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Pflugerville begins river pump station shutdown

In the next phase of water infrastructure improvements, Pflugerville will have a two-week river pump shutdown to allow for full repairs on the existing raw waterline, finalize construction of the secondary raw waterline, and conduct essential pump maintenance.

The gist: The shutdown began on May 27, and will conclude in June.

In a presentation to City Council on May 26, staff said the current water level of Lake Pflugerville was 635.3 feet as of May 25. During the shutdown, water levels will drop, but the city does not anticipate an impact on fishing or swimming. The target elevation for Lake Pflugerville is 633 feet.

The city has a usage goal of four million gallons per day, and usage has averaged 4.524 MGD.

“To be frank, the conservation efforts have been huge, and we see that,” Shelby Granger, assistant director of water operations, said. “We really haven’t seen an increase in usage as of yet.”

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Council approves land acquisition for Hutto Fire Station 1

Hutto City Council is moving forward with efforts to create a city-owned fire department.

More details: In a joint meeting between City Council and the Hutto Economic Development Corporation on May 26, council approved a land purchase, engineering and land survey contract, and design contract for Hutto Fire Station Number 1.

“We’re not trying to jump into something willy-nilly,” Mayor Mike Synder said in regard to a contract with PBK for the design of the station. “We’re trying to make sure we do proper due diligence and part of that means spending some due diligence money.”

The station will be located near the Hutto Megasite, which is south of Hwy. 79 and at CR 132. Under the approved plan, the HEDC will help fund the project, Snyder said.

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Q&A: Learn more about aging in place with Texas Construction

Royce Flournoy, president and founder of Texas Construction, launched the business over 30 years ago, bringing decades of craftsmanship to the Austin area. As a certified aging-in-place specialist, Flournoy supports homeowners in evolving their space to support changing needs.

The approach: Aging in place refers to the decision for older residents to stay in their existing homes as aging may cause physical limitations and a need for new infrastructure.

Texas Construction works with design specialists at Amity Worrel & Co. to make home improvement modifications at Age in Place in Style. By teaming up, the companies provide a comprehensive service to homeowners so they don’t have to compromise safety or style as their needs evolve over time.

Dig deeper: The Texas Construction team connected with Community Impact to discuss the importance of modifying homes for the safety and comfort of aging residents. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.