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Check out these 7 transportation updates in Hutto and Pflugerville

Learn more about ongoing and future road projects in Hutto and Pflugerville. 

The details: Several transportation projects funded by the cities and county are underway. 

Old Town parking and traffic improvements
Project: The city is converting downtown streets into one-way traffic.
Update: Main Street was converted to a one-way in April.

  • Timeline: total project completion expected in 2026
  • Cost: $500,000 for design
  • Funding source: Hutto Economic Development Corp. funding

Kelly Lane Phase 3
Project: The road will be widened to four lanes from Moorlynch Avenue to Weiss Lane.
Update: Full utility design was completed in May.
  • Timeline: completion expected in March 2028
  • Cost: $36 million
  • Funding source: city bond funds

 
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New hotel, new council member, Fire Station 1: Check out recent city of Hutto updates

Check out some recent stories from the city of Hutto, including an approved planned unit development for a Residence Inn Hotel, newest council member Corina Zepeda and plans for separate fire department efforts.

Hutto City Council approves Residence Inn Hotel development: The Hutto City Council approved a planned unit development for a Residence Inn Hotel at a meeting June 4.

Corina Zepeda sworn in as newest council member: Corina Zepeda was sworn in as the Hutto City Council Place 4 member at a May 21 meeting. Out of 1,001 ballots cast in the May 2 election, Zepeda received 54.8% of the votes, while Brandon DeLeon received 45.1%. She is replacing Peter Gordon, who was term-limited after serving three terms as allowed by the city charter.

Hutto moves forward with new fire station, separate fire department efforts: Hutto City Council recently directed the Hutto Economic Development Corp. to move forward with a new fire station near the Hutto Megasite. The new station aims to enhance fire protection in one of Hutto’s fastest-growing areas.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Austin area.

Burnett's Food for the Soul brings flavors of Chicago to Pflugerville

Burnett's Food for the Soul is owned by Darius Burnett, who brought with him the flavors of Chicago, he said, introducing dishes and flavors that were not locally available.

His most popular menu items also include catfish and chicken, he said. Also on the menu are pork chops; chicken wings and tenders; gumbo with shrimp, chicken, crab, turkey sausage and okra; tacos; and sides including red beans and rice, dirty rice, collard greens, fries and candied yams.


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😋 Baklava House now open in Lakeway
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🍔 Smash City now open near Q2 Stadium
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🍻 Little Woodrow’s reveals new location in Domain Northside
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🥖 Ike's Love & Sandwiches opens in Pflugerville
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EJ's Hot Pot & Sushi now open at The Shops at Arbor Walk

This new restaurant recently opened at The Shops at Arbor Walk in Northwest Austin, serving all-you-can-eat hot pot and sushi. Patrons can choose from a variety of broths, protein, seafood, noodles and veggies to add to their hot pot. Guests will also find a range of sushi, including raw and cooked rolls, nigiri and sashimi. For something to drink, the restaurant serves boba and fruit tea.


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New county administration building to open July 14

Ahead of the grand opening of the new Williamson County Administration Building on July 14, county employees and officials began moving their operations into the facility this month.

The building is located at 1848 Texas Trail in Georgetown, and will house several county departments, including all of the offices currently operating out of the historic courthouse.

What’s happening: The county received a Certificate of Occupancy for the building this week. The legal department, county manager’s office and risk management office have already begun their transition into the new administration building.

Other departments include the tax office and public affair's office, and all departments will be moved in by June 26. 

Some context: By moving several county operations into the new facility, officials hope to address space constraints marked by a growing county, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

 

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