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🌱 Texas Softball Time Change + Kirk Watson Runs For Mayor Again

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around North Austin-Pflugerville today.

First, today's weather:

Colder with rain and drizzle. High: 42 Low: 33.

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

  1. Due to the colder weather expected through Wednesday evening in the Austin metro area, the No. 23/24 Texas softball team will be having a game time change. The mid-week match-up again North Texas will now begin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Longhorn Network will broadcast the matchup live, and TexasSports.com radio will stream live through this LINK. For details visit: (TexasSports.com)
  2. Five new construction and renovation projects are currently underway in Pflugerville and surrounding areas. For a list of the commercial projects, including costs and timelines which are subject to change, please visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)
  3. Former state Sen. Kirk Watson announced on Tuesday, Feb. 22 that he will be running for Mayor of Austin once again, after previously serving as Austin's mayor from 1997-2001. He said, "Austin is special, but we're facing a lot of challenges ahead. By working together, we can create transformational change that doesn't leave anyone behind." He added, "I want to ensure that our city effectively addresses the range of issues that will define our future. Austin should be thinking big. We should be setting and achieving aspirational goals. And we should be able to do those things while still providing basic, day-to-day services." For details visit: (The Texas Tribune)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

  • V Girls Golf v. Hutto @ Star Ranch at Hendrickson High School. (8 a.m.)
  • Faculty Meeting at Hendrickson High School. (8 a.m.)
  • 2nd Impression Print Show at Round Rock Downtowner Gallery. (Noon)
  • "Pfab" Lab Appointments at Pflugerville Public Library. For information and to register, send an e-mail to Meg Miller at margaretm@pflugervilletx.gov. (pflugervilletx.gov)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Pflugerville ISD. (3 p.m.)
  • Rhythm Renewal Drumming for Mind, Body + Soul at Soulshine Rhythm Experience. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Congratulations to Stephanie Oiesen of Hendrickson High School! She was among four Pflugerville ISD student-athletes who advanced to the UIL State Swimming and Diving Championships held from Feb. 18-19 at the University of Texas Jamail Swimming Center!" (Facebook)
  • "The Pflugerville Education Foundation Gala Silent Auction is open and ready for early bidding! Thank you to all who donated items and their time. Start early bidding at https://pefgala2022.ggo.bid/." (Facebook)
  • "The 2022-23 Pflugerville ISD school calendar has been posted online. Start date, holidays, early release dates and more at 2022-23CalendarFinal.pdf (pfisd.net)." (Facebook)
  • Ruth Barron Elementary is having a pizza fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 24. More details at https://bit.ly/3vcW8BY." (Facebook)
  • Wieland Elementary's Spring Picture Day is Thursday, Feb. 24! Order online at inter-state.com/order with the order code 67126NB. Order by picture day and receive free shipping to Wieland! Please contact the school for more information." Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow for your next 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!

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