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🌱 New Homes + Stone Hill Town Center + Art Show + Move Over Law

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Gabriela Cantu Couvillion, Neighbor
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Happy Wednesday, North Austin-Pflugerville! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's what's happening today in North Austin-Pflugerville.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and mild. High: 73 Low: 32.

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

  1. If you're looking for a new home, "the local real estate scene is buzzing with activity," so now may be the perfect time to look! For new homes on the "market in and around North Austin-Pflugerville," check out Patch's weekly real estate roundup, a collaboration between Patch and Redfin.com, at: (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch)
  2. As part of the city's transportation plan, construction has begun near Pflugerville's Stone Hill Town Center. "During this phase, the intersection of Town Center Drive and Pfluger Farm Lane will be completely shut down" and "thru traffic in the area will be limited." The project "is funded by Lifestyle Communities and estimated to be complete in mid-May." For more details on the project and local areas affected, please visit: (Austin American-Statesman)
  3. Art lovers will enjoy The Erica Lange Art Show, which began on Saturday, Jan. 8 and is scheduled to continue until Thursday, Feb. 10. The event is being held all day in the Pflugerville Public Library, located at 1008 W. Pfluger St. Before you go, please contact the library for hours of operation and to make sure the event is still being held. For details, visit: (pflugervilletx.gov)
  4. After last week's first fatality crash in Austin, when "41-year-old Cesar Ramirez-Hernandez, a maintenance worker, was working off North Mopac when he was hit and killed by a driver" and "a 3 year old was also killed," AAA wants to remind drivers of the importance of the 'Move Over' law." That law states that "drivers must move over a lane when crews are on the shoulder of the road or if they can't reduce speed by 20 miles per hour." Daniel Armburster from AAA said, "If people would follow the "Move Over Slow Down" law we could decrease that number and save lives." Violating the law can lead to hefty fines and can cause fatalities, so AAA hopes that "drivers will keep this in mind the next time they get behind the wheel." For more information, visit: (FOX 7 Austin)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

  • Pflugerville Seniors Museum Tour and Lunch at Bastrop County Museum. (9:15 a.m.)
  • Wrestling Match vs Salado @ Salado at John B. Connally High School. (7 p.m.)
  • Learn Python Computer Programming with Fun 2 Learn Code for ages 8-12. Pre-registration required. Event sponsored by the City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation at Round Rock Public Library. (4:30 p.m.)
  • Total Body with Carol Lee at Pflugerville Recreation Center. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Sincere thanks to #BettyWhiteChallenge and all of our generous donors from Pflugerville Pets Alive!" (Facebook)
  • "The Pflugerville Fire Department received this thank you note from a resident at one of the fires that the district responded to this past Friday in Williamson County. 'Just taking a moment to thank the brave emergency responders to the fire at County Road 198 and Apache Pass Friday afternoon. Thank you for what you do every day to protect our communities. God bless your loved ones who await your safe return home each day.' We are proud to serve #BecauseWeCare." (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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