Pflugerville residents could eventually see a new animal shelter on the west side of Lake Pflugerville after City Council members approved a potential site on Becker Farms Road Oct. 13.

The details: The existing Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services Animal Shelter, or PAWS, facility has faced persistent challenges, such as flooding, overcrowding, limited staff workspace, inadequate break areas and HVAC issues, according to city documents.

The city acquired the site, known as the Biehle property, in 2003 during development of Lake Pflugerville. According to Travis County property records, the primary structure on the site is a single-family home built in 1950.

The site includes approximately six developable acres with opportunities for future expansion to the north. The animal shelter is not expected to occupy the entire tract, leaving room for future parkland.

What's next: Site selection is the first step in the process, and staff anticipates bringing forward a design contract for the new PAWS Animal Shelter at the Oct. 27 City Council meeting.

Homeplate 717 and Wishi Washi 717 opened over the summer, offering food and car washes.

The details: Homeplate consists of a food truck and a covered outdoor seating area with a large screen to watch sporting events. 

The menu includes breakfast sandwiches, tacos, burgers and classic bites, such as tater tots and mozzarella sticks. The spot also includes a snow cone trailer. 

At the same site, Wishi Washi 717 offers quick exterior car washes as well as premium wash packages.

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The Williamson County Facilities Department is working on several projects to upgrade parks and infrastructure across the county.

Facilities Manager Dale Butler gave an update on the projects at an Oct. 6 Commissioners Court meeting.

1. Parks

Work has begun on Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander, Butler said. Lonestar Soccer Club is sponsoring the improvements to upgrade four fields to artificial turf, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

Construction will conclude in spring 2027, Butler said.

2. Facilities

Construction on the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter includes new multistory adoption and clinic facilities. It is expected to be completed in fall 2027, Butler said.

3. Historic preservation and upgrades

For the historic courthouse in downtown Georgetown, the county is working to restore the terrazzo flooring, upgrade lighting, recondition HVAC and remodel the building.