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🌱 PfISD Classes Canceled Feb. 3-4 + Black History Month Events

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Welcome back, North Austin-Pflugerville! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Morning icy mix; cloudy. High: 30 Low: 21.

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

  1. Due to inclement weather and dangerous road conditions predicted this week, the Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) has decided to cancel all classes on Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4. Tamra Spence, PfISD Chief Communications Officer, announced it through the district's website and said, "that district officials will continue monitoring weather and road conditions." She added, "If there is any change to the school schedule on Friday, we will communicate with our families and staff via phone call, email, text messages, and social media." For more details visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)
  2. In honor of Black History Month in February, several local organizations in Pflugerville and surrounding areas will be holding celebratory events. "From educational art exhibitions to a sip and shop market," there's something for all. For a list of venues participating in the celebration, as well as information on "opportunities to support Black-owned businesses this month," please visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)
  3. Hendrickson girls edge rival Pflugerville, seal district title (Austin American-Statesman)
  4. On Tuesday, Feb. 8, the Pflugerville City Council will have a 7 p.m. meeting at 100 East Main Street, Suite 500 to consider the following ordinance: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS ADOPTING THE PFLUGERVILLE FEE SCHEDULE; AMENDING CERTAIN FEES AND ESTABLISHING COSTS AND FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF §10.99 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." To review the complete ordinance, go to: https://www.pflugervilletx.gov/city-government/city-secretary-s-office/public-hearings-and-notices. (Press Release Desk)
  5. On Tuesday, Feb. 8, the Pflugerville City Council will meet at 100 East Main Street, Suite 500 at 7 p.m. to consider the following ordinance: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, FINDING THAT THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING IS NOT A PUBLIC UTILITY; AMENDING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION, HAULING, RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; AMENDING CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FRANCHISE GRANT; AMENDING THE TERM OF THE FRANCHISE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." To review the ordinance, go to https://www.pflugervilletx.gov/city-government/city-secretary-s-office/public-hearings-and-notices. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

  • Virtual Tween Advisory Club (ages 9-12) Online Event. Preregistration. Required. (5:30 p.m.)
  • Green Thumbs Up: Preparing Garden Tools for Spring Program at Round Rock Public Library. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Board Workshop Meeting at Pflugerville ISD Administration Building. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Due to inclement weather and possibly dangerous road conditions, all PfIugerville ISD schools will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 3. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and canceling school is the best way to ensure the safety of everyone in these weather conditions. We will continue to monitor conditions, and if any changes are made to Friday's schedule, we will share the information with our families." (Facebook)
  • "We are under a Winter Storm Warning for tomorrow, meaning the US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas is expecting significant icing with a mix of freezing rain and sleet. This means that...travel could be very difficult especially on elevated bridges, overpasses, and roadways. Avoid driving if possible, and if necessary, slow down, increase your following distance and check drivetexas.org for road conditions. There will also be a risk for hypothermia for those spending extended time outdoors and not dressed in layers and gloves, so make sure your 4 P's are covered – People, Pets, Pipes and Plants. Make sure you're signed up for Capital Area Council of Governments' severe weather updates by email/call/text at WarnCentralTexas.org and read up on all our winter weather preparedness tips at bit.ly/3om5U0i." (Facebook)
  • Due to predicted inclement weather and the high possibility of unsafe roadways on Thursday, February 3, Girl Scouts of Central Texas re-scheduled Cookies and Cocktails for April 29 to ensure guest safety. Visit www.gsctx.org/cookies-cocktail... for tickets and details." (Instagram)
  • "Due to the pending inclement weather, our Kelly Lane Phase 3 Open House has been postponed to February 24, from 6-8 p.m. at the Falcon Pointe Clubhouse. Learn more about this and other Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects at pflugervilletx.gov/projects." (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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