Williamson County officials are exploring alternative options for voter polling locations in the city of Hutto, with the county-owned Hutto Annex building still undergoing renovations and potentially for sale.

Hutto City Council denied the county use of City Hall for early voting and election day in the upcoming March primaries unless other options are first exhausted.

What’s happening: At a Jan. 22 Hutto City Council meeting, Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo requested use of Hutto City Hall as a polling location. The city and county previously partnered in May and November 2025 to use the site for voting.

Hutto council members voted to use City Hall as a last resort option, stipulating that the county should consider local churches and the Hutto Annex building first.

Some context: The Hutto Annex building is a county-owned facility that is currently undergoing renovations. Williamson County Facilities Director Dale Butler said that renovations could last another month or two, making the building “not in a usable space.”

A new Subway sandwich shop is planned for Pflugerville and is expected to open this summer, according to project information provided by the ownership group.

What we know: The restaurant will operate under the same management as Minute Fuel, which recently opened a gas station and convenience store in the area. The restaurant will be located in the retail strip adjacent to the Minute Fuel.

The Subway location is currently in the design phase, with construction timelines and permitting still in progress.

Management said the project is moving forward and is expected to open within six to eight months.

Sushi restaurant Aburi Tora opened its first Austin-area location in EastVillage Feb. 7. 

The details: According to a news release, the restaurant is known for its "sushi concierge system," where customers place orders through a tablet and are delivered to the table through a network of concealed laneways directly from the kitchen.

The restaurant is also known for its specialized flame-seared sushi and rectangular pressed sushi. Additionally, the menu features nigiri and sashimi rolls, traditional Japanese hot and cold tapas-style dishes, and drinks such as sake and specialized cocktails. 

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