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🌱 Pearson Ranch Groundbreaking + 'Sweet Ritual' Sadly Suspended

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Happy Wednesday, North Austin-Pflugerville! Here's everything you need to know going on in North Austin-Pflugerville today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, showers around. High: 61 Low: 30.

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

  1. If you're looking for a new house, "there are a variety of homes to choose from these days" in the North Austin-Pflugerville area, and Patch and Redfin.com can help you in your search.
    For a list of houses in Pflugerville with photos and details, visit: (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch)
  2. On Friday, Jan. 28, Inspire Real Estate Development LLC and Williamson County and City of Austin officials "held a private groundbreaking for the Pearson Ranch development, northeast of West Parmer Lane and SH 45." Construction has already begun on the first phase of the 41-acre Pearson Ranch mixed-use hub north of the capital city, near the Apple campus. The area will include "approximately 600,000 square feet of office space, three upscale apartment communities and some lifestyle retail." For more information, visit: (KXAN.com)
  3. On Monday, Jan. 31, Amelia Raley sadly announced that her Sweet Ritual Vegan Ice Cream Shop located in North Austin "would be suspending operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic." In 2011, Sweet Ritual opened in the Juice Land location at 45th and Duval in Hyde Park and then in 2016, Raley and then-business partner Valerie Ward opened their own space at the present location 4631 Airport Blvd., Ste. 125. Then in 2020, "Raley partnered with L'il Nonna's vegan pizza truck to open Big Nonna's pizza and ice cream in north Austin." Regarding the shop's closure, Raley said, "Taking this time off allows us to best serve you for the coming year by making a plan for a post-pandemic world, and to take a well-deserved mental health break. We are confident that this is going to be a temporary suspension." For more information, visit: (Austin Chronicle)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

  • Baby time for (12 - 18 months) at Round Rock Public Library, Meeting Room B. Pre-registration is required. (9:30 a.m.)
  • Outdoor Storytime for Toddlers and Pre-K in Centennial Plaza. (11 a.m.)
  • 2nd Impression Print Show — Round Rock Arts at Downtowner Gallery. (Noon)
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events at the Recycling Center. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Pflugerville ISD district officials are closely monitoring the winter weather conditions forecasted in our area for Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4. More at Weather Watch (pfisd.net)." (Facebook)
  • The Pflugerville, TX Municipal Government reminds you that as you prepare for this week's freezing weather, make sure to continue to watch the forecast and ready your family, home, pets and car for severe weather. Read their winter weather preparedness tips at City of Pflugerville, Texas | Home (pflugervilletx.gov)." (Facebook)
  • "The Pflugerville ISD Auxiliary Job Fair has been postponed to Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the originally scheduled time. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause." (Facebook)
  • "Stay connected with your community! The February 2022 'Pflyer' is available now. The 'Pflyer' is a monthly utility bill insert sent to Pflugerville water customers who receive a paper bill, but our paperless water customers also have access to the 'Pflyer' online. View the February 2022 'Pflyer' at ShowDocument (pflugervilletx.gov)." (Facebook)
  • "Pflugerville ISD celebrates Black History Month. We hope you will join us in honoring and celebrating the culture and contributions of African Americans who inspire us today." (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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