Pflugerville - Hutto Edition | December 2022

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AN EXPANDING ‘SILICON HILLS’ Several semiconductor companies are located in Central Texas, rivaling other notable metros for chipmakers. 29 CENTRAL TEXAS

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existing semiconductor manufacturing sites

Northwest Oregon 10 facilities

Greater Minneapolis 5 facilities

290 Corporate additions in the Austin area brought more than 3,500 71 manufacturing jobs in the sector since 2015.

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Greater Phoenix 5 facilities

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Dallas-Fort Worth 8 facilities

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After a year that has seen a national increase in focus on the multibillion-dollar semiconductor industry, Cen- tral Texas could maintain its position as a key chipmak- ing center for the U.S. and a regional economic driver. Today, tiny semiconductor chips have a range of con- sumer, government and telecommunications uses and BY BEN THOMPSON Semiconductor industry heats up in Central Texas CONTINUED ON 28 can be found in everything from toasters and cell phones to vehicles. Greater Austin has been a home to chipmak- ers since the 1970s, leading in part to its “Silicon Hills” moniker, and recent announcements led by more than $200 billion in potential investments by Samsung point to Central Texas as an inuential industry hub. N 10

Pugerville entertainment center adds attractions

SENIOR LIVING GUIDE 2022

As the populations of Pugerville, Hutto and Round Rock are projected to expand signicantly by 2030, local governments are working to com- bat trac concerns and ensure roads will be able to accommodate ever-increasing trac. City leaders are also planning new major arte- rial roadways and are in the process of conducting corridor studies and master plan updates to ascer- tain the needs of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Local road projects planned to ease trac, add capacity

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One major improvement project in Hutto involves substantial upgrades to North FM 1660 and Hwy. 79. (Courtesy city of Hutto)

Round Rock on Page 30 Pugerville, Hutto on Page 32

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH

FROM AMY: As more technology companies locate to the area, some are settling in the suburbs, and the region’s growth has certainly been spurred by these local jobs. With that, the roads are more traveled and require improvements, expansions and even new routes. Our top story in our first edition 17 years ago featured a transportation story, and we have provided updates on road projects ever since. We hope you enjoy reading about both the semiconductor industry and getting updates on major road projects in this issue. Amy Leonard Bryant, GENERAL MANAGER

FROM BRIAN: In this issue we have compiled a noncomprehensive guide to senior living facilities in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto (see Pages 26-27). Included are several residential options for senior adults who need a range of specialty services from memory care to assisted living to hospice care. Also in the guide are facilities for independent living. Brian Rash, SENIOR EDITOR

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as well as branded merchandise, such as T-shirts and coffee mugs. The coffee chain has locations in Marble Falls, Liberty Hill, Lampasas and Austin. 737-308-4627. www.mojodrivethru.com 4 The PetSmart location at 2601 S. I-35, Round Rock, held a grand reopen- ing Nov. 4. The pet store closed in late March after a tornado damaged several businesses in southeast Round Rock. 512- 218-1816. www.petsmart.com 5 Round Rock Asian Mart opened at 1800 N. Mays St., Ste. 110, Round Rock, on Sept. 2. The family-owned Filipino grocery store provides a wide variety of food, bev- erage and personal care items in addition to prepared meals. 737-209-0066. www.roundrockasianmart.com

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boots and Western wear. 737-309-4114. www.bootbarn.com 2 Destination Pediatric Dentistry opened in late October at 3100 RM 1431, Ste. 400, Round Rock. Locally owned by practitioner Dr. Phil Matson, the practice offers cleanings, checkups, cavity care, fillings, and sedation for treatment and procedures among its services. Pediatric

dental patients can choose between a beach house-, ski lodge- or safari lodge- themed exam room. 737-239-0123. www.destinationpediatricdentistry.com 3 Mojo Coffee held the grand opening of its Round Rock location Nov. 17. The Texas-based coffee chain, located at 3100 RM 1431, Ste. 100, offers specialty coffee beverages, smoothies, tea and lemonade

1 Boot Barn opened Nov. 9 in the Round Rock La Frontera Village shopping center. The location occupies two tenant spaces at 120 Sundance Parkway, Stes. 300 and 350, Round Rock, and offers a selection of

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8 Spherion Staffing & Recruiting opened its first Round Rock office at 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Ste. 650 B, on Nov. 1. The franchise location is locally owned by Lati Bouraima. Bouraima said Spheri- on will operate as a community partner through plans for involvement with local activities and initiatives. 512-717-4614. www.spherion.com NAME CHANGES 9 Sugar Daddy’s, a bar locally owned by Martin Salyer, closed Oct. 11 for a rebrand. Located at 101 E. Main St., Round Rock, the bar reopened in late November under the name Legends , and is oriented around the history of the murder of Deputy A.W. Grimes, which happened inside the build- ing. Legends offers a variety of brews, cocktails and some light fare on its menu. 512-520-4895. www.sugardaddysbar.com IN THE NEWS 10 The Round Rock Public Library launched its seed library program Oct. 24, allowing residents to donate and take home open-pollinated and heirloom seeds. Any Round Rock citizen may make use of the seed library. The program is limited to three packs of seeds per household, and borrowers must be age 18 or older. The Round Rock Public Library is located at 216 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-218-7000. www.roundrocktexas.gov

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6 Second Swing Golf Balls held a grand opening Sept. 23 at 1801 Red Bud Lane, Ste. A, Round Rock. The secondhand golf ball shop offers a selection of used golf balls in good condition and retrieved from “hard-to-reach” parts of existing golf courses. Second Swing has locations in Texas, California, Illinois, Florida, Ari- zona and Missouri. 737-217-0968. www.secondswing-golfballs.com 7 Sharetea , a Taiwan-based retailer of boba teas that offers a variety of brewed, milk and fruit tea varieties, held a grand opening for its Round Rock location at 3107 S. I-35, Ste. 770, on Nov. 12. The tea shop occupies a space formerly home to Front Porch Frozen Desserts, which closed in September 2021. 512-363-5192. www.1992sharetea.com

both direct-to-customer and commercial sales. The company also oers design, engineering and production services for prospective businesses through its i2M program. 512-678-2940. www.amazingmagnets.com

Amazing Magnets , a designer, manufacturer and distributor of magnetic-related devices and products, opened its new global headquarters at 1992 Steam Way, Round Rock, on Oct. 6. The company relocated from Anaheim, California, and faced labor shortages, supply chain issues and extreme weather events while constructing the building. Amazing Magnets manufactures rare earth magnets, magnetic glass and whiteboards as well as custom items for

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COMING SOON 4 General dentistry office Smiles on Wells will open in December at 801 Wells Branch Parkway, Pflugerville. Locally owned by Michele de Souza, the business will offer a range of family and cosmetic dentistry services. 737-304-6777. www.smilesonwells.com CLOSINGS 5 Cafe 1 by Chef Juan is still in business, but the storefront at 1100 Grand Avenue Parkway, Ste. 112, Pflugerville closed in October. Owner Juan Leon said the bakery, which creates custom-baked goods, still operates out of his home in Pflugerville. www.cafe1bychefjuan.com

3 Neighborhood sports bar The Victory Tap held a soft opening Nov. 2 at 111 E. Main St., Pflugerville. The brand-new sports bar in downtown Pflugerville has a selection of beers on tap, serves food, and has extensive indoor and outdoor seating. 512-358-6150. www.thevictorytap.com Junk removal franchise JDog Junk Removal & Hauling opened Oct. 24 in Pflugerville. JDog offers services throughout Central Texas that include junk hauling, mattress removal, and garage and apartment cleanout. Franchisee Joshua Schaefer said the business is home-based, but he has plans to open a physical storefront in the future. 512-839-0478. www.jdogjunkremoval.com

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2 Pflugerville waterpark Typhoon Texas opened a dining and entertain- ment venue Nov. 12 called The Patio at Typhoon Texas. Located at 18500 SH 130, Pflugerville, The Patio overlooks the Typhoon Texas waterpark and has a menu that includes barbecue, burgers and hand-breaded chicken tenders. The restaurant hosts events including live music and movie nights. 512-782-2592. www.thepatioaustin.com

1 A new Kohl’s department store locat- ed at 2101 Autumn Slate Drive, Pfluger- ville, held a grand opening Nov. 18. Kohl’s is a national retail chain that sells clothing, accessories, electronics, furniture, decor, and bed and bath products. The new store also features a location of beauty retailer Sephora. 512-813-1969. www.kohls.com

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ANNIVERSARIES 5 Hutto’s Baked ‘n Sconed celebrated 10 years in business in November. Locat- ed at 143 Exchange Blvd., Ste. 100, Hutto, the shop serves coffees, teas, baked goods and lunch dishes. 512-222-5200. www.bakednsconed.com EXPANSIONS 6 The Austin Regional Clinic located at 150 Exchange Blvd., Ste. 500, Hutto, be- gan offering internal medicine in November as part of its lineup of services. Clinic ser- vices also include family medicine, pediat- rics and Medicare wellness. 512-846-1244. www.austinregionalclinic.com

3333 CR 119, Ste. 130, Hutto, owner David Power said. The microbrewery will have an engineering theme. Once open, patrons will be able to enjoy a pint of selections brewed on premises, Power said. A website is coming soon. RELOCATIONS 4 Construction supply retailer Barnsco officially opened its new Hutto location at 600 Schneider Blvd., Ste. 100, on Nov. 1. Barnsco’s Hutto store was previously located at 50 Iron Horse Drive. Barnsco sells concrete construction supplies and offers equipment rental and repair. 512-354-4970. www.barnsco.com

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2 Central Texas-based eatery Jack Allen’s Kitchen will open a sit-down restaurant on the north end of Hutto’s Co-Op District. Matt Harris, project financial lead for The Co-Op, said the new restaurant will take about 18 months to build and does not yet have a specific opening date or address. www.jackallenskitchen.com 3 Microbrewery Power Brewing Project will open in late February or early March at

1 Fitness studio Hotworx will open a new location in January at 567 Chris Kelley Blvd., Ste. 102, Hutto, according to franchise owner Tay Toliver. Hotworx will offer exercise programs that take place in an infrared sauna, where participants are guided through a virtual workout routine. www.hotworx.net

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December & January events

DEC. 10

VISIT A DRIVETHRU LIVE NATIVITY IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

At Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pugerville’s annual drive-thru nativity, visitors can see live nativity scenes from the comfort of their cars. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 500 Immanuel Road, Pugerville. 512-251-4494. www.ilcpville.org

10 CELEBRATE IN HISTORIC HUTTO The Hutto Downtown Christmas Fair will bring over 100 craft and food vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and snow to the historic area. Participating businesses in the downtown area will oer Christmas Fair specials. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. East St., Hutto. 512-759-4015. www.tx-hutto2.civicplus.com 10 ENJOY A HEATED SWIM District’s Highland Horizon Pool will host an all-ages Candy Cane Swim event, including a themed obstacle course, photo opportunities with Rudolph, cookie decorating and open swimming in the heated pool. Noon-2 p.m. Free. Highland Horizon Pool, 416 Highland Horizon. 512-366-5736. www.bcmud.org 10 GO HOLIDAY SHOPPING Grace Presbyterian Church The Brushy Creek Municipal Utility will host a child- and pet-friendly outdoor vendor market. The event will feature a holiday food and toy donation drop-o. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Grace Presbyterian Church, 1705 Gattis School Road, Round Rock. 512-255-9818. www.gracepresrr.org 11 ENJOY A FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY The True Life church in Round Rock will host a Christmas Festival that will include, bounce houses, a petting zoo, a baby and toddler play zone, face painting, crafts and a visit from Santa Claus. Attendees will also be able to enter a rae to win a bike and other prizes. 2-4 p.m. Free. True Life Round Rock, 1600 Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock. 512-246-9500. www.trueliferr.org 11 ATTEND A HOLIDAY CONCERT The Bluebonnet Philharmonic Orchestra presents A Vintage Christmas at First United Methodist Church Round Rock. The orchestra will play selections from “The Nutcracker Suite,” as well as other holiday favorites. The Bluebonnet Philharmonic Orchestra is an ensemble from regional collective Central Texas

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AT KALAHARI The Tinplate Trackers Model Train Show will expand from downtown Round Rock to Kalahari Resorts and Conventions for the 2022 holiday season. Wednesdays through Sundays in December, visitors to the Tom Foolery Events Center inside Kalahari can view a train display that includes a “Harry Potter” scene. 2-7 p.m. Free. Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock. 877-525-2427. www.austintinplatetrackers.com 01 THROUGH 24 VISIT WITH SANTA Bass Pro Shops will oer its annual Santa’s Wonderland programming, including free photos with Santa Claus and decorations in store. Each participant will receive a free 4-by-6- inch print of their photo with Santa. Reservations for photos can be made on the Bass Pro Shops website. Hours vary. Free. 200 Bass Pro Drive, Round Rock. 512-876-2700. www.basspro.com 09 HAVE A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Hanovers Draught Haus, in partnership with Bloody Rose Boutique and The Darker Side of Austin, will host a Horror Punk Xmas event featuring performances from local horror punk groups Ole Creepy, The Immortalz and Rebel Flesh. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $5 admission. Hanovers Draught Haus, 108 E. Main St., Pugerville. 512-969-5027. www.hanoversaustin.com 09 MAKE THE HOLIDAYS INCLUSIVE The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department will host a winter-themed dance for individuals with disabilities featuring dress-up and dance contests and plenty of snacks. Registration is required. 6-8 p.m. Free (caregivers), $5 (participants). Rabb House, 151 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Round Rock. 512-218-5540. www.roundrockrecreation.com

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ENJOY A PUBLIC MENORAH LIGHTING CENTENNIAL PLAZA

Join Chabad of Round Rock for a public menorah lighting celebrating Chanukah, a holiday that lasts from Dec. 18-26. Attendees will build a Lego menorah and enjoy holiday treats. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 suggested donation. Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock. 512-387-3171. www.jewishroundrock.com/chanukah

17 SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISANS Hutto Market Days, held every third Saturday of the month, bring local artisans and vendors to historic downtown Hutto for a small town shopping experience. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Downtown Hutto, 200 East St., Hutto. 512-759-4015. https://tx-hutto2.civicplus.com 31 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT A SILENT DISCO Revl Social Club in Pugerville will host a silent disco featuring three DJs spinning three dierent genres of music, bar games and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Admission is limited to attendees 21 and older, and tickets may be purchased online. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $30-$50. Revl Social Club, 16321 N. I-35, Pugerville. 512-670-9600. www.revlsocial.com JANUARY 01 TAKE A POLAR PLUNGE Slide into the new year with the Pfreeze Pop at the Scott Mentzer Pool. Admission is free with the donation of a canned food item. Wetsuits, cotton T-shirts or any loose clothing that might catch on the slide are not allowed. Participants must be in line prior to 10 a.m. 9-10 a.m. Free. Scott Mentzer Pool, 901 Old Austin Hutto Road,

Musical Arts. 3 p.m. Free. First United Methodist Church, 1004 N. Mays St., Round Rock. www.centexmusicalarts.org 11 ATTEND A LIVE NATIVITY The Round Rock Presbyterian Church will hold a live nativity presentation event accompanied by a petting zoo, Christmas activities and refreshments. 6-8 p.m. Free. Round Rock Presbyterian Church, 4010 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock. 512-244-2152. https://roundrockpresbyterian.org 17 HEAR THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON The Round Rock Community Choir, Round Rock Youth Choir and Council Oak Bells will put on an evening of family-friendly holiday music. 7 p.m. Free admission. First United Methodist Church, 1004 N. Mays St., Round Rock. www.roundrockcommunitychoir.org 17 MAKE CHRISTMAS GIFTS Rockler Woodworking and Hardware will host woodworking classes throughout December to create one-of- a-kind gifts. On Dec. 17, the retailer will oer a workshop to create a Christmas tree-shaped snack dish or epoxy and wood cheese board. Registration is required. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $90-$150. Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 2701-A Parker Drive, Ste. 240, Round Rock. 512-813-7969.

Pugerville. 512-990-6350. www.parks.pugervilletx.gov

WORTH THE TRIP ‘Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland’ The H-E-B Center in Cedar Park will host a live music experience called “Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland.” The event fuses a circus experience with classic holiday musical performances from the cast of performance group Cirque Musica. Tickets may be purchased online. Dec. 24, 2 p.m. • Admission starts at $39.50. 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park 512-600-5000 • www.hebcenter.com

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HEALTH CARE CommUnityCare in Pugerville opening 15,000-square-foot health center in 2023

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and in North Central [Austin on Braker Lane],” Rivera said. CommUnityCare provides a variety of medical services for a reduced cost at 28 centers throughout Travis County, primarily for uninsured and low-income patients. CommUnityCare oers general primary care, dental care, pediatric care and behavioral health services, although the specic services oered vary from location to location. CommUnityCare CEO Jaeson Fournier said the location for the new center was based in part on data that shows Pugerville has a high number of uninsured or underinsured residents. “[Pugerville] has consistently been—from CommUnityCare’s perspective—No. 1 or No. 2 of the highest-need ZIP codes in the area,” Fournier said. “This is going to allow us to increase our footprint here in Pugerville by threefold.”

Central Texas nonprot CommUni- tyCare Health Centers will open a new 15,000-square-foot health center in Pugerville, replacing its Pugerville health center on Foothill Farms Loop. Leadership from CommUnityCare held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 20 for the new center, located at 2700 W. Pecan St., Ste. 450, Pugerville. The facility is expected to be ready to open in early 2023. The new center is a substantial upgrade over CommUnityCare’s 3,500-square-foot facility in Pugerville, which it shares with Travis County. Senior Practice Administrator Chris- topher Rivera said the additional space will allow CommUnityCare to bring on more family medicine providers as well as providers for pediatrics and dentistry. “Coming to this new location ... will alleviate a lot of the overcrowding here

CommUnityCare leadership gathered Oct. 20 for a groundbreaking ceremony at the new Pugerville health center. (Carson Ganong/Community Impact)

Size: 15,000 square feet Added services: • Pediatrics • General dentistry Opening: early 2023 New center 2700 W. Pecan St., Ste. 450

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HEALTH CARE Several area hospitals expanding to meet growing local need

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according to a press release. The St. David’s Round Rock expan- sion, which is expected to be com- plete sometime in 2023, comes as part of a larger $953 million investment in expanding St. David’s hospitals across Central Texas. Regarding expansions for BSW, on Oct. 4 the Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution to issue $55 million in bond funds for an expansion of the BSW medical center at 2600 E. Pugerville Parkway in Pugerville and $200 million in bond funds to expand the BSW medical center at 300 University Blvd. in Round Rock. Gabe Martinez, senior public rela- tions consultant for BSW, said details are not yet available for the Puger- ville expansion, but the Round Rock expansion will add 165,000 square feet and include the construction of a 10-bed neonatal intensive care unit, 30 new labor and delivery rooms, and 30 new medical-surgical rooms. Even though Williamson County ocials approved the issuance of $255 million in bond funds for the expansions, Martinez said cost estimates are still not set. He added the Round Rock facility expansion will be complete in 2024. Barclay said hospital expansions, such as those at St. David’s and BSW, will remain crucial as area popula- tions continue to boom. “It denitely makes me excited to know that many more people will be able to seek health care within our community,” he said.

A pair of large-scale medical center expansions at St. David’s HealthCare and Baylor Scott & White Health facilities in Round Rock are planned over the next two years. An expansion at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center will cost about $53.1 million and bring two additional oors to the center’s main hospital. St. David’s CEO Jeremy Barclay said the expansion will help St. David’s keep up with the increasing need for health care in Williamson County as Round Rock and nearby cities continue to grow. “Over the past couple years, we have certainly noticed an increase in demand for health care services, like we have with housing and everything else,” Barclay said. One of the new oors will house a 34-bed intermediate patient care unit, and the other will be a shell space for future expansion. The expansion will also create space for four new operating rooms in the hospital’s surgical suite that will be used for specialty services, such as neurosurgery and oncology. Barclay said the fourth oor will contain another 34 intermediate care beds when built out. “We added additional [intensive care unit] beds last year, so we were able to help with that demand, … and the biggest need we have now is for that middle level of care,” he said. St. David’s expects to hire approx- imately 60 employees over the next two years to ll the new space,

Ground broke on the $53.1 million St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center expansion Nov. 8.

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EXPANDING SERVICES Two major medical centers will grow in scope over the next two years in Round Rock.

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Opening February 2024! Our state-of-the-art facility, Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus , will be led by the finest pediatric and women’s faculty in the nation. We’ve grown to more than 20 locations offering pediatric, urgent care and specialty care services to the Austin community and we won’t stop there.

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Lara Shekerdemian, MD Pediatrician In-Chief at Texas Children’s Hospital & Chair of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine Tenure: 12 years

Larry H. Hollier Jr., MD Surgeon In-Chief & Chair of Surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital Tenure: 24 years

Thierry A.G.M. Huisman, MD Radiologist In-Chief & Chair of Radiology at Texas Children’s Hospital Tenure: 4 years

Jeffrey S. Shilt, MD Community In-Chief at Texas Children’s Hospital & Medical Director of the Motion Analysis Lab Tenure: 6 years

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News from Pugerville & Hutto ISDs

QUOTE OF NOTE

Voters approve nearly all PfISD ballot propositions

HIGHLIGHTS PFLUGERVILLE ISD With a total of 25,628 students, PfISD’s enrollment was 233 students below the projected level as of Nov. 11. Ocials said enrollment levels often uctuate throughout the school year, and the district could still meet its enrollment goal. HUTTO ISD Construction on Gus Almquist Middle School, HISD’s third middle school, is scheduled to begin in December following the board of trustees’ approval of a $7.55 million construction contract. The school is expected to be complete in May 2024. Pugerville ISD board of trustees meets Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. 1401 W. Pecan St., Pugerville 512-594-0000 • www.psd.net Hutto ISD board of trustees MEETINGS WE COVER “IT’S BEEN A GODSEND, TO BE HONEST WITH YOU. THOSE FUNDS REALLY HELPED US.” GLENN GRAHAM, HUTTO ISD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ON A FEDERALLY FUNDED $263,000 EMPLOYEE RETENTION STIPEND NUMBER TO KNOW Pugerville ISD’s average daily attendance during the second six weeks of the 2022-23 school year was down from 93.21% in the rst six weeks. Last year, it was 94.38% in the second six weeks. 92% APPROVED NOV. 10 TO BE PAID OUT IN DECEMBER

RESULTS OF THE ELECTION Of the eight ballot measures that came before Pugerville ISD voters on Nov. 8, all but one passed. Here is a breakdown of the results for each proposition:

BY CARSON GANONG

Proposition A: Attendance Credit Election Passed with 61.74% in favor

In Pugerville ISD’s Nov. 8 election, all but one of the district’s eight ballot measures passed. The approved propositions included an attendance credit election, or ACE, and a voter approval tax rate election, or VATRE. The approval of the ACE will allow the district to pay its anticipated $12.1 million recapture bill to the state. Had the proposition failed, the Texas Education Agency would have determined how to detach $12.1 million in property valuation from PfISD. The VATRE passing means the district will be able to keep its adopted tax rate of $1.2646 per $100 valuation. The election was required because the adopted rate exceeds the voter approval rate of $0.8646. The remaining six propositions comprised a $367.6 million bond package broken into six pieces. Only one initiative failed: Proposition F, a $400,000 bond measure that would have funded audio wiring at The Peld and new scoreboards at Hendrickson High School. The $367.2 million approved by voters will fund projects, including districtwide safety and security upgrades, a new career and technical education center, and construction of aordable housing for PfISD teachers. “I’d like to thank our community for their support and all the voters who carved out time to go to the polls,” Superin- tendent Doug Killian said. “The passage of these proposi- tions shows that our community prioritizes education, kids and teachers.” In putting together the bond propositions that would come before voters in November, district ocials assem- bled a committee of community members and district sta to help assess and prioritize the district’s long-term facility needs. The citizens facilities advisory committee, or CFAC, met eight times over the course of the year before the bond proposals were nalized. “The bond program was the result of thorough and thoughtful planning by our board of trustees and the district’s CFAC, and I am so grateful for their time and dedication to our students,” Killian said.

Proposition B: Voter Approval Tax Rate Election Passed with 51.84% in favor

Proposition C: $190.28M for districtwide campus improvements, including security upgrades Passed with 59.84% in favor

Proposition D: $54M for devices for students and sta, and related infrastructure Passed with 59.92% in favor

Proposition E: $3M for high school performing arts renovations and sound system upgrades Passed with 56.66% in favor

Proposition F: $400,000 for Peld audio wiring and Hendrickson High School scoreboards Failed with 46.53% in favor

Proposition G: $76M for districtwide career and technical education center Passed with 57.01% in favor

Proposition H: $43.92M for aordable teacher housing Passed with 52.2% in favor

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News from Pugerville, Hutto & Travis & Williamson counties

Pugerville City Council Meets Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. 1611 E. Pfennig Lane, Pugerville 512-990-6101 www.pugervilletx.gov Hutto City Council Meets Dec. 15 and Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto 512-759-4033 • www.huttotx.gov Travis County Commissioners Court Meets Dec. 6, 13 and 20 at 9 a.m. 700 Lavaca St., Austin www.traviscountytx.gov Williamson County Commissioners Court Meets Dec. 6, 13 and 20 at 9:30 a.m. 710 S. Main St., Georgetown 512-943-1550 • www.wilco.org MEETINGS WE COVER terms and are limited to three consecutive terms in oce. HUTTO City Council approved engineering and design contracts totaling $2.25 million for two new water line projects at a Nov. 17 meeting. One of the new water lines will bring water from the Jonah Water Special Utility District to the city’s main ground storage tank, while the other will carry wastewater from the Megasite to the Cottonwood Creek Wastewater Interceptor. WILLIAMSON COUNTY On Nov. 22, county ocials approved the purchase of 52.6 acres of right of way from Samsung Austin Semiconductor LLC for more than $1.3 million. The land—along CR 401 and CR 404—stretches from FM 973 to the intersection of Hwy. 79 in Taylor, where the county is planning future road projects. In 2021, the county agreed to specic road improvements as part of a development agreement to incentivize Samsung to build the semiconductor plant in Taylor, including improvements to CR 401 and CR 404 as well as construction of future county roads. NUMBER TO KNOW Full-time stang positions approved for Hutto’s engineering department during a Nov. 17 City Council meeting. The positions include two engineers, two project managers and one administration support sta. The approval included a $775,000 allocation for salaries for the new positions. 5 HIGHLIGHTS PFLUGERVILLE Incumbent Council Member Doug Weiss won the race for Pugerville City Council Place 1 on Nov. 8, claiming victory over write-in candidate Nicole Kosich. Weiss won with about 97.65% of the total vote. Mayor Victor Gonzales was also re-elected to his seat on the council in an uncontested race. Pugerville City Council members serve three-year

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HUTTO City Council met with representatives from developer MA Partners on Nov. 3 to discuss The Co-Op mixed-used develop- ment on Hwy. 79 west of down- town Hutto. Project nancial lead Matt Harris said MA Partners is in talks with other businesses and devel- opers to bring more projects to The Co-Op, including a sports bar, a movie theater and a hotel. Harris said MA Partners is also working with developers on bring- ing apartments and townhomes. Both parties will work in the coming months to update stake- holders on the development, according to a city release.

Planned improvements to Pugerville’s central water treatment plant will nearly double the plant’s capacity. (Courtesy city of Pugerville)

City OKs $146M treatment plant project

BY CARSON GANONG

The project will expand the water treatment plant’s capacity from 17 million gallons per day to 30 million gallons per day, which the city projects will be enough to keep up with demand through 2029. Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2022 and be complete in April 2025, city documents show.

PFLUGERVILLE A project expanding Pugerville’s surface water treatment plant is on track to begin following City Council’s approval of a construction contract. Ocials awarded the $146.3 million construction contract to PLW Waterworks LLC at a Nov. 8 meeting.

Council creates new tax zone to service Hutto Megasite

Travis County approves $4.9 million in contracts to area nonprots for increased food access

BY KATY MCAFEE

TRAVIS COUNTY The county approved a $4.9 million infusion to provide fresh food to local nonprots. The monetary injection will come through two new contracts: a $3.12 million deal for groceries and pro- duce that was approved during the second week of November and a $1.8 million contract for freshly prepared food that passed Nov. 15. Funds are being delivered to eight dierent organizations to help with food delivery services, create more food pantries, help low-income families enroll in public benets and more. The one-time contracts were funded through the American Rescue Plan Act—federal money given to the county to assist with COVID-19 relief. “As more people are displaced to the edges of the county, this court will do everything it can to fully support local organizations that work day in and day out to remove

Spreading the funds

BY CARSON GANONG

HUTTO At a Nov. 17 meeting, Hutto City Council approved the creation of a new tax increment reinvestment zone at the city’s 1,400-acre Megasite on Hwy. 79. A tax increment reinvestment zone, or TIRZ, redirects tax revenue gained within a desig- nated area to fund infrastructure improvements. For the new TIRZ, city sta project $167 million in revenue over the next 25 years would be put toward road projects, utility improvements and economic development grants.

The money awarded to area nonprots through the Travis County Commissioners Court breaks down as follows. Central Texas Food Bank $791,038 Sustainable Food Center $291,527 Total $4.92 million SOURCE: TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTCOMMUNITY IMPACT Refugee Coalition $316,202 Farmshare Austin $416,816 El Buen Samaritano $445,358 Urban Roots $350,000 Foundation Communities $508,342 The Cook’s Nook $1.8 million barriers to food access,” Travis County Commissioner Je Travillion said. “These contract awards will help ease nancial burdens many Travis County residents face and help them live healthier lives.”

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