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🌱 Fun In Pflugerville + Open Houses + Trash Pickup Fees Increase

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the North Austin-Pflugerville Daily.

First, today's weather:

A little rain; not as cold. High: 43 Low: 28.

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

  1. The weekend is almost here and to prepare, there are lots of fun things to do in Pflugerville and surrounding areas. From dancing to live rock band music to eating hot dogs and cheering the teams, there's something for all! For a list of 10 exciting events in the area with details visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)
  2. If you're looking for a new home in North Austin-Pflugerville, there are three open houses in the area that you may want to check out. You can view them online, but there's nothing like actually going in person to see them. Plan your visit soon and see a list of houses by visiting: (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch)
  3. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Pflugerville City Council met to approve "an ordinance changing the city's trash collection fee from $16.55 per residence per month to $17.51, a 5.8 percent increase." As a result, "residents may soon see a $0.96 increase in their monthly trash pickup fees." The city is contracted with Waste Connections, which handles trash collection, and the contract "allows Waste Connections to request fee adjustments to account for changes in operating costs, such as from increased fuel prices." On Tuesday, March 8, the Council will meet again to consider the ordinance once again. For more information visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

  • 2nd Impression Print Show at Round Rock Downtowner Gallery. (Noon)
  • Transportation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting (Type B) at City Council Chambers. (5 p.m.)
  • Special Called Council Meeting — City of Round Rock at City Council Chambers. (5:30 p.m.)
  • City Council Meeting — City of Round Rock at City Council Chambers. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "We appreciate our bus drivers at Pflugerville ISD! Thank you for all you do!" (Facebook)
  • "Congratulations and a big thank you to our educators at Ruth Barron Elementary who have served our students for so many years! We recognize your time and effort and are happy to have you as part of our 'pfamily!'" (Facebook)
  • "Hello parents, guardians and community members! We are gearing up for our Spring Book Fair at Northwest Elementary School! Ms. Wilkinson, our librarian, will be setting up the Spring Book Fair on Thursday, Feb. 24 and students will be able to start purchasing items beginning on Monday, Feb. 28 until Friday, March 4!" (Facebook)

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— 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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