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🌱Ozone Levels High + Pflugerville Police Racial Profiling Report
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Hey, North Austin-Pflugerville! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on in town today.
First, today's weather:
Sunny; breezy in the p.m. High: 74 Low: 43.
Here are the top stories in North Austin-Pflugerville today:
- Elevated ozone levels are usually experienced in Central Texas from March 1 - Nov. 30. During that time, "individuals in a sensitive group" can be greatly impacted by the ozone exposure. Click here for the current air quality in the city of Pflugerville. "Help protect Central Texas' air quality this ozone season. The smallest of changes can make huge impacts!" For tips "on how to help enhance air quality" in your area, visit aircentraltexas.org and read: (Press Release Desk)
- Although unemployment is still high, many employers in North Austin-Pflugerville are looking to fill full-time and part-time staff positions, so there are still several opportunities out there. Every week Patch and ZipRecruiter post the latest local jobs in the region, and you can see some of the top jobs currently available in North Austin-Pflugerville and across greater Texas by visiting: (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch)
- According to a 2021 report from the Pflugerville Police Department, last year "Pflugerville police stopped and searched Black drivers at a disproportionate rate." Their figures show that "Black people make up about 15 percent of the city's population but accounted for 26 percent of all stops in 2021. In contrast, white people made up 33 percent of total stops, although 40 percent of the Pflugerville population is white. The stop rate of Hispanic people was about even with their population in the city at 31 percent." However, the report said that "racial profiling 'cannot be proved' based on these numbers." Alicia Jackson, president of the advocacy organization Black Pflugerville, said that although she hasn't heard about racial profiling in Pflugerville, "the data regarding what happens to Black drivers after they are stopped is concerning." She added, "Based on this report, it looks like Black 'Pflugervillians' have been arrested at a higher rate." Although "she believes Pflugerville police officers are doing a good job," she thinks "that there's always room for improvement." She ended by saying, "There may not be reports or incidents [of racial bias]," she said, "but doing things right and doing things ethically might not be the same thing." For more details on this visit: (KUT)
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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:
- Spring break camps in Austin. For details visit Spring Break Art Camp | NW Austin | Cordovan Art School Cordovan Art School. (9 a.m.)
- Zumba at Pflugerville Recreation Center. Cost is $7 per class or $50 for a 10-class pass. Register at the Recreation Center front desk. (11 a.m.)
- "Pfarmers" Market at Heritage Park in Pflugerville. (3 p.m.)
- Movie Showtimes in and around Austin. (All Day)
From my notebook:
- "Deborah Johnson, a Pflugerville neighbor, invites you to 'Learn to Make Bobbin Lace' classes every Tuesday from 1:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. at the Pflugerville Recreation Center located at 400 Immanuel Road. Classes are $3 per week and you can sign up at the center." (Patch)
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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!
