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Hey, North Austin-Pflugerville! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on around North Austin-Pflugerville today.

First, today's weather:

Turning sunny and milder. High: 63 Low: 40.

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

  1. If you're in a mood for Italian food, you can try it right now at some of the best Italian restaurants in Austin! From "trattorias, red sauce joints, and pizza ovens," you're likely to find them all at several venues in town. Enjoy "saucy meatballs, a romantic tasting menu, prime cuts of meats and seafood accompanied by lush Tuscan wine, or simply the perfect hand-formed pasta" and much more at the following 12 venues in town: (Thrillist)
  2. Four new businesses that will open or will come soon to the city of Pflugerville include "a rage room, eyecare clinic and dual food truck." For a list of the four venues, please visit and consider subscribing to: (Subscription: Community Impact Newspaper)
  3. "Buddy's Burger, the family-owned concept that maintains a popular location at 90001 Cameron Road in North Austin," will open a second burger joint "at the corner of Sunrise Road and Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock" in late 2022. The menu will feature "the same classic hamburgers and cheeseburgers made with 100 percent Angus beef" along with seasoned fries, and handspun milkshakes. Co-owner Isha Fidai said, "We're so grateful for the support we've received from the community since opening during the pandemic." She added, "This is what has allowed us to successfully expand to a second location and share our family's fresh, handmade burger recipe with more people. This second location is also a big step towards our overall goal to open multiple locations throughout Central Texas and beyond." If you can't wait until the end of 2022, visit the original location on Cameron Road and enjoy! (CultureMap Austin)
  4. Christmas isn't over at Lala's Little Nugget, a Christmas-themed pub located at 2207 Justin Lane. The venue "features year-round holiday décor and festive cocktails," so you can celebrate Christmas year-round! Besides tasty menu items, the drink menu "features a variety of holiday-themed handcrafted cocktails, with a 'Jolly Hour' Happy Hour on weekdays from 4-7 p.m." For more information, visit the Lala's Little Nugget website or Facebook page and read more about it here: (Only In Your State)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

  • Babytime (ages 12 - 18 months) Event at Round Rock Library. (9:30 a.m.)
  • 2nd Impression Print Show at Round Rock Arts. (Noon)
  • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting at City of Round Rock location. (6 p.m.)
  • AUX Meeting at American Legion George Johns Post 447. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Know where to go for information before and during emergencies at Pflugerville, Texas Municipal Government. If you're seeing this post, you're already on your way to staying informed, but other resources for critical updates are available. Learn more about how to prepare for emergencies at pflugervilletx.gov/prepare." (Facebook)
  • "Best of luck to Kenneth Kalu of Pflugerville High School at UIL State Congress!" (Facebook)
  • "Apply today for our Pflugerville Police Department 33rd Citizens Police Academy! What is the Citizens Police Academy? It's an opportunity to learn more about policing, build relationships and is a pre-requisite for joining our Citizens on Patrol program. Apply before Jan. 31 to join our class beginning in February at pflugervilletx.gov/cpa." (Facebook)
  • Pflugerville Pets Alive! would be truly honored if you chose us! https://pflugervillepetsalive.org/donate/." (Facebook)
  • "Employment opportunity! Ruth Barron Elementary is looking for our next superhero! Interested in joining a great team? Look for the posting named 'Lunchroom Monitor (Part-time) Cougar Feeder Pattern' Under 'Campus Auxiliary' menu in the Careers & Jobs page
    https://www.pfisd.net/domain/107 or try this link: https://bit.ly/34wsuw9." (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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