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Pugerville Hutto Edition VOLUME 20, ISSUE 7 MARCH 13 APRIL 9, 2025

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Tree project targets economic, social gains

by saving on energy and water. In addition to health and social benets, real estate agents say homes with well-maintained, mature trees tend to sell faster and for a higher price compared to those without trees.

BY GRACIE WARHURST

The city of Pugerville is using nearly $150,000 in grant funding to increase overall tree canopy in local neighborhoods to address environ- mental disparities, enhance quality of life and give nancial help to residents

Pugerville residents help plant trees as part of a new city-run tree planting initiative.

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Impacts

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1 Fina African Hair Braiding Fina African Hair Braiding, owned by Fina Idehen, celebrated its 10-year anniversary serving the Pugerville community. The salon provides expert hair- braiding and beauty supplies. • 103 W. Pecan St., Ste. B, Pflugerville • inaafricanhairbraiding.com 2 Mattress Gallery Direct The mattress store will move into the Cornerstone at Kelly Lane development, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Registration ling. The project is set to start in March and nish this summer. • 18725 FM 685, Ste. 110, Pflugerville • mattressgallerydirecttexas.com 3 PC Liquors A liquor store is planned for the Shoppes at Wells Branch, according to a ling with TDLR. The project has a completion date in December. • 1500 S. Heatherwilde Blvd., Ste. 230, Pflugerville

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Pugerville, a media contact conrmed. The decision came after “reevaluating the upcoming sites in its portfolio.” The well-known diner was originally slated to move into the Cornerstone at Kelly Lane development. • 18725 FM 685, Pflugerville • www.snoozeeatery.com

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Coming soon

5 Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen

The restaurant, located in Pugerville’s Stone Hill Town Center, is now under new ownership. Kevin Noe took over as the local franchise owner. According to a social media post, the new team will revamp the store’s interior and exterior. • 18816 Limestone Commercial Drive, Ste. 500, Pflugerville • nypizzeria.com

8 Springhill Restaurant The restaurant is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Locally owned by Carroll Humphrey and Jack Payne, Springhill o£ers daily specials, catsh, shrimp, steaks, burgers, salads and desserts for dining in-house, to go or for delivery. A fully loaded lunch bu£et as well as two rooms for

7 Chicken Salad Chick A Chicken Salad Chick is coming to Pugerville’s Stone Hill Town Center. Commercial real estate rm NewQuest leased the 2,584-square-foot space behind the recently opened Gen Korean BBQ. An opening date hasn’t been announced, although a permit to nish the out the building interior was issued by the city in December. • Opening TBD • 18900 Limestone Commercial Drive, Ste. 200, Pflugerville • chickensaladchick.com

Closings

6 Dairy Queen The Pugerville Dairy Queen is now permanently closed, according to a sign posted on its door front. The location is one of 24 in Central Texas to be sold. • Closed in February

private parties are also available. • 2505 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville • springhillcatish.net

• 1701 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville • www.dairyqueen.com/en-us/

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Impacts Hutto

Lawrence Williams, will be designed to host a variety of events and classes that celebrate the art of mixology. • Opening March 29 • 3333 CR 119, Ste. 28, Hutto • www.grapesandrye.com 4 No. 1 Boba Tea No. 1 Boba Tea is expected to open in Hutto. The shop will oer a variety of classic milk, avored and slush teas. The business has one location in Cedar Park and several throughout Nevada. • Opening TBD • 111 Co-Op Blvd., Ste. 101, Hutto • www.no1bobatea.us

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1 Sonora Bank The bank oers personal and business accounts as well as various loans, including mortgage and vehicle. Sonora Bank rst opened in Sonora, Texas, in 1900 and has several locations throughout Texas. • Opened Feb. 25 • 251 Exchange Blvd., Hutto • www.sonorabank.com

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2 Cottonwood Creek Brewery The brewery and smokehouse is expected to open in Hutto this month, with plans to serve a range of craft beer and scratch-made food. The business will also have cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. • Opening in March • 610 Hwy. 79, Hutto • www.cottonwoodcreekbrewery.com 3 Grapes & Rye Grapes & Rye, a curated cocktail and mobile tap trailer business, will open a physical location in Hutto. The new space, owned by owned by Rachel Green-Williams and

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5 Bella Sicilia Pizzeria Formerly known as Anthony’s Pizzeria, the restaurant changed ownership in December. Now owned by Emanuel and Marianna Minardi, the eatery was renamed to Bella Sicilia Pizzeria, oering a variety of pizzas, sandwiches and calzones. • 409 W. Front St., Ste. 240, Hutto • www.orderpizzasonline.com

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Now open

6 Humble Beast Strength A new 24-hour strength training gym, Humble Beast Strength, opened in Hutto in December. Owned and operated by David Raulston and his son Noah, the gym oers regular membership as well as personal training services. The business also oers free basic training classes to help people get started in their tness journey. • Opened Dec. 30 • 520 CR 108, Ste. 12, Hutto • www.humblebeaststrength.com

7 Merge Barbershop The shop, owned by Teshe Melcher, features ve barbers oering both walk-ins and appointments. Melcher said the shop’s mission is to merge community and small businesses by featuring local products and art inside the business, which sits between Hutto Wine Bar and Lamppost Coee.

8 Jack Allen’s Kitchen The restaurant is now open in Hutto. Known for its menu of Southern comfort food, the eatery spans around 4,700 square feet, including indoor and outdoor dining areas. It also features a bar with frozen beverages, wine on tap and single-barrel bourbon from distillers throughout the country. • Opened March 4 • 211 Co-Op Blvd., Hutto • www.jackallenskitchen.com

• Opened in October • 107 East St., Hutto • www.mergebarbershop.com

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Impacts Round Rock

testing and VO2 Max tness assessments. DEXA scans measure bone density, and the DEXAFit scan uses AI to take biological age and major health concerns into consideration during scans. • Opened Jan. 28 • 3309 Forest Creek Drive, Ste. 501, Round Rock • https://roundrock.dexait.com 5 Innite Fitness The gym’s oerings include personal training and small group training built around busy adults over the age of 35, as stated on the company’s website. One-on- one training includes low-impact workouts with a personalized workout regimen and a guided nutrition plan. The business has two additional locations in Shoal Creek and Steiner Ranch. • Opened Jan. 20 • 1901 Town Centre Drive, Round Rock • www.ininiteitnessaustin.com 6 MKY Apparels The business oers custom team uniforms for a variety of sports, in addition to cheer bows, soft shell helmets and caps. Uniforms can be made for men, women and children. • Opened Jan. 21 • 17004 Joe Barbee Drive, Ste. 100, Round Rock • www.mkyapparels.com 7 Prestige Animal Wellness Located inside of A Crate Escape, the veterinary o¢ce provides a range of services, including vaccines, spays, neuters, dentistry, surgery and more. The business also provides urgent and emergency veterinary care. The locally owned practice is led by Dr. Oliver Engle, who has 24 years of experience taking care of pets. • Opened Nov. 18 • 1301 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.prestigeanimalwellnesstx.com 8 Skechers Warehouse Outlet The footwear retailer oers a variety of shoes, active apparel and sports equipment for men, women and children. The retailer has another store location in the Round Rock Premium Outlets, at 4401 N. I-35, Ste. 729, Round Rock. • Opened in February

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• Opened Jan. 12 • 115 Sundance Parkway, Ste. 510, Round Rock • www.coffee-enlightenment.com

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1 CityVet The pet clinic oers a variety of preventative and urgent care, including medical, dental and surgical services. CityVet also oers grooming, bathing and pharmacy

3 The Dead Poet Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen and Microbrewery launched a new experience in January for guests looking for a laid-back atmosphere. Reservations for the speakeasy can be made on the Cork & Barrel site, and conrmation emails will include instructions to access the not-so- secret spot. • Opened in January

services for pets. • Opened Dec. 16 • 7401 O’Connor Drive, Round Rock • www.cityvet.com

• 4000 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.corkandbarrelpub.com/dead-poet

2 Coee Enlightenment The coee shop and roaster oering local roasts, brews and pastries, opened in Round Rock in January. The shop also oers guided coee experiences to educate customers about best brewing practices, coee ights and wholesale beans.

4 DEXAFit Owner Micheal Etheridge said the business oers AI-enhanced DEXA scans, resting metabolic rate

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9 Valvoline Instant Oil Change The car maintenance shop oers preventive car care services, including oil changes, tire rotations, radiator ushes and more. • Opened in January • 623 University Blvd., Round Rock • www.vioc.com

Coming soon

Kitchen Tune-Up The franchise, a home renovation business serving the Round Rock, Cedar Park and Leander areas, will have its grand opening April 1. Franchisees Dhara and Sid Sanghavi operate the local franchise, as well as Bath Tune-Up, which serves the same areas. Services include cabinet restoration, refacing, repainting, door replacement, custom cabinetry and full kitchen remodels. The company also oers free in-home consultations. • Opening April 1 • www.kitchentuneup.com

12 JuiceLand The juice and smoothie company was founded in 2011 by Matt Shook and has since expanded to 42 locations and counting in Dallas, Austin and Houston. JuiceLand oers smoothies, wellness shots, lattes, cold-pressed juice and plant-based meals. • Opened Jan. 30 • 603 Louis Henna Blvd., Ste. B150, Round Rock • www.juiceland.com

14 The Picklr The business features eight indoor courts with outdoor surfacing, AI coaching, private event areas, a pro shop, league play, tournaments, court reservations and locker rooms with showers. Interested individuals may purchase a monthly or annual membership starting at $89 monthly. • Opened Jan. 18 • 3021 S. I-35, Ste. 240, Round Rock • www.thepicklr.com/location/round-rock

Relocations

10 Chef TLC’s Sidewalk Cafe The catering business, owned by Teri and Mike Contois, relocated into a brick-and-mortar space near Palm Valley Boulevard in November. After operating out of ghost kitchens for the last few years, Teri said she is working to expand her drop-o and pickup catering business, which is available to order through DoorDash and her own website. • Relocated in November • 1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 430, Round Rock • www.cheftlcssidewalkcafe.com

including lumpia, pancit, pork barbecue, pinoy curry and whole fried sh. • 2021 N. Mays St., Ste. 1000, Round Rock • Facebook: Little Mama’s Authentic Filipino Cuisine 13 Zorba Greek Restaurant The restaurant marked 20 years of operation in February. Zorba serves Greek food, such as hummus, gyros and chicken shawarma as well as a variety of vegetarian plates.

Closings

15 Party City The Round Rock location in the Boardwalk Center is one of many stores that will close, after the retailer announced its ling for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December. While the store is holding a closing sale, including xtures, furniture and equipment, it is not known when exactly the store will close, per a store employee. • Closing TBD • 2601 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.partycity.com

• 2601 N. I-35, Ste. 500, Round Rock • www.zorbagreekrestaurant.com

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Government

Pugerville pump stations approved Pugerville City Council passed two sup- plemental agreements for the SH 45 Pump Station Discharge Line project at its meeting

Hutto water rates The city of Hutto’s scal year 2024-25 budget included $52,500 for a water and wastewater rate study as a part of the utility fund. With council approval, the city will use $38,420 of the allocated money for the rst year of the contract.

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The two supplemental agreements were for additional engineering and professional services for design, bidding and construction phases. The $774,078 contract with Black & Veatch for design and bid services, as well as the $378,505 contract with engineering rm CP&Y, brings the total professional services contracts up to $1.1 million. The capital improvement project, which is in the design phase, will connect the SH 45 pump station to the 960-foot pressure zone, an area where water pressure is managed to ensure proper ow and service.

Hutto approves contract for water rate study Hutto City Council approved Feb. 20 a $108,000 contract with Wildan Financial Services to conduct a water and wastewater rate study. The details Council rst requested a rate study in

December to assess existing rates. “The intent of that study is to help shape what increases may impact dierent customer classes,” Hutto Public Works Director Rick Coronado said. The city of Hutto is in the construction phase of a $180 million expansion to its South Wastewa- ter Treatment Plant, and revenue collected from water rate fees has helped fund the project. Coronado said the rate study will also help the city budget and ensure funding for future projects.

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Multigen rec center named The Monarch

Library launches job search assistance The Pugerville Public Library launched a job search assistance program in partnership with the BizNess Center at Abundant Life Community Development Corporation and

Downtown East Project Project site The Monarch Recreation Center

Civic center City hall

Pugerville City Council established the name of the new multigenerational recreation center at its meeting Feb. 25. The building is a part of the city’s Downtown East project. The specics Council voted 6 to 1 to approve “The Monarch” as the name for the new multigenerational recreation center, with Place 6 Council Member David Rogers voting against. The name is an acronym, meaning Movement, Outdoors, Nature, Adventure, Recreation, Commu- nity and Health. “The reason for The Monarch ... think about what we want this space to be—a space of transformation, of new beginnings, [and] of health and wellness,” Pugerville Special Projects Manager Breanna Higgins said. The city broke ground on Downtown East, an

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its Lifeline program. About the program

The job search assistance program will provide services to help those looking for employment opportunities, both in person and online. Services include: • Resume and cover letter review • Walk-in career assistance • Three workshops at the library with prior registration In-person career assistance, which began Feb. 8, will continue 11 a.m.-1. p.m. every second and fourth Saturday at the library.

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initiative to develop the Puger Tract, in December 2024. The groundbreaking marked the beginning of Phase 1, which will include a new city hall, the recre- ation center with retail space and a civic plaza. The multigenerational recreation center, which will include a kids zone, lazy river and e-games room, is designed to serve people of all ages and abilities. Phase 1 is slated to be complete in fall 2026, according to city o§cials.

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Hutto installs Limmer Loop tra c signal Hutto installed a new trac light at the intersection of Limmer Loop and Exchange Boulevard as a part of a collaboration with Hutto ISD to improve the intersection. The details The Limmer Loop and Exchange Bou- levard intersection improvements, which include a new trac signal and an eastbound turn lane, will allow students to safely walk to Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, according to city documents. The update The new trac signal became fully opera- tional on the evening of Feb. 16.

Several Pugerville road projects completed Several road projects in Pugerville began in February to improve roads and infrastructure, including Heatherwilde Boulevard, Wilke Lane, Kenney Fort Boulevard and other streets included in the transportation improvement

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Hutto considers Old Town street changes The city of Hutto held an open house for residents, business owners and other stakeholders for proposed changes to Old Town streets and parking Feb. 25. The specics Hutto city ocials presented proposals for one-way streets in downtown, as well as col- lected feedback for overall parking concerns and how the city can balance trac ow with pedestrian safety as the area grows. Other proposed changes include paid and alternative parking, employee-designated parking, as well as economic development opportunities. Thoughts on the proposed changes will be presented to City Council at a regularly scheduled March 27 meeting. Construction on Heatherwilde Boulevard from Pugerville Parkway to SH 45 began Feb. 3 and wrapped up Feb. 7. The city worked to construct a right-turn lane on Wilke Lane near the Citizen House apart- ments, which reopened Feb. 28. On the intersections of Kenney Fort Boulevard and New Meister Lane and Kenney Fort Boule- vard and Meister Lane, a third-party contractor worked within the right-of-way to install underground ber. Roads are now open. The projects around Meister Lane come after Pugerville City Council also approved a credit agreement for $2.14 million in roadway impact fees in 2023, with plans for an area developer to connect Kenney Fort Boulevard to Meister Lane.

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The city also started work to widen Picadilly Drive, Central Commerce Drive and Royston Lane in early February. Other improvements to these areas include drainage, lighting and pedestrian features within the existing right- of-way. The construction is slated to last until September 2026. Residents can visit Pugerville’s trac advisory page to check on road project updates by visiting www.pugervilletx.gov.

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Austin airport passenger tra c remains steady Passenger trac at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport remained nearly steady in 2024 compared to 2023, after the last two years’ record-breaking totals, according to data released by airport ocials Feb. 4. The details With a total of over 21 million departing and arriving passengers passing through ABIA, 2024 marks the airport’s second busiest year. Both 2022 and 2023 broke records for busiest year at the air- port, and the growth since 2018 only slowed around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Compared to 2023, passenger trac at ABIA declined by 1.5%. The busiest airline for ABIA in 2024 was South- west Airlines, with over eight million passengers, up 5.2% year over year. This is similar to the trac seen in 2022 and 2023.

ABIA passenger totals, 2018 24 2023 was the busiest year ever for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in total passenger count.

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ABIA ocials also welcomed eight new nonstop destinations in 2024 and a brand new airline, Viva Aerobus. What else? ABIA ocials are working on a multi-year expan- sion program designed to upgrade facilities and increase capacity to address the record-breaking passenger trac in recent years.

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Education

6 candidates le for Pugerville ISD board seats in May election

Six candidates, including two incumbents, led for the Place 3, 4 and 5 seats on the Pugerville ISD board of trustees ahead of the May election. The last day to le for a place on the ballot was Feb. 14. The details Renae Mitchell and Patricia Smith led for Place 3. The seat is held by Mitchell, who was rst elected to the board in 2016 and is currently board president. Vernagene Mott and Claudia Torres-Yañez led for Place 4. The seat is held by Mott, who was rst elected to the board in 2004. Kelly Daniel and Lee Wallace led for Place 5. The seat is held by Daniel, who was rst elected to the board in 2023 and is the board vice president. Wallace originally led for Place 3 on Feb. 4 but re led for Place 5 on Feb. 13, per district documents. Did you know? PfISD trustees are elected at-large, meaning all registered voters living within PfISD boundaries can vote for each place.

Election dates The following are key dates for the May 3 election cycle: April 3: deadline to register to vote in the May election April 22: rst day of early voting April 22: deadline to apply for a ballot by mail April 29: last day of early voting May 3: Election Day

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Board members serve three-year terms, and the position is unpaid. Once votes are canvassed 10 days after the May 3 election, the board will elect a new slate of ocers. Currently board ocers are President Renae Mitchell, Vice President Kelly Daniel and Secretary Chevonne Lorigo-Jhost. Explaining the role Per PfISD, trustees must be over the age of 18 by the rst day of the term, be U.S. citizens, and have resided in the state of Texas for at least one year and in the district for six months.

Ocials approve Pugerville ISD’s 202526 academic calendar

winter break Dec. 22-Jan. 5. Spring break will occur March 16-20, and the school year will end May 21. Along with recognizing federal holidays, such as Labor Day on Sept. 1, Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19 and Presidents’ Day on Feb. 16. The calendar also has bad weather make up days built in on Oct. 20 and Jan. 19.

Thousands of Pugerville ISD community members provided input on the district’s 2025-26 academic calendar, which the board of trustees approved during its Feb. 20 meeting. Dates to know The school year will start Aug. 13, with Thanksgiving break occurring Nov. 24-28, followed

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Hutto ISD administrators eye expansion of dual language program

Hutto ISD could expand the dual language learning program to a new elementary school set to open this fall, administrators say, without adding more positions to the district’s budget. What you need to know In an update on the district’s emergent bilingual and dual language education program, Brittany Swanson, HISD’s associate superintendent of instruction and innovation, said administrators are eyeing a potential expansion to Lee Martinez Elementary School when it opens in August. Chief of Schools Cara Malone said that this could be achieved by stang the rest of positions allocated for the program, without needing to add more positions to the district’s budget. There are currently eight vacancies for positions within the program, she said, which is dicult to sta due to certi cation requirements. About the program The two pieces of the program— emergent bilingual and dual language—address the needs of

“I think it’s really important that students are closer to their neighborhood to receive

those languages.” BRITTANY SWANSON, HUTTO ISD’S ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTION AND INNOVATION

students who arrive in Hutto ISD without speaking English, and provide opportunities for children from English-speaking families to learn Spanish in elementary school, Swanson said. While the district is required to provide services to emergent bilingual students, who are de ned by the Texas Education Agency as students learning English with a dierent primary or home language, parents can opt their children into the dual language immersion program as capacity allows, she said.

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Readers, welcome to your annual CI Camp Guide! Summertime for kids is not just a break from school, but also a great time for growth. Children have a little more time to explore new interests, build friendships and develop important life skills, such as teamwork, creativity and problem solving. Summer camps provide opportunities that encourage kids to step out of their comfort zones, gain independence and discover new passions. We hope you will nd our local summer camp guide helpful as you plan ahead, and please also notice our advertisers who support the work we do and the delivery of news to your mailbox and inbox.

Guide spotlights area summer camps in Round Rock, Pugerville and Hutto This guide highlights over 40 summer camps held in Round Rock, Pugerville and Hutto, o¢ering a range of activities for kids of all ages. Whether it’s learning leadership skills on the soccer eld, gaining condence on stage in a theater camp or developing problem-solving abilities in a robotics camp, there’s a camp for every child. Prices vary, with some camps o¢ering sibling or multi-week discounts, and most run from late May to August.

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British Academy of Soccer Type: sports Ages: 4-18 Dates: May 26-Aug. 8 Cost: starting at $25 per day • Northeast Metropolitan Park, 15500 Sunlight Near Way, Pflugerville • Round Rock Sports Center, 2400 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock • https://britishacademyofsoccer.org Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp Type: sports Ages: 7-16 Dates: June 2-Aug. 7 Cost: $275 through May 1, $299 starting June 1 • Various locations • www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com

Children’s Courtyard Type: day camp Grades: k-5 Dates: rst week of June-start of school year in August Cost: varies by location • 3801 Gattis School Road, Round Rock

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Art Camps at Cordovan Art School Type: arts Ages: 5-16 Dates: May 27–Aug. 15 Cost: $299-$479 per week • 3810 Gattis School Road, Ste. 108, Round Rock • www.cordovanartschool.com Badgerdog Creative Writing Summer Type: writing Grades: 3-12 Dates: June–July Cost: $400 (two weeks), $550 (three weeks) • Meridian World School, 2555 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.austinlibrary.org

• 3087 FM 1431, Round Rock • www.childrenscourtyard.com

Code Wizards HQ Type: academics Ages: 8-18 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $199-$499 • Various locations • www.codewizardshq.com

Code Ninjas Type: academics Ages: 5-14 Dates: June 2-Aug.8 Cost: $319 for ve-day camps, $259 for four-day camps • 4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 104, Round Rock • www.codeninjas.com

CHASCO Family YMCA Type: sports, cooking, day Ages: 5-15 Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Cost: $132-$185/week • 1801 N. I-35, Round Rock • ymcactx.org

Best Kids Round Rock Type: day Grades: K-5 Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Cost: $227-$247 per week

• 2401 S. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Round Rock • 2000 N. Mays St., Ste. 109, Round Rock • www.bestkidsroundrock.com

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Kiddie Academy Type: arts, education

Ages: 5-18 Dates: weeks of June 2, June 9, June 23, July 14 and July 27 Cost: $110-$165 • 77 Twin Ridge Parkway, Round Rock • www.phillipstennis.com Paul Cates Stable Type: horse riding Ages: 5-15 Dates: May 26-30, June 2-6, June 16-20, June 23-27, June 30–July 3, July 14-18, July 21-25 Cost: $475-$600 • 2900 Gattis School Road, Round Rock • www.paulcatesstable.com Round Rock Express baseball and softball camps Type: sports Ages: 6-14 Dates: June 9-Aug. 8 Cost: varies depending on camp • 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.milb.com/round-rock/community/camps Round Rock Multipurpose Complex Camps Type: sports Ages: 8-13 Dates: May 27-30, June 16-19, July 14-17 Cost: $179

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Grades: K-5 Dates: TBD

Cost: $310 for full week, $190 for Tuesday and Thursday, $250 for Monday, Wednesday and Friday • 5080 N. A.W. Grimes, Round Rock • www.kiddieacademy.com INIC Preschool Spanish Immersion Summer Camp Type: academics, day Ages: 0-7 Dates: June 2–Aug. 1 Cost: $400 per week or $1,450 per month • 2960 Jazz St., Round Rock • www.inic-edu.com Jungle Movement Type: movement Ages: 5-15 Dates: May 26-Aug. 8 Cost: $450 for full-day, $300 for half-day • 2701 Gattis School Road, Unit 100C, Round Rock • www.junglemovement.com

ESTEAM Learning Labs Type: academics, STEM Ages: 4-16 Dates: various weeks June-August Cost: $225 for half-day camp, $425 for full-day camp

• 12A Lake Drive, Round Rock • www.esteamlearninglabs.com

Fun 2 Learn Code Type: academics Ages: 8-15 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $129-$199 per week • Remote/virtual • https://fun2learncode.com/camps Greater Austin Dance Academy Type: dance Ages: 3-11 Dates: June 9-Aug. 8 Cost: $215 • 2641 Forest Creek Drive, Round Rock • www.greateraustindance.com

Mack Philips Tennis Academy Type: tennis

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• 2001 N. Kenney Fort Blvd., Round Rock • www.roundrockmpc.com/sports-programs

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Round Rock Parks and Recreation summer camps Type: day, educational, sports, art Ages: 5-14 Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Cost: $145-$240 • Various locations • www.roundrocktexas.gov

Round Rock sports camps Type: day, sports Ages: 3-17 Dates: June 2-Aug. 1 Cost: $100-$275 • Various locations • www.roundrocktexas.gov

Round Rock adaptive and inclusive day camps Type: day Ages: 5-21 Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Cost: $45-$200 • Various locations • www.roundrocktexas.gov

Kids Acting Studio Type: arts Ages: 5-16 Dates: May 26-Aug. 15 Cost: $305-$775

• Dance Elements, 1010 Old Austin-Hutto Road, Ste. 400, Pflugerville • The Dance Spot, 4400 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock • The Dance Gallery, 1135 Satellite View, Round Rock • www.kidsactingstudio.com

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Pugerville FC Summer Camp Type: sports Ages: 4-19 Dates: June 9-Aug. 1 Cost: $295 per week • 1404 Royston Lane, Round Rock • www.paysl.org Pugerville Martial Arts Academy & After-School Summer Camp Type: arts, sports Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 22–Aug. 15 Cost: $175-$199 per week • 2700 W. Pecan St., Ste. 301, Pflugerville • www.pflugervilleafterschool.com Pugerville Parks and Recreation Summer Pfun Camp Type: outdoors Ages: 6-15 Dates: June 9–Aug. 8 Cost: $105-$175 per week • 700 N. Railroad Ave., Pflugerville • www.pflugervilletx.gov/529/camps Primrose Summer Adventure Club Type: academics, outdoors, sports Grades: K-5 Dates: May 26–Aug. 8 Cost: $350 per week, one-time activity fee • 17721 Colorado Sand Drive, Pflugerville • www.primroseschools.com/schools/ pflugerville-falcon-pointe

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Camp Doublecreek Type: outdoors Ages: 4-14 Dates: June 2–Aug. 8 Cost: $500 per week; discounts for siblings and multiweek campers • 850 CR 225, Georgetown • www.campdoublecreek.com

Round Rock STEAM camps Type: day, educational Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $135-$575 • Various locations • www.roundrocktexas.gov

Pflugerville

Round Rock Sports Center Camps Type: sports Ages: 5-13 Dates: June 2-5, June 23-26, July 7-10, July 21-24 Cost: $159-$289 • 2400 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock • www.roundrockmpc.com/sports-programs Snapology Summer Camps Type: academics, STEAM Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 9-Aug. 8 Cost: $240 per week (half days), $385 per week (full days) • 3 Indian Meadows Drive, Round Rock • 1004 N. Mays St., Round Rock • https://bit.ly/snapology512summercamps

Camp CrossLife Type: religious, day Ages: 3-10

Dates: June 16–July 25 Cost: $350 per week • 4109 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville • www.crosslifepf.academy/camp-crosslife

Crux Climbing Center Type: Sports Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 2-Aug. 1 Cost: $375-$425 • 18817 N. Heatherwilde Blvd., Bldg. 3, Pflugerville • www.cruxclimbingcenter.com/pflugerville

The Dance Spot Type: dance Ages: 3-18

D BAT Austin Type: sports, day Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 26-Aug.12 Cost: $75-$325 • 3813 Helios Way, Ste. 240, Pflugerville • www.dbataustin.com KidStrong Type: day, sports, educational Ages: 4-9 Dates: May 26-Aug. 12 Cost: $60 a day, $300 a week • 21315 SH 130 N., Ste. 100, Pflugerville • www.kidstrong.com

Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: starting at $192 • 4400 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock • www.dancespotx.com

Hutto

Camp Invention Type: academics Grades: K-6 Dates: July 7-10 Cost: $285 per week • 1005 Exchange Blvd., Hutto • www.invent.org

Wize Computing Academy Summer Camps Type: academics Ages: 4-15 Dates: June 2-Aug. 8 Cost: $240-$385 per week • 2850 Paloma Lake Blvd., Round Rock • 3800 Stone Oak Drive, Round Rock • www.wizeacademy.com/williamson-county-tx

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Innite Hitting baseball and softball camps Type: sports Ages: 6-17 Dates: June 2-Aug. 1 Costs: Varies by camp/clinic • 21419 Martin Lane, Ste. 200, Pflugerville • www.in£initeaustintx.com

Lonestar Dance Center Summer Camps & Workshops Type: dance Ages: 3-11 Dates: June 2–Aug. 1

Cost: $195-$245 • 2606 W. Pecan St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 212, Pflugerville • www.lonestardance.com/camps

Creative Learning Center Type: academics Ages: 4-11 Dates: May 23–start of school Cost: $260-plus per week, one-time $150 activity fee

Hutto Parks Kids Summer Camp Type: outdoors Ages: 5-8, 9-12 Dates: June 2-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8 (half day) Cost: $160 per week (resident), $185 per week (nonresident)

Cost: $199 per week • 325 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto • www.texasallstarcheer.com The Hutto Family YMCA Type: sports Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 27-Aug. 8 Cost: $135-$198 per week • 200 Alliance Blvd., Hutto

• 1527 Chris Kelley Blvd., Hutto • www.creativelearningtx.com

• 3160 Limmer Loop, Hutto • 1005 Exchange Blvd., Hutto • www.huttotx.gov

Texas Allstar Cheer & Dance Summer Camp Type: outdoors, sports Ages: 5-13 Dates: May 26-June 27, July 7-Aug. 8 (tentative)

This list is not comprehensive.

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