Austin Community College officials are preparing to hold a public hearing for a potential ballot measure that could annex Pflugerville ISD's territory into ACC's taxing district, allowing students living within PfISD's boundaries to access ACC's in-district tuition rates and other opportunities. The public hearing will be held July 16 at 5 p.m. at PfISD's Learning and Technology Center. 

How we got here: A petition from Pflugerville residents that sought to place the annexation item on the November 2026 ballot was unanimously accepted during a special ACC board of trustees meeting June 15. Residents within the PfISD enrollment boundaries collect signatures from at least 5% of registered voters living within the proposed annexed territory in order to bring the petition before the board.

Get involved: The hearing will be livestreamed on the ACC website and rebroadcast on ACCTV. A resource fair will also be held during the hearing to provide information about the annexation.

Next steps: The ACC board of trustees will next consider an order to place the annexation proposition on the November 2026 ballot.

Learn more about three future Hutto road improvement projects in varying stages of development.

The details
CR 137 and FM 1660 S.

• Project: Construct additional lanes and a roundabout at the intersection of CR 137 and FM 1660.
• Update: Right-of-way acquisition was completed in April.

• Project: Design and reconstruct CR 163 from FM 1660 to the cemetery driveway.
• Update: Hutto City Council approved a supplemental agreement for additional surveying, easement acquisition and appraisals and subsurface utility engineering investigations.

• Project: Construct a right-turn lane at the westbound approach at the intersection of FM 685.
• Update: The contractor submitted 60% design plans to the city for review in June.

Drivers in eastern Round Rock can expect traffic delays along Gattis School Road this month. 

What you need to know: A section of Gattis School Road between Via Sonoma Trail and High Country Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction until the end of July, according to the city of Round Rock. The closure will facilitate installation of three waterline crossings. 

Through the end of the month, drivers are encouraged to take different routes if they can, a news release from the city shared July 8 states.

Music, auctions and a mission to support medically fragile children will come together when Abbey Lights Up COTA returns for its eighth year.

What’s happening: The fundraising gala will feature auctions, drinks, food, music, raffles and more.

“The Daytripper” creator and host Chet Garner will serve as emcee.

Where funds go: Proceeds will support the Abigail E. Keller Foundation’s financial assistance, hospice care baskets, birthday celebrations and more.

Funds will also advance plans for Abbey House—a proposed pediatric respite and hospice facility in Central Texas.

Why it matters: Abbey House would provide temporary overnight care outside a hospital, giving caregivers time to rest or tend to other family needs.

What they’re saying: “The vision for Abbey House is rooted in the belief that no family should have to face those challenges alone,” foundation President and CEO Melissa Keller said.

• Aug. 22, 5-10 p.m.

• $350 (admission); $500 (VIP)

• Circuit of The Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin

A storage facility and additions to Dessau Middle School in Austin, along with Costco renovations in Pflugerville, are among the five most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Tri-Supply Austin ($13.5 million): This project involves new construction for a warehouse and office spaces.

2. Driftwood Storage ($5.5 million): This project involves expanding an existing self-storage facility by adding seven single-story buildings.

3. Minimax and Max Express ($4 million): This project involves the construction of a new convenience store and car wash with related site work.

4. Dessau Middle School additions ($2.5 million): This project involves a multipurpose room addition with locker rooms and an office, connected to the existing campus.

5. Costco Renovations ($320,000): Improvements to the Pflugerville Costco food court will begin in September. The project includes the removal and replacement of fixtures and finishes.