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Pugerville Hutto Edition VOLUME 21, ISSUE 9 MAY 13JUNE 10, 2026

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Retail follows rooftops along SH 130 in Hutto and Pugerville Retail ripple

By Brooke Sjoberg

As new residential areas continue to spring up along SH 130 in Pugerville and Hutto, the growing number of single-family homes, apartments and other housing types is drawing retail and commercial developers and bringing better access to goods and services. The SH 130 corridor provides access to the region, which encourages growth and higher-density development near the toll road and gives real estate professionals a strategic advantage. Pugerville Mayor Doug Weiss likened it to “ripples in a pond,” explaining that growth begins with a central hub and gradually spreads outward.

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Over 500 homes are expected to come online in Lakeside Meadows, a new single-family home development in Pugerville. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

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1 Kids Tooth Team The practice recently opened a new location on the border of Pflugerville and Hutto. The office provides a full range of dental services, including preventative dentistry, restorative dentistry, crowns, fillings, emergency services, infant dentistry and more. The offices features a play area for children while parents can receive a complimentary drink during their visit. The practice, which was founded by Dr. Alexandra Otto, has other offices in Kyle, Buda and South Austin. • Opened April 1 • 20808 SH 130, Ste. 270, Hutto • www.kidstoothteam.com 2 The Smile Doc The dental practice, led by Dr. Armando Reid, offers preventative, restorative, cosmetic, emergency, children’s and sedation dentistry services. Patients can also receive Invisalign, veneers, cleanings, dental crowns, implants, teeth whitening and more. The practice also has a Leander location. • Opened March 30 • 20808 N. SH 130, Ste. 130, Hutto • www.thesmiledocatx.com

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3 Potbelly Sandwich Works The fast-casual restaurant, which is located next to Hooky Entertainment, offers a variety of sub sandwiches, including prime rib steak, chicken salad, meatball and pork barbecue options. Potbelly in Hutto is owned and operated by franchise partners Jignesh Patel and Nitin Patel, who recently opened a Potbelly shop in nearby Georgetown. • Opened May 5 • 150 Alliance Blvd., Hutto • www.potbelly.com

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4 EverHome Suites Plans are in place for a new location of the hotel brand by Choice Hotels International, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The space is expected to reach over 54,000 square feet, with construction on the project scheduled to begin in July. • Opening TBD • 2235 Limmer Loop, Hutto • www.choicehotelsdevelopment.com

5 BrewLAB Owned by Laureen Ballard, the shop offers espresso, shaken espresso, cold brew, cocoa, matcha lattes and other coffee drinks. The business also plans to offer small food items, such as egg bites, croissants and sausage wraps. • Opened April 11 • 3333 CR 119, Ste. 50, Hutto • https://linktr.ee/brewlabcoffeeco

6 Fells Hardwood Supply The business, owned by David and Jamie Fells, offers premium woods as well as provides custom work on items such as tables, desks, shelves and countertops. Fells said the company is all about making things with wood more accessible, and he plans to launch a local woodworkers monthly meetup with demonstrations of tools, skills and projects. • Opened in April • 520 CR 108, Ste. 11, Hutto • www.fellshardwoodsupply.com

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1 Teakeasy Tea The tea business opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Pflugerville. Owned by Duane and Tara Godby, the shop sells black, chai, green, caffeine-free and other varieties of tea. The business also operates an online store, where customers will find a curated collection of luxury teas sourced from around the world. • Opened April 17 • 1553 FM 685, Ste. 100 Pflugerville • www.teakeasytea.com 2 Aria Smile The practice, led by Dr. Adelina Petrova, offers a range of general, cosmetic and specialized dental services. The office provides services including family dentistry, cosmetic procedures, restorative treatments and emergency care. Available treatments include dental exams and cleanings, teeth whitening, veneers, dental implants, root canal therapy, wisdom teeth extractions and full-mouth rehabilitation. • Opened March 16 • 1900 E. Howard Lane, Ste. A1, Pflugerville • www.ariasmile.com

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3 Club Pilates A new location of the California-based Pilates business is planned for the H-E-B shopping center on Pflugerville Parkway. The studio offers a variety of classes, including Reformer-based Pilates, beginner classes, cardio courses, classes for teens and more. The business also has locations in Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park. • Opening TBD • 17713 N. SH 130, Ste. 120, Pflugerville • www.clubpilates.com

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5 Luxe League Wellness The locally owned business provides services including IV hydration therapy, vitamin injections, weight loss support, neurotoxin treatments and microneedling. The spa was co-founded by nurse practitioner Stephanie Moreno and nurse Brittney Maxwell, who bring a combined background in clinical care and patient-focused wellness services. • Opened Feb. 21 • 305 N. Heatherwilde Blvd., Ste. 440, Pflugerville • www.luxeleaguewellness.com

6 Piada Italian Street Food The casual Italian restaurant is expected to open in Stone Hill Town Center. The restaurant serves a variety of pastas, piadas, salads and bowls. Customers will also find piada sticks, lobster bisque, grass-fed meatballs and garlic dough. It will take over the space formerly home to Factory Mattress in Pflugerville. • Opening in July • 1608 Town Center Drive, Ste. 100, Pflugerville • www.mypiada.com

4 Twin Liquors A new retail liquor store planned for is planned for the H-E-B shopping center on Pflugerville Parkway, according to a recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The filing shows the business will occupy a 2,844-square-foot retail space. Construction is expected to begin April 15 and wrap up by June 15. Twin Liquors is known for its neighborhood- focused stores and wide selection of wines and spirits. • Opening TBD • 17713 N. SH 130, Pflugerville • www.twinliquors.com

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3 Atithi Grill and Bar The business recently reopened in Round Rock under new management. The restaurant serves a range of North Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine. Patrons will find a variety of entrees, including chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, chicken korma, schezwan noodles, fried rice, biryani and more. Appetizers include veggie samosa, onion pakoda, chicken lollipops and garlic shrimp. For beverages, the restaurant offers mango lassi, masala chai and canned beverages. • Opened in March • 130 Sundance Parkway, Ste. 100, Round Rock • www.atithitx.com 4 The Crepe Lab The Crepe Lab offers a variety of sweet and savory crepes, croissant-waffles, omelettes, and a diverse savory menu of pasta dishes and sandwiches. The restaurant also serves coffee beverages, matcha and gelato. The menu is available for dine-in, takeout and delivery. • Opened Feb. 14 • 2800 S. I-35, Ste. 120, Round Rock • www.thecrepelab.com 5 My Melrose The discount retailer offers clothing, shoes and accessories for children, infants, men and women. Clothing is also offered in juniors and extended sizing. In addition to apparel, the store offers electronics and home items. Previously, the company operated under the name Melrose Family Fashions. The space was formerly occupied by Party City, which closed in February 2025, after the company filed for bankruptcy. • Opened April 3 • 2601 N. I-35, Ste. D100, Round Rock • www.melrosestore.com 6 Party Chaos The party supply shop offers helium balloons, balloon arrangements, tableware, serveware, seasonal decorations and candles for a variety of occasions including baby showers, bachelor and bachelorette, graduation, birthdays and sports events. • Opened in February • 110 N. I-35, Ste. 296, Round Rock • www.partychaos.online

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2 Bricks & Minifigs Locally owned by Eric VanDyke, the shop sells new and used LEGO sets, bulk LEGO bricks, components and third-party accessories. The company also buys and trades all LEGO-branded merchandise. LEGO enthusiasts have thousands of pieces to select from to help rebuild childhood sets or create one-of-a-kind assemblies. The company has more than 240 locations across the U.S. and Canada, including two stores in Austin and one in Bee Cave. • Opened April 4 • 1201 I-35, Ste. 320, Round Rock • www.bricksandminifigs.com

1 Bee Cave Orthodontics The orthodontic 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. Treatments include metal braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign clear aligners, Carriere braces and other services. The practice, led by Dr. Adriana Da Silveira, also offers Invisalign virtual appointments, as well as free virtual consultations. Dr. Da Silveira has also served families in Bee Cave for nearly a decade.

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7 Greenbelt Health Dr. Charu Sawhney, an internal medicine primary care physician, opened the private practice in Round Rock. The practice provides primary care services for adults, including annual physicals, chronic disease management, preventative screenings and more. The office also offers weight management and hormone therapy services. • Opened in early February • 171 Deep Wood Drive, Ste. 103, Round Rock • www.greenbelthealth.com

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8 The Goddard School A new early childhood education facility broke ground in Round Rock in April. The Goddard School provides childcare and early education for children ages six weeks to six years old. The new campus will include a multi-purpose room and multiple playgrounds. This future location of The Goddard School is owned by Swetal Soni, Pinak Gohel, Vaishali Gohel and Rohan Munshi, who also own a Georgetown location of the early childhood education franchise. • Opening this fall • 3250 University Blvd., Round Rock • www.goddardschool.com/schools/tx/round-rock

10 KidsUnited The youth soccer training facility is meant to help children learn skills they need to be successful in soccer, as well as to develop their self confidence to be successful in life. The facility offers programs for children ages 1.5-9 years old. Programs focus on everything from developing motor skills to teaching more technical aspects of the sport. • Opened March 6 • 220 Sundance Parkway, Ste. 150, Round Rock • www.kidsunited.com

12 Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina The Leander-based restaurant will expand to Round Rock later this year. Co-owner Bobby Hernandez said he expects the Round Rock location to open in June or July and the Cedar Park location to open in October or November. Hernandez said the menu will be the same across all three locations. Offerings include tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and more.

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9 Buckle The apparel retailer is coming to the Round Rock Premium Outlets, a new project filing shows. Known for its denim offerings, Buckle stocks clothing for men, women and children across a variety of brands including Birkenstock, Free People, Miss Me and Rock & Revival. A project filing registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations shows work to renovate the future retail space is set to begin and end this fall. • Opening TBD • 4401 N. I-35, Ste. 793, Round Rock • www.buckle.com

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11 Sociedad The bar and restaurant in downtown Round Rock known as Alcove Cantina relaunched April 10 under a new name: Sociedad. Along with a name change, the restaurant’s interior, menu, and tequila and mezcal selection was revamped. The menu features a variety of Mexican cuisine, such as a stacked enchiladas, steak ranchero, smokey chicken tinga, nachos and brisket bbq tacos. The downtown business also frequently hosts live music and karaoke nights. • 119 E. Main St., Round Rock • www.alcovecantina.com

13 Discount Electronics The shop closed its Round Rock location in January, after a near 17-year run selling discounted and refurbished personal computers, laptops and technology accessories. While the Round Rock location of Discount Electronics is closed, the retailer’s location at 4005 W. Parmer Ln., Ste. D, Austin remains open, as well as its business operations center in Pflugerville. The store first opened July 7, 2009, and the business recently renovated its Parmer location. • Closed Jan. 1 • 1001 I-35 N., Round Rock • www.discountelectronics.com

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Enchanted Pforest Renaissance Pfaire Hanovers in Pflugerville will host a renaissance fair featuring games, live performances, costume contests and a market with unique artisan vendors. • May 17, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. • Free (admission)

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Pugs on the patio Cottonwood Creek Brewery will host an event dedicated to pug breeds. Along with the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs, a portion of beer purchases will benefit Pug Rescue of Austin.

11th annual Maker Pfest The Pflugerville Public Library will host its annual event dedicated to local makers and artisans, who provide demonstrations and offer hands-on learning activities. Staff will demonstrate how to use the library’s laser cutter and 3D printer, while guests can try activities such as screen printing, bookbinding and other crafts. • June 6, 2-5 p.m. • Free

Pfluger Park. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs, pets, blankets and picnic baskets for an evening of music. • June 12, 7-9 p.m. • Free • 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville • www.pflugervilletx.gov 2026 H-Town Throwdown Predominant Houston rappers will perform at the Round Rock Amp, with a lineup featuring Bun B, Z-Ro, Mike Jones, Lil’ Flip and Lil’ Keke. Catfish Derby The Hutto Parks and Recreation Department will host a fishing derby at Adam Orgain Park. The pond will be stocked with 2,000 catfish, giving fishers of all ages a chance to test their angling skills. Catch- and-release is encouraged, but those who choose to keep their catch must follow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s bag limit. • June 6, 8-11 a.m. • Free • 1001 CR 137, Hutto • https://tinyurl.com/4yhtsvwy

• May 17, 1-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 610 Hwy. 79, Hutto • www.austinpugrescue.com

Pflugerville Library Blood Drive We Are Blood will bring its bus to the library, giving locals a chance to donate blood and support the community. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Donors should eat a full meal beforehand and bring their photo IDs with them. • May 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free Splash Saturday DogJoy hosts weekly pool parties for dogs on Saturdays. The pool is designed with dogs in mind, featuring a beach entry, splash pad, island and gradual change in depth for dogs of all sizes. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations, and owners are welcome to bring toys and treats. Children, food and glass containers are not allowed in the splash park. • May 23, 9 a.m.-noon • $20 (park pass) • 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville • https://library.pflugervilletx.gov

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1 Kelly Lane Phase 3 Project: The road will be widened to four lanes from Moorlynch Avenue to Weiss Lane. Update: Final utility design is expected by May. • Timeline: completion expected in early 2030 • Cost: $31.5 million • Funding source: city bond funds 2 Parkway Drive Project: The road will be reconstructed with pavement, curb, drainage, sidewalk and streetlight improvements. Update: The nal design was nished in March. • Timeline: expected to bid in May • Cost: $3.4 million • Funding source: roadway impact fees, city bonds 3 Puger Farm Lane North Project: The road will be widened to three lanes and extended to connect to SH 45. Update: Final plan review was complete as of March. • Timeline: expected to bid in September • Cost: $6.5 million • Funding source: city bond funds, roadway impact fees

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4 Helios Way Project: Helios Way will connect SH 130 Frontage Road. Update: Construction is now underway. • Timeline: completion expected in mid-May • Cost: $5.8 million • Funding source: Type B sales tax Hutto

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to FM 1660 South. Update: Funding will be allocated in 2028. • Timeline: TBD

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• Cost: $20.5 million • Funding source: TBD 6 FM 1660 South at Hwy. 79 Project: New turn lanes and signals will be added to the intersection of FM 1660 South and Hwy. 79. Update: Design is complete. • Timeline: expected to bid in early 2027 • Cost: $4.8 million

7 Old Town parking and trac improvements Project: The city is converting downtown streets into one-way trac. Update: Main Street converted into a one-way in April. • Timeline: total project completion expected in 2026 • Cost: $500,000 for design • Funding source: Hutto EDC funding

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Childcare scholarships, after- school care and other efforts are underway to grow a voter-ap- proved initiative to provide more affordable childcare for low-in- come families in Travis County. Overview In 2024, voters approved increasing the county’s tax rate to generate $75 million for the Raising Travis County initiative. So far, the county has awarded more than $28 million to the Workforce Solutions Capital Area nonprofit as well as local school districts and other community organizations. Travis County distributes childcare funds

Over the coming months, an additional $17 million in childcare contracts will go before the Travis County Commissioners Court for approval—the majority of which may cover after-school care for children ages 4 and up, said Leah Meunier, strategic adviser for Raising Travis County. Current situation The Raising Travis County program is working to increase available spots for childcare while also improving the quality of the programs, Meunier said. The county has awarded $17.34 million to Workforce Solutions Capital Area to cover 1,000 child- care scholarships for children up to 3 years old. The organization has also received $4.16 million to cover improvements at 150 childcare providers, such as teacher raises or updates to curriculum.

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Hutto voters elected a new City Council member during the May 2 election, while residents will have to return to the polls in June for a runoff election. The overview Corina Zepeda won the election for Hutto City Council Place 4 after receiving more than 54% of the votes, defeating Brandon DeLeon. The water level of Lake Pfluger- ville is climbing after multiple breaks to the city’s Colorado River pipeline occurred in recent months, halting water flow into Pflugerville’s primary reservoir. The overview The city announced April 24 that Lake Pflugerville’s level officially reached the targeted elevation of 633 feet. The lake’s rise comes after city officials declared a local disas- ter and set restrictions across the city in March, following four breaks to the water line. A fifth break then occurred on March 17. With the improved level to the lake, the city moved into modified Stage 1 emergency water restric- tions on May 1. Under Stage 1 restrictions, hand watering of lawns and landscapes is allowed on designated watering days before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Vehicle washing is allowed on designated days using a bucket or hose with a shutoff nozzle. Use of water to wash, rinse or treat outdoor surfaces is prohibited, Lake Pflugerville reaches target of 633 feet

Zepeda will replace outgoing council member Peter Gordon on the dais. The race for Hutto City Council Place 1 will move to a runoff elec- tion between Jerrel Reynolds and Brandy McCool, after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote. The runoff will be held June 13. Reynolds received 41.9% of the votes, followed by McCool’s 24.1%. and swimming pools and hot tubs are allowed to operate normally, although pools may not be drained or refilled. Additionally, fishing at Lake Pflugerville is allowed from the shore and piers, but lake swim- ming and boating will not be permitted until the lake reaches 634 elevation. Going forward The city is also planning for a two-week scheduled shutdown in late May to allow crews to com- plete the full repairs to the existing raw waterline. The two-week shut- down will not result in a disruption in service delivery.

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Officials develop initial vision for Project Nexus Project Nexus—a proposed mixed-use develop- ment in Pflugerville—has a new timeline as officials with the city of Pflugerville and the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation have begun developing a vision for the 53-acre site. Overview In 2025, Pflugerville City Council approved an $18.2 million bond issuance to provide PCDC with the funds to purchase 53 acres located west of Lake Pflugerville. The city and PCDC have since brought on real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle to help develop goals and objectives for the project, which were presented to City Council in early April. Through work sessions with PCDC, the city and JLL, officials identified three aspirations for the project, including: • Fostering an authentic identity

Improved Fritz Park to open this May The city of Hutto plans to reopen Fritz Park this May after a renovation project wraps up. The overview The upgrades include an expanded splash pad, playground equipment, an all-wheels track, walking trails and more parking. The project cost around $11 million, stemming from a 2018 voter-approved parks bond.

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Zydeco withdraws data center zoning request Zydeco Development, an Austin-based com- mercial real estate development firm, withdrew its request to rezone a parcel of land currently designated for residential uses to build a data center, Hutto city officials announced in a news release April 17. What you need to know Per the news release, Zydeco’s proposal for the data center at 450 Ed Schmidt Boulevard would have required amendments to Hutto’s future land use map and the SOAR 2040 Comprehensive Plan to convert the site from being zoned multifamily residential to heavy industrial. Director of Development Services Howard Koontz formally recommended against approving the request on April 7, per the release. Zydeco’s withdrawal came just before a special called planning and zoning commission meeting

Hutto to assist on wastewater project The cities of Round Rock and Hutto are coordinating in an effort to extend wastewa- ter services in Round Rock’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, just across SH 130. What you need to know

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that was scheduled to take place April 20, where its application was the sole agenda item for consideration. Following Zydeco’s withdrawal, the meeting was canceled. Those opposed The data center saw considerable opposition from residents, including Katie Martin, an orga- nizer for the local Stop the Hutto Data Center group. The group held a press conference April 16, citing health, noise, heat, water and power usage concerns with the potential data center.

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Hutto ISD’s cuts, higher property tax revenue erases $3.5M shortfall In an April budget update, Hutto ISD Chief Financial Ocer Caleb Steed said the district expects to meet its nancial goal of a balanced budget for the 2026-27 nancial year, following district-wide budget reductions amid higher property values. In a nutshell While home values have decreased on average, Steed said commercial and multifamily property values have grown, increasing expected revenues by about $5 million. He said his department is also plan- ning compensation increases for certain positions, as well as a rst-time program to incentivize campus performance by rewarding administrators. Because the district originally planned for a at budget, where expenses and revenues were the same as the year before, the additional funding will turn

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a projected $3.5 million shortfall into a balanced bud- get, where revenues and expenses are equal. The details Steed said the district reduced projected expenses by around $770,000 by locking in contract pricing for fuel costs, eliminating dual-credit course fees through Temple College and through department-level budget decreases. With this freed-up funding and increased revenue, he said the district is planning personnel additions, including those for Hutto High School No. 2; pay grade adjustments and alignments; and a new administrator incentive allotment. Budget discussions will continue over the next two months. Pugerville ISD sta to receive pay bump Pugerville ISD teachers, professional support, nurses, psychologists and diagnosticians are slated to see pay increases in 2026-27, following the board of trustees’ approval of the compensa- tion package during the April 16 board meeting. The details The recommendation included a step pay increase for teachers and teacher-related posi- tions, nurses and professional support positions. Starting teacher salaries for Teacher Retention Allotment, or TRA, qualied teachers will continue to be $58,300. The recommendation also included a $5,000 stipend for school psychologists and diagnos- ticians, which Chief Human Resources Ocer Willie Watson said is for retention and recruit- ment purposes. Watson added that there are no other sta pay increases proposed for 2026-27 due to the district’s nancial situation. Chief Financial Ocer Jennifer Land said the nancial impact to the budget based on this compensation package will be about $1.5 million.

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