

The following are key dates to know for the 2026-27 school year: • First day of school: Aug. 12 • Fall break: Oct. 12-16 • Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23-27 • Winter break: Dec. 18, 2026-Jan. 7, 2027

the school year before Memorial Day. Next year, additional district closures and student holidays include Sept. 7 and Nov. 13, and Jan. 18; and Feb. 12, Feb. 15, March 26 and April 23, 2027. Additional information about the district’s academic calendar is available at www.hipponation.org/about-hutto-isd/ district-calendar.

for students in October. What you need to know

• Spring break: March 15-19, 2027 • Last day of school: May 26, 2027

Trustees approved the academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year Jan. 15, choosing a calen- dar that has additional student holidays and ends

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BASIS Pflugerville Type: college preparatory, STEM Grades served: kindergarten-12th Extracurricular activities: visual arts, theater, engineering and technology and music Enrollment: not provided Tuition: free • 1217 E. 10th St., Pflugerville • www.enrollbasistx.com/pflugerville Concordia High School Type: college preparatory Grades served: 9th-12th Religious orientation: Lutheran Extracurricular activities: theater, photography, choir, band, yearbook, sports, Science Olympiad Enrollment: 115 Tuition: $14,495 per year • 1201 S. Heatherwilde Blvd., Pflugerville • www.chsaustin.org Extracurricular activities: before and after school programming, cooking, soccer, summer camps Enrollment: 95 Tuition: $1,135 per month • 4109 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville • www.crosslifepf.academy E3 Christian Academy Type: religion-based, college/career preparatory Grades served: kindergarten-12 Religious orientation: Christian Extracurricular activities: experiential learning and community service opportunities Enrollment: 6 Tuition: call for information • 14400 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville • www.e3.academy CrossLife Christian Academy Type: religion-based Grades served: pre-K-5th Religious orientation: Lutheran

Tuition: $1,540–$1,855 per month • 15101 Avery Ranch Blvd., Austin • www.challengerschool.com/campus/ texas/austin/avery-ranch

ESTEAM Academy Type: STEAM Grades served: pre-K-12th Extracurricular activities: art and technology project- based learning, ESTEAM Learning Labs Enrollment: 55 Tuition: $13,700 per year

Harmony Science Academy - Pflugerville Type: early college high school Grades served: 6th-12th Extracurricular activities: drone team, VEX Robotics, academic competitions, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, art clubs Enrollment: 790 • 1421 Wells Branch Parkway, Ste. 200, Pflugerville • www.hsapflugerville.harmonytx.org

• 12 Lake Drive, Round Rock • www.esteamacademyrr.com

IDEA Public Schools-Round Rock Tech Type: STEM Grades served: kindergarten-12th Extracurricular activities: soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, cross country, various clubs Enrollment: more than 1,300 Tuition: free • 3301 Greenlawn Blvd., Round Rock • www.ideapublicschools.org Kids ‘R’ Kids of Round Rock Teravista Type: traditional Grades served: pre-K-kindergarten Extracurricular activities: sports classes, music lessons, dance lessons, camps Enrollment: 217 Tuition: $340 per week

Great Minds Learning Community Type: Caters to students with learning differences Grades served: 5-12 Enrollment: 31 Tuition: $17,800 • 3400 Rowe Lane, Pflugerville • greatmindslc.com IDEA Pflugerville Academy and College Preparatory Extracurricular activities: soccer, cross country, baseball, basketball, volleyball, dance, track, flag football and cheerleading Enrollment: 1,332 Tuition: free • 1901 Wells Branch Parkway, Pflugerville • www.ideapublicschools.org Pflugerville Montessori School Type: Montessori Grades served: pre-K-6th Extracurricular activities: chess, piano, dance and soccer Enrollment: not provided Type: academy, college preparatory Grades served: kindergarten-12th

• 4341 Teravista Club Drive, Round Rock • www.kidsrkids.com/round-rock-teravista

Round Rock Christian Academy Type: religion-based, college preparatory Grades served: pre-K-12th Religious orientation: nondenominational Extracurricular activities: athletics, student council, book club, Spanish club, choir, theatre, dance Enrollment: 730 Tuition: $895-$1,150 per month • 800 Westwood Drive, Round Rock • www.rrca-tx.org St. Richard’s Episcopal School Type: religion-based Grades served: pre-K-kindergarten Religious orientation: Episcopalian Extracurricular activities: extended care hours

Endeavor Montessori Type: Montessori Grades served: pre-K-3rd Extracurricular activities: not provided

Enrollment: not provided Tuition: call for information • 18817 N. Heatherwilde Blvd., Bldg. 2, Pflugerville • www.endeavormontessori.com

Tuition: contact for information • 2500 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville • www.pflugervillemontessori.com

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