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🌱 There's A New 'QuickTrip' In Town + 5 Projects Recently Filed

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Rise and shine, North Austin-Pflugerville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. Here's what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Patchy morning fog. High: 73 Low: 61.

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

  1. On Thursday, March 3, a new QuikTrip opened "at the southeast corner of SH130 and Pecan Street" in Pflugerville. According to QuikTrip's website at www.quiktrip.com, the "national convenience store chain that first opened in 1958 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma." They sell "food, beverages, gas and other items." For more information visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)
  2. Four commercial projects were recently filed in Pflugerville and surrounding areas "under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation," and plans are in session to renovate the Sage Veterinary Image Round Rock location at 1220 McNeil Road, Ste. 200. "All information, including cost and timeline, is subject to change." For project details please visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)
  3. There's a lot happening in Pflugerville and surrounding areas! Ten new businesses opened or will open soon, including restaurants, boutiques and clinics. For a list of new businesses and other news in town, please visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

  • High Low with Leann at Pflugerville Recreation Center. (9:15 a.m.)
  • 2nd Impression Print Show at Round Rock Arts Downtowner Gallery. (Noon)
  • Movie Night! Hosted by Friends of the Pflugerville Animal Shelter at Three-Legged Goat. (4 p.m.)
  • Dungeons and Dragons In-Person Event at Pflugerville Public Library. (4:30 p.m.)
  • Pflugerville Arts Council Collaborative Art Show at Pflugerville Public Library. Contact library for hours. (All Day)
  • Teen Art Contest Deadline at Pflugerville Public Library. Contact library for hours. (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • Pflugerville ISD would like to thank reporter Rick Cantu from the Austin American-Statesman and the Pflugerville 'Pflag' for featuring Kelly Lane Middle School student Audrey Soape's father-daughter-dance surprise! See it here: http://ow.ly/pe2J30scqbu." (Facebook)
  • "Congratulations to Aaliyah Holmes from Pflugerville High School! On Wednesday, March 2, she signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball at McLennan Community College! During her career, she faced adversity and overcame injuries that have given her the mental toughness to succeed in any challenge she may face in the future. Good luck with the Highlanders, Aaliyah!" (Facebook)
  • "This month, Pflugerville ISD honors the many achievements of women throughout history, as well as those in the days and years ahead." (Facebook)
  • "Join us for Pflugerville Parks and Recreation's 2022 'Pfarmers' Market! Early market dates are scheduled for March 15, March 29, April 12 and April 26. The regular season runs every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. from May through October. Interested in becoming a vendor? Find more information at pflugervilletx.gov/pfarmersmarket." (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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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