🌱 Mma Dima Africa Boutique + American Rescue Plan Act Allocation

Happy Friday, North Austin-Pflugerville! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cold with rain. High: 42 Low: 35.

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

1. On Saturday, Feb. 12, Mma Dima Africa Boutique opened at 401 W. Pecan St., Ste. 2B in Pflugerville. The shop, co-owned by Unyime Udosen and her partner, Uwakima Umonah, promotes small businesses in Africa and sells items sourced from Africa such as purses, clothing, fabric and accessories. For store and merchandise details and their hours of operation, please call 512-736-8357 or contact them at www.u4udesigns.com." (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, "The Pflugerville City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to allocate $1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to small businesses." At their next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, they "will discuss how to allocate the $1 million to small businesses." Originally the remaining funds were going to be used for "utility generators, upgrades to city technology and for Downtown East projects" but "the council directed staff to focus on ideas that cannot be funded through different means, such as mental health, disaster preparedness or premium pay for police and city staff." According to city staff members, the deadline to use the rescue plan funds is Saturday, Dec. 24. For more details visit: (Austin American-Statesman)
3. The weekend is finally here and if you're looking for fun things to do, there are lots of events happening in town! Events include a farmers' market, a 5k run, a rock 'n' roll dance party and more! For a list of 10 things to do in Pflugerville and surrounding areas, visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

• High Low with Leann at Pflugerville Recreation Center. (9:15 a.m.)
• Pflugerville Seniors Lunch at Greenhouse Craft Food in Round Rock. (11 a.m.)
• 2nd Impression Print Show at Round Rock Downtowner Gallery. (Noon)
• Morgan Obenhaus at Three-Legged Goat. (6 p.m.)
• Student Council Fashion Show at Weiss High School. (7 p.m.)
• Kimberly Morgan Art Show by Pflugerville Black Leaders at Pflugerville Public Library. Contact the library for hours of operation. (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Community Relations, Round Rock ISD is closely monitoring the winter weather conditions forecasted until Friday, Feb. 25. If there are any school day changes, they will send families email, text, an app push, post to social media, and notify the local media. Review weather policy at http://ow.ly/U50f50I2JIu." (Nextdoor)
• "According to Texas Department of State Health Services, the COVID-19 pandemic situation continues to improve in Texas with averages for cases, hospitalizations and fatalities decreasing. For updates subscribe to Texas Department of State Health Services." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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!