Pflugerville City Manager Sereniah Breland announced her retirement Feb. 24 during a City Council meeting.

The council unanimously approved a voluntary exit agreement that will keep her in the role through July 1, after which she will serve in an advisory capacity through the end of the year.

What happened: Breland, who has served as city manger since August 2018, told employees and council members that the decision was about recognizing the completion of a chapter rather than walking away.

“I’ve decided that it’s time to retire,” Breland said during the meeting. “This decision is not about leaving something behind. It’s about recognizing that this chapter, the one that we created together, is complete and it’s strong."

Mayor Doug Weiss said the agreement ensures continuity and a stable transition as the city prepares for its next phase of leadership

New dining options are moving into or have already opened up in Hutto. Check out these six business updates.

Now open

Shelly's Heart and Soul Food: The food truck, located within The Shoppes at Affordable Storage in Hutto, serves a a variety of soul food. The menu features hand-breaded catfish fillets and wings, with sides such as collard greens, rice and beans, macaroni and cheese, corn bread muffins, fries and grits.

• Opened Jan. 28

• Opened Feb. 19

From a commercial retail center to a gas station and more, here are five of the most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Courtside in Austin: Quantum 71 will build a 26,331-square-foot restaurant and a 4,128-square-foot pickleball building.

2. Base Power in Austin: The Austin-based energy supplier will finish out a shell building for manufacturing and warehouse uses.

3. Winding Oak Commercial Development in Leander: Zoomers Investment Group will construct a commercial retail center, which will feature a 4,000-square-foot quick-serve restaurant, 19,543 square feet of retail space and a two-story 16,400-square-foot office and retail building.

4. AAA Storage and Business Park in Austin: The self-storage business will construct an 85,000-square-foot facility and business park.

5. Smart Stop in Georgetown: Central Texas-based Smart Stop will open a convenience store and fuel station that spans 6,000 square feet.

Travis County has extended a burn ban that went into effect on Feb. 10 for unincorporated areas of the county due to continued dry condition, according to a news release. The ban now remains in effect through March 24 unless the county judge or fire marshal lifts it earlier.

The details: The ban applies to outdoor burning in unincorporated areas—areas outside of any specific city—of Travis County. It does not apply to prescribed burns, outdoor welding, cutting, grinding or other hot work operations, according to the release.

The Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office urges residents to use caution when grilling or barbecuing outdoors and to keep a water source or fire extinguisher nearby. Anyone who sees a fire that may be out of control should call 911 immediately.

The initial burn ban was put into effect after Travis County officials responded to 20-25 fires Feb. 7, Travis County Chief Fire Marshal Gary Howell said Feb. 10.

Stay tuned: Residents can receive burn ban status updates by texting TCBURNBAN to 888777.