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PFLUGERVILLE HUTTO EDITION
VOLUME 18, ISSUE 5 JAN. 18 FEB. 13, 2023
ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
New barbershop brings modern style to P ugerville
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Development at Hutto Megasite to bring massive commercial growth The 1,400-acre Hutto Megasite is situated west of CR 3349 and south of Hwy. 79, just 4 miles west of the roughly 1,200-acre Samsung semiconductor site under construction in Taylor. (Courtesy Je erson Carroll)
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magnitude promises to have an impact on both Hutto and its neigh- bors. As the city prepares infra- structure at the site and seeks to recruit more developers, city lead- ers maintain the Megasite a ords Hutto an opportunity to signi - cantly bolster its tax revenue and
improve its economic position. Two projects are already con rmed for the Megasite, which is larger than the nearby Samsung site in Taylor by about 200 acres, but more than half of the site’s total space is still open for additional development. CONTINUED ON 22
With a rash of industrial develop- ment underway across the Central Texas area, e orts in the city of Hutto are largely centered on a single 1,400- acre swath of land near the city’s eastern edge known as the Megasite. A development of the Megasite’s
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FROM AMY: The start of a new year always lls me with curiosity, anticipation and hope. Our Annual Community Guide provides information on what is coming for our community in the year ahead. Within this issue, we hope we answer some of your questions and possibly even foster some excitement as you learn about projects and businesses coming in 2023. Amy Leonard Bryant, GENERAL MANAGER
FROM BRIAN: Rapid growth in our community means area leaders continue to work to bring business and industry to the area. The front-page story in our January edition addresses the massive in ux of commercial and industrial companies that will eventually ll Hutto’s 1,400-acre Megasite on the east side of town. With that in ux comes ripple e ects not only for the city of Hutto, but for many surrounding communities. Brian Rash, SENIOR EDITOR
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1 A second Discount Tire location opened in Round Rock at 3601 N. I-35 on Nov. 21. Discount Tire offers tire and wheel service for a variety of vehicles as well as safety inspections and air checks. 512-541-3163. www.discounttire.com 2 The Little Gym opened in mid-October at 3203 S. I-35, Ste. 590, Round Rock. The children’s gym offers classes, parties and camps for children ages 4 months-12 years old. 512-522-4539. www.thelittlegym.com 3 Rollo Insurance opened its Round Rock office at 600 Round Rock W. Drive, Ste. 603, on Nov. 4. Rollo Insurance offers business and commercial, home- owners, auto, life, and farm insurance. 979-774-2800. www.rolloinsurance.com 4 The Via 313 Pizza location at 2111 N. I-35, Ste. 380, Round Rock opened Dec. 8. It occupies a shared building with Tumble 22 Nashville Hot Chicken in the Rock Creek Plaza shopping center. The restaurant specializes in Detroit-style pizza and also serves salads, appetizers and desserts, and has a full bar. 512-553-4313. www.via313.com Player2Player began booking lessons for Round Rock-area athletes Dec. 3. Found- ed in the Lake Travis area by Jennifer
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Wright in 2018, Player2Player connects young athletes with their high school- age peers for one-on-one coaching and training in a location that is conve- nient for the customer. 512-668-9451. www.player2player.com COMING SOON 5 A third Round Rock location of Dutch Bros Coffee is under construction at 2630 S. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Round Rock, and is scheduled to open in early 2023. The second Round Rock location of the drive-thru coffee chain opened March 4 at 3589 N. I-35. www.dutchbros.com 6 Vegas-style poker establishment and bar 52 Social Club, located at 2400 S. I-35, Ste. 160, Round Rock, closed Dec. 1 after being acquired by ownership group
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ANNIVERSARIES 8 Zorba Greek Restaurant , located at 2601 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Round Rock, celebrated 20 years in busi- ness in December. Locally owned by Jeff Nouri, Zorba serves Greek food, such as hummus, gyros and a variety of vegetarian plates. 512-716-0100. www.zorbagreekrestaurant.com RENOVATIONS 9 Urban Rooftop reopened Nov. 18 at 411 W. Main St., Round Rock, following an 11-month renovation. The restaurant features additional indoor seating, a more “upscale” environment and a new menu that includes flatbreads and charcuterie. 512-520-5570. www.urbaneatdrink.com
No Limits Group LLC. John Chen, a man- aging partner for No Limits Group, said the business will reopen in mid-February as The Player’s Poker Room and will con- tinue to operate as a poker club and bar. www.52socialclub.com RELOCATIONS 7 The Round Rock Public Library closed Dec. 23 at its location at 216 E. Main St., and will reopen Jan. 28 at 200 E. Liberty Ave., Round Rock. The clo- sure was necessary to relocate library ma- terials to the $23.2 million project funded by a 2013 bond, Library Director Michelle Cervantes said. The new library will be three stories, about 66,000 square feet and have an adjacent parking structure. 512-218-7001. www.roundrocktexas.gov
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Virginia-based defense company Knowmadics , which specializes in software, integrated solutions and training, announced at a Dec. 14 launch event it opened its rst Texas o ce near downtown Round Rock. Founder and CEO Paul Maguire said the company is permanently occupying space in coworking facility O ce Evolution at 551 S. I-35, Ste. 300, Round Rock. Maguire said Round Rock is an ideal place to hire people and nd new clients and partners for the business.
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is not yet set, but owner Brandi Torres said the clinic will only provide in-home pediatric urgent care visits for local families. Torres said the clinic will provide services that include simple sick visits, sports physicals, newborn advice and lactation counseling for patients who are newborns through age 18. A website is coming soon. 512-673-7661 IN THE NEWS 5 The Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce , located at 101 S. Third St., Pflugerville, announced Jan. 2 that Kristen Cepak is the organization’s new chief executive officer. Cepak replaces former CEO Shontel Mays, who stepped down from the position in July and is now CEO of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. 512-251-7799. www.pfchamber.com
Co-owner Luis Pena said the barbershop books clients by appointment, accom- modates walk-in business and provides services including traditional and modern haircuts, hair coloring and facial scrubs. Pena said QQ mainly services men but also has services for women. 512-800-5392. Facebook: QQ Barbershop 4 The Springs of Austin Assisted Living & Memory Care held its grand opening in October at 1020 E. Wells Branch Parkway, Pflugerville. The Springs of Austin provides assisted-living, respite care and memory care services to seniors. 512-626-1212. www.springsofaustin.com COMING SOON Lake Pflugerville Pediatric House Calls is scheduled to open in March in Pflugerville. A specific opening date
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2 Exaco Trading Co. , an Austin-based lawn and garden wholesale distribu- tion company, became operational in early December at its new location at 16001 Impact Way, Pflugerville. The com- pany broke ground on the facility in May 2021. The new location, which relocated from smaller facilities in North Austin, features a showroom with several green- house models on display. 512-407-8500. www.exaco.com 3 QQ Barbershop opened Oct. 3 at 1501 W. Pecan St., Ste. 105, Pflugerville.
1 All Around Barber School is now open at 1420 Wells Branch Parkway, Ste. 110, Pflugerville. The school had a grand opening with tour opportunities Dec. 17, and classes began in January. Owner John Aldaya said All Around offers both day and night classes in English and Spanish. 512-698-8046. www.instagram.com/ allaroundbarberschool
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2 Locally owned restaurant Frosties opened for business Dec. 5 at 117 East St., Ste. 150, Hutto. Owned by Roshon Alfred, Frosties specializes in frozen daiquiris, which customers can take to go or enjoy at the restaurant’s indoor seating and patio area. 512-642-6237. Facebook: Frosties 2 Go 3 Lawncare business Heroes Lawn Care of Northeast Austin opened Jan. 3 at 2535 FM 685, Ste. 650, Hutto. Franchise owner Michael Bar- tlemay said Heroes offers fertiliza- tion, weed control, irrigation and pet waste removal services to clients across the Austin area. 512-610-7160. www.heroeslawncare.com 4 A new bubble tea shop called Now, Dats Boba opened Dec. 6 at 525 Chris Kelley Blvd., Ste. 500, Hutto. The business’s menu features an array of
drinks, including bubble tea, smoothies and coffee. Owner Dat Nguyen said Now, Dats Boba gradually added food items to its menu throughout December in preparation for its grand opening Jan. 7. 512-642-3516. www.nowdatsboba.com 5 Cajun food truck Pete’s Cajun Seafood opened Dec. 7 at 209 Farley St., Hutto. The food truck’s menu includes shrimp, crab and lobster plates as well as a variety of soups and sides. Facebook: Pete’s Cajun Seafood ANNIVERSARIES 6 Fantastic Sam’s Cut & Color will celebrate five years in business in February. The full-service hair care salon is located at 4750 Gattis School Road, Ste. 101, Hutto, and offers a variety of services including haircuts, waxing, hair coloring and perms. 512-467-4005. www.fantasticsams.com
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PFLUGERVILLE City sees increased household income and education From 2016-21, P ugerville households have become more a uent overall, with the median income rising more than $21,000 to $98,938 in that time span. The number of residents with high school diplomas and college degrees has also slightly increased.
HUTTO Education of residents shows substantial increases
The number of Hutto residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher jumped by nearly 10 percentage points from 2016 to 2021. Median household income in the city also increased by more than $22,000 in that time period and now surpasses $94,000.
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Population change Both P ugerville and Hutto have outpaced the state of Texas in terms of population growth from 2016-21.
Local demographics, 2021* Hispanic or Latino White Black or African American American Indian or Alaska native Asian Native Hawaiian or other Paci c Islander Some other race
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*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.
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Median household income 2016 2021 $77,899 $98,938
Education level High school diploma or higher achieved
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approved a construction contract for Segment 3, which will widen the section of FM 3349 between Hwy. 79 and CR 404, where it will eventually meet Segment 2. Construction on Segment 3 is expected to last until summer 2025. Design is still underway on Segment 2, which will connect segments 1 and 3. Funding is not yet secured, and there is no planned start date for construction. Hutto Development Services Director Ashley Bailey said Southeast Loop will help to divert tra c from Hwy. 79 by creating an alternate route for those traveling through the city. The road is also expected to help with tra c created by upcoming development at the city’s 1,400- acre Megasite just west of FM 3349. Timeline: summer 2021-summer 2025 Cost: $11.53 million (Segment 1), TBD (Segment 2), $81.9 million (Segment 3) Funding sources: Williamson County, Texas Department of Transportation
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The rst segment of a large county-led road project in Hutto is slated to be complete this summer. The project, named Southeast Loop, will construct a new major arterial road connecting SH 130 to FM 3349 and eventually Hwy. 79. Williamson County broke ground in July 2021 on Southeast Loop Segment 1, which will construct the portion of the road from SH 130 to CR 137. Segment 1 is expected to be complete in summer 2023. In September, Williamson County
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A comprehensive study of problem areas within P ugerville’s FM 685 corridor is nearing comple- tion and is expected to provide the city with a list of recommended road projects in January. The study began in March and encompasses the section of Dessau Road and FM 685 stretching from Wells Branch Parkway to FM 685. Timeline: March 2022-January 2023 Cost: $1.03 million Funding source: city of P ugerville
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www.amysicecreams.com $ COMING IN 2023 14 Crumbl Cookies 3021 S. I 35, Ste. 140, Round Rock www.crumblcookies.com $ COMING IN 2023 HAMBURGERS 15 P. Terry’s Burger Stand 2201 I 35, Round Rock 512 351 8553 www.pterrys.com $ B KOLACHES 16 Lonestar Kolaches 1207 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock 512 906 0255 www.lonestarkolaches.com $ B MEXICAN LATIN 17 Besos Cocina & Cantina 3107 S I 35, Ste. 820, Round Rock 512 350 2133 www.besoscantina.com $$ K PIZZA 18 Via 313 2111 N I 35, Ste. 380, Round Rock 512 553 4313 www.via313.com $$ 19 Domino’s Pizza 5240 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Round Rock 512 674 0660 www.dominos.com $$ VEGETARIAN VEGAN 20 Project Pollo 200 University Blvd., Ste. 600, Round Rock 512 843 4085 www.projectpollo.com $ K SHOPPING BEAUTY 21 Miss A 4401 N. I 35, Ste. 423, Round Rock 512 863 6688 www.shopmissa.com 22 Sephora at Kohl’s 200 Sundance Parkway, Round Rock 512 248 8882 www.sephpora.com 23 Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids 4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 108, Round Rock 512 215 2040 www.sharkeyscutsforkidsroundrock.com 24 Thig’s Diamond Kutz 302 W. Main St., Ste. 102, Round Rock 512 919 2943 Facebook: Thig’s Diamond Kutz
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COFFEE & TEA SHOPS 9 Dutch Bros Co ee 3589 N. I 35, Round Rock 541 955 4700 www.dutchbros.com $ 10 Mojo Co ee 3100 RM 1431, Ste. 100, Round Rock 737 308 4627 www.mojodrivethru.com $ 11 Sharetea 3107 S. I 35, Ste. 770, Round Rock 512 363 5192 www.sharetearoundrock.com $ DESSERT 12 Cold Stone Creamery 110 N. I 35, Ste. 135, Round Rock 512 428 4205 www.coldstonecreamery.com $ 13 Amy’s Ice Creams 2120 N. Mays St., Round Rock 512 458 6149
www.tsodelivery.com $$ COMING IN 2023 BAR AND GRILLS 5 Bar Louie 270 Bass Pro Drive, Round Rock 512 957 8660 www.barlouie.com $$ H 6 El Estadio Restaurant & Sports Bar 500 Parker Drive, Round Rock 737 203 9047 www.elestadioatx.com $$ H 7 Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar 2600 N. I 35, Round Rock 737 243 1330 www.whiskeycake.com $$ B H K BARBECUE 8 Smokey Mo’s BBQ 17280 N. RM 620, Round Rock 512 610 7492 www.smokeymosbbq.com $$
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ROUND ROCK DINING ASIAN 1 Bamboo Biryani’s Bowl & Grill 130 Sundance Parkway, Ste. 100, Round Rock 512 337 4066 www.bowlandgrill.com $$ 2 Misaki - Ramen 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Round Rock 512 502 5179 Facebook: Misaki - Ramen $$ 3 Red Lotus Asian Grille 2601 S. I 35, Ste. A500, Round Rock 512 366 5442 www.redlotusasiangrilleroundrock.com $$ K 4 Tso Chinese 2000 N. Mays St., Ste. 108, Round Rock 512 774 4876
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FOOD & GROCERY 25 Alamo Co ee Co. 1021 Sendero Springs Drive, Round Rock 512 551 9455 www.alamoco ee.com 26 Delizioso Delicatessen & Charcuterie 1207 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock 512 505 8123 Facebook: Delizioso Premium Deli 27 Mama Hono Tropical Spices, Foods & Beverages 1201 S. I 35, Ste. 306, Round Rock 512 394 6225 www.mamahono.com 28 Round Rock Asian Mart 1800 N. Mays St., Ste. 110, Round Rock 737 209 0066 www.roundrockasianmart.com
CLOTHING 29 Boot Barn 120 Sundance Parkway, Ste. 350, Round Rock 737 309 4114 www.bootbarn.com 30 Haute Boutique and Mercantile on Main 503 E. Main St., Round Rock 512 375 1769 www.hautellc.com 31 Mad Finds, Yo! 109 E. Main St., Round Rock 512 920 3463 Facebook: Mad Finds, Yo HOME & GIFTS 32 Bu City Soap 210 University Blvd., Ste. 160, Round Rock
512 843 4100 www.bu citysoap.com 33 Coast Spas Hot Tubs & Outdoor Living 2701 Parker Dr., unit 800, Round Rock 512 893 6768 www.coastpatioliving.com 34 Fabulous Nobodies Curated Gifts and Fun 109 E. Main St., Round Rock 201 982 6634 https://fabnobodies.com 35 Hometown Gift & Decor 400 E. Main St., Round Rock 512 243 5847 www.shophometowntx.com HEALTH 36 Urban Euphoria CBD
581 University Blvd., Ste. 100, Round Rock 512 394 5777 www.urbaneuphoriacbd.com PETS 37 PetSmart 2601 S. I 35, Round Rock 512 218 1816 www.petsmart.com SPORTS 38 Second Swing Golf Balls 1801 Red Bud Lane, Ste. A, Round Rock 737 217 0968 www.secondswing-gol alls.com
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BOOKS 11 The Book Burrow 2401 W. Pecan St., Ste. 102, P ugerville 512-670-8441 www.thebookburrowbookstore.com HOME & HARDWARE 12 Billiard Factory 19116 Limestone Commercial Drive, P ugerville 512-271-7000 • www.billiardfactory.com 13 Havertys 18700 Limestone Commercial Drive, Ste. 600, P ugerville 512-691-5800 • www.havertys.com 14 Kohl’s 2101 Autumn Slate Drive, P ugerville 512-813-1969 • www.kohls.com 15 SM Boutique 1315 Grand Avenue Parkway, Ste. 101, P ugerville 512-200-3901 • www.thesmboutique.com FOOD & GROCERY 16 GMart-Valero 1300 W. P ugerville Parkway, P ugerville Instagram: GMart_P ugerville 17 Food Box A 208 E. Wells Branch Parkway, P ugerville; B 16212 Impact Way, P ugerville www.foodboxtx.com A 3101 E. Pecan St., P ugerville B 1105 Old Austin-Hutto Road, P ugervillle www.quiktrip.com COMING IN 2023 HOBBY 19 Cigar and Tobacco Empire 15824 FM 1825, Ste. 105, P ugerville 737-222-5515 www.cigartobaccoempire.com 20 East Pecan Cigars 105 E. Pecan St., P ugerville 512-665-3923 Facebook: East Pecan Cigars COMING IN 2023 18 QuikTrip
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CAFES 4 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 2100 Autumn Slate Drive, Ste. 100, P ugerville 512-551-9800 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com $ B K HAMBURGERS 5 Buddha Burger 1300 W. P ugerville Parkway, P ugerville 512-465-2023 Instagram: Buddha Burger O cial $ PIZZA 6 Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza 2700 W. Pecan St., Ste. 950, P ugerville 512-909-1161 www.littleitalybrickovenpizza.net $$
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THESE LISTINGS ARE NOT COMPREHENSIVE. PFLUGERVILLE DINING BAR & GRILLS 1 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse 19109 Limestone Commercial Drive, P ugerville 512-956-5354 • www.54thstreetgrill.com $$ K 2 The Patio at Typhoon Texas 18500 SH 130, P ugerville 512-782-2592 • www.thepatioaustin.com $$ H K 3 The Victory Tap 111 E. Main St., P ugerville 512-358-6150 • www.thevictorytap.com $$ H
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SHOPPING BEAUTY 9 Lush Nail Bar 18841 FM 685, P ugerville 512-305-3535 • www.lushnailbaratx.com 10 Mma Dima Africa Boutique 401 W. Pecan St., Ste. 2B, P ugerville 512-736-8357 • www.u4udesigns.com
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HAMBURGERS 6 Mighty Fine Burgers, Fries and Shakes Ed Schmidt Boulevard and Hwy. 79 www.mighty neburgers.com $ COMING IN 2023 7 Top Notch Hamburgers 460 Hwy. 79, Hutto www.topnotchaustin.com $ COMING IN 2023 MEXICAN LATIN 8 Chipotle Mexican Grill 326 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Ste. 100, Hutto 737-259-2011 www.chipotle.com $
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9 Pollos Asados El Norteno 133 E. Front St., Ste. 500, Hutto 512-642-6180 www.pollosasadoselnorteno.com $ B 10 Taco Casa 330 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto 817-851-4906 www.tacocasatexas.com $ PIZZA 11 Mr. Gatti’s Pizza 326 Ed. Schmidt Blvd., Ste. 110 512-886-2222 www.mrgattispizza.com $$
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512-890-2450 www.br.co ee $ 3 Dwell House Co ee and Tap 2100 Muir eld Bend Drive, Ste. 125, Hutto 512-642-6264 www.dwellhouseco eeandtap.com $ 4 Now, Dats Boba! 525 Chris Kelley Blvd., Ste. 500, Hutto 512-642-3516 www.nowdatsboba.com $ BAKERY 5 Country Donuts 133 E. Front St., Hutto, Ste. 300, Hutto 512-642-3207 $
THESE LISTINGS ARE NOT COMPREHENSIVE. HUTTO DINING BARBECUE 1 Kona’s TX BBQ 209 Farley St., Hutto 512-818-6580 Facebook: Kona’s TX BBQ $$ COFFEE & TEA SHOPS 2 Black Rock Co ee Bar 5013 Gattis School Road, Hutto
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$482M bond election proposed to accommodate rapid growth
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PIECES OF THE PROPOSAL A Hutto ISD recommendation for a $482 million bond package breaks down as follows: Hutto High School renovations and additions .......... $68M Construction of a ninth elementary school ...................... $70M Building the Ninth Grade Center out to a high school ...... $180M
P ugerville ISD moves forward with 2022 bond items Preliminary work is set to begin on some of the $366 million in bond propositions P ugerville ISD voters approved in November. Victor Valdez, chief technology and operations o cer for PfISD, said work will begin in early 2023 on ber optic cable replacements; new heating, and air conditioning systems; and districtwide computer replacements. Those projects are expected to deliver by the end of 2023. Hutto ISD to begin major projects Two large projects expanding Hutto ISD’s student capacity are planned to begin this year. The rst project will expand Hutto High School. Preliminary work began in late 2022 with completion expected by summer 2024. A second project involves the construction of a 1,200-student- capacity middle school near Kerley Elementary School. Named Gus Almquist Middle School, the school has a targeted completion date of May 2024.
COMPILED BY CARSON GANONG HUTTO ISD District o cials could call a 2023 election for a bond package totaling $482 million. Representatives from the dis- trict’s long-range facilities planning committee—which consisted of approximately 60 parents, students, community members and district sta who met six times beginning in August—presented their recommen- dation to the HISD board of trustees at a Dec. 8 meeting. Over the course of six meetings, the committee received presentations on school nance and HISD growth projections and toured district facilities before working together to formulate a recommendation. Ashley Rendon, a Hutto ISD parent who served on the com- mittee, said one major priority the committee identi ed was building and expanding schools to ensure the
district’s capacity keeps pace with student growth. “We just don’t have enough room for the students we have right now in the district,” Rendon said. “To get back on track, we’ll need new schools.” Among expenditures proposed in the bond is $180 million to convert the Ninth Grade Center to a full high school and $70 million to construct a new elementary school. The board has until Feb. 17 to decide whether to accept the com- mittee’s recommendation. If it does, the bond package will appear on the ballot in the May 6 election. “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all of our committee members for volunteering their time, insights and dedication to this monthslong e ort,” Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas said. “We are fortunate to have an engaged com- munity of parents and stakeholders.”
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Adding classrooms to existing middle schools .............. $14M Buses and other operations .................................. $10M Deferred maintenance projects ...................................... $24M Technology ................................. $21M
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New plan calls for walkable downtown, more dense housing
Downtown project to bring several new amenities PFLUGERVILLE City o cials will approve nal design concepts in 2023 for amenities within Downtown East, a 29-acre development in downtown P ugerville. Downtown East in P ugerville is projected to cost the city $196.2 million. Here is how those expenses break down: COST OF THE DEVELOPMENT
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PLANNING PRIORITIES Early in the comprehensive plan process, the city established its top eight priority areas to be detailed in the plan based on public feedback, including:
City of Hutto and developer work to revise agreement for The Co-Op MA Partners, the developer for The Co-Op District in Hutto, is working with the city to update their development agreement. The move comes after Hutto o cials in November voiced concerns with elements such as parking requirements and business hours. City Manager James Earp said he expects council to see an updated development agreement in early 2023. P ugerville weighs allocation of remaining ARPA funds The city of P ugerville has a $270,000 balance of American Rescue Plan Act funds following its implementation last year of a small-business grant program. On Nov. 29, P ugerville City Council discussed allocating the funds to local organizations ghting food insecurity. O cials have yet to reach a consensus on how to use the funds, and discussions will continue in early 2023. Deadlines to spend the funds fall between 2024 and 2026.
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HUTTO After taking input from residents, o cials are almost ready to adopt the Hutto Soar 2040 compre- hensive plan, a document that will outline and guide the city’s growth priorities over the next 15-20 years. Hutto’s planning and zoning commission voted to recommend adoption of the plan in early January. City Council is scheduled to review a draft of the comprehensive plan in January before voting to adopt the plan in February. The Soar 2040 comprehensive plan includes sections on transportation, land use and economic development. It also contains a section dedicated speci cally to development in downtown Hutto. One major development priority laid out in the plan is an emphasis on walkable neighborhoods and trail connectivity for residents. Development Services Director
The mixed-use development will be home to a new City Hall and a 120,000-square-foot recreation center as well as a variety of other commercial and residential buildings. Plans developed thus far for Downtown East have been purely conceptual and indicate the development could include up to 130,000 square feet of retail, 120,000 square feet of commercial, 500 multifamily residential units and 75,000 square feet of hotel space. The city expects to select a master developer for the project in early 2023, after which it will be able to create a more nal design for the development. Downtown East has been in the works since late 2021, when the city purchased the 29-acre P uger Tract at the northwest corner of FM 685 and East Pecan Street. Since then, the city has held several public engagement events and approved a programming schedule for the development’s recreation center; four basketball courts and a multilane pool will be among the center’s features. The project o cially moved into the developer solicita- tion phase in July, and the city expects to select a master developer in January. More information on the Downtown East development and future opportunities for public input are available on the city’s website.
Ashley Bailey said the development of “10-minute neighborhoods,” where residents live near vital businesses and other amenities in walking distance, could reduce strain on Hutto’s roads along with planned transportation improvements. Another priority is the addition of more “missing middle” housing options, such as duplexes and townhomes, that provide more variety compared to apartments and single-family homes. The plan also lays out a concept that connects historic downtown Hutto and The Co-Op District through new roadways. Additionally, previously open space in historic downtown would be lled in with residential and commer- cial development. Proposed additions in the core of downtown include townhomes on Farley Street and an entertainment venue on the corner of
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East Street and Hwy. 79. The plan also includes projected growth numbers for the city; accord- ing to the draft plan, Hutto’s popula- tion is expected to grow to just over 80,000 by 2045. The process of drafting the plan began in August 2021. Since then, the city has convened an advisory committee to help guide the creation of the plan and has held numerous events collecting public input. The city also brought on planning and consulting rm Freese and Nichols to coordinate the creation of the plan. Freese and Nichols
representative Chance Sparks said the feedback collected during public input events has helped the rm and the city get a better understanding of what citizens’ priorities are. “Survey participation hasn’t been super strong, but what we’ve gotten has been very intense,” Sparks said. “The emphasis [in public feedback] is on getting your basics right— transportation, mobility, infrastruc- ture and addressing growth in a way that’s close to your core functions.” More information on the plan, including a preliminary draft, is available on the city’s website.
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picnic areas throughout with walking paths and fresh shrubbery for all to enjoy. Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant improvements have also been made at the park for accessibility to all. The park is also home to the city’s monthly Kyle Market Days, which
Buda Amphitheater & City Park Located in the heart of downtown, the park is home to various events all year long, such as the Wiener Dog Races and Fajita Fiesta. The park hosts several options to hear music throughout the year, includ-
Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park Considered the heart of downtown, Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park has undergone massive renovations in the past two years to enhance the downtown experience. The park has a gazebo, a playground and various
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Lakeline Park Phase 1 of the new city park in Cedar Park, located o Bell Boulevard and Little Elm Trail, will be completed in early 2023. The design of Phase 2 will begin in 2023. Once fully built, Lake- line Park will be the city’s largest at 200 acres. Amenities include picnic fa- cilities, a playground, a kayak launch, hiking trails, sports elds, a shing pier and a multipurpose pavilion. www.cedarparktexas.gov/442/ lakeline-park
Mel’s Lone Star Lanes The bowling alley rst opened in 2008 under ownership of siblings David Kellerman and Dot Ammons. The facility has 40 lanes of bowling, arcade games, billiards, cornhole, and a bar and grill. In 2022, Bowlero Corp. took over management. 1010 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown 512-930-2200 www.bowlero.com/location/ mels-lone-star
Hill Country Galleria The outdoor retail, dining and entertainment center hosts events throughout the year, including live music and art shows. New businesses in 2022 include El Dorado Gallery and luxury boutique The Emporium. In the future, the Galleria has goals to add more green space and enhance walkability. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave 512-263-0001 www.hillcountrygalleria.com
Bull Creek District Park The 48-acre park o ers swimming, shing and hiking. The park’s conceptual plan lays out proposed improvements, including new bathrooms under renovation and updating for Americans with Disabil- ities Act access. Construction will be done in summer 2023. 6701 Lakewood Drive, Austin 512-974-6756 www.austinparks.org
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