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Hutto Hobby now open within The Shoppes at Affordable Storage

Hutto Hobby, a new business located within The Shoppes at Affordable Storage in Hutto, recently held a soft opening.

The gist: The shop, owned by Chris and Erika Loftis, specializes in sports and entertainment trading cards, board games, puzzles, Warhammer and hobby supplies. Chris said the shop plans to host a grand opening in early 2026.

What else: The shopping center has seen a variety of new businesses open up recently, including Treasure Trove Hobby Store, The Stone Garden, Bogey Master Golf Simulator and more.

  • 3333 CR 119, Ste. 30, Hutto
 
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Pflugerville moves ahead with final funding for major water projects

Pflugerville is preparing to issue nearly $80 million in low-interest debt to complete two major water system projects.

The planned financing is included in the city’s long-term utility budget and will not change current water or wastewater rates, according to city staff.

Two-minute impact: The measures authorize up to $52.99 million for the city’s Secondary Colorado River Raw Water Line and $27.18 million for the expansion of the water treatment plant and related system upgrades. Both issuances represent the final portion of funding needed for projects city leaders have identified as among the largest undertaken by Pflugerville.

“This is probably the biggest water project in the history of Pflugerville,” Place 6 City Council member David Rogers said.

 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Austin  |  Dec. 12-Jan. 1; sunset to 10 p.m.

37th Street Lights

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Bastrop  |  Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Merry on Main

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Georgetown  |  Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 14, noon.-5 p.m.

Preservation Georgetown Home Tour 2025

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Kyle  |  Dec. 13, 5:30-9 p.m.

Grinch on the Green

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Hutto  |  Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m.

9th annual Hippo Claus Crawl

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Lt. Gov. Patrick vows to expand property tax breaks for Texas homeowners in 2027

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a plan Dec. 9 to further raise property tax exemptions for Texas homeowners and lower the age at which Texans qualify for additional tax relief during the 2027 state legislative session.

The details: Deemed “Operation Double Nickel,” Patrick’s three-part plan asks state lawmakers to:

  • Raise the property tax exemption on a Texas homeowner’s main residence, known as a homestead exemption, by $40,000
  • Allow homeowners who are at least 55 years old to qualify for a larger exemption reserved for seniors and people with disabilities
  • Pass legislation to drive down property taxes charged by local governments

More details: Texas is spending $51 billion on property tax relief in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and some lawmakers have recently expressed concerns about raising tax exemptions in future legislative sessions, previous Community Impact reporting shows.

Patrick told reporters that his tax relief plan was “kept a secret” until the Dec. 9 news conference and that he had not discussed it with the governor or most legislators.

 

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