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🌱Acadian Ambulance Services Contract Ends + New Projects, Venues

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Gabriela Cantu Couvillion, Neighbor
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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in North Austin-Pflugerville today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

  1. On Tuesday, March 8, the Pflugerville City Council met and voted to end the contract with Acadian Ambulance Services of Texas, just "after approving the contract in November 2021." This means that "Acadian still has to provide services until July 13." During their meeting, they "also voted on a separate motion... to reopen efforts to find a new provider, looking at multiple ambulance service options, including public and private." For more information and details visit: (KVUE.com)
  2. Four new commercial projects were filed recently in Pflugerville and surrounding areas, and a new Tropical Smoothie Cafe is planned soon in the nearby area. "All information, including cost and timeline, is subject to change" for these projects. For a list of new projects with details visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)
  3. Eight new businesses are now open or are coming soon to Pflugerville and nearby areas. Some of the new businesses include "an autism clinic, a Mexican bar & grill and an African Boutique." For more information and details on the new venues visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

  • Pflugerville Seniors Explore the Historic Salado. Meet at Pflugerville Recreation Center to participate or to provide transportation to Salado. Cost is $10 with active Recreation Center membership. Register at CommunityPass. (9 a.m.)
  • Kids 5-8 Club Butterfly Puzzle In-Person Event at Pflugerville Public Library. Register here to participate. (3:30 p.m.)
  • Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Erika at Pflugerville Recreation Center. Cost is $7 per class or $50 for a 10-class pass. Register at the Recreation Center front desk. (6 p.m.)
  • Board Workshop Meeting at Pflugerville ISD. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Adult Craft Night - Painted Wall Planter in-person event at Pflugerville Library. Registration required. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Take your family to Pflugerville Parks and Recreation on March 27 from 2-5 p.m. for the chance to build their own home for mosquito-eating friends! Registration is $20 per family and includes all needed materials. Find more information and register at https://bit.ly/3oReSmG." (Facebook)
  • "Spring Break Family Craft Time at Pflugerville Public Library! Families with kids ages 5 and up can register to pick up a bird house to assemble and decorate at home. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library." (Facebook)
  • "Check out the poster display of Women Inventors located next to the ramp leading to the Pflugerville Library's media area. The display will be up throughout Women's History Month. 'Picturing Women Inventors' is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, in collaboration with the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is sponsored by Lyda Hill Philanthropies IF/THEN Initiative and Ericsson." (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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