Home sales continued to rise in Hutto, while Pflugerville closings remained stable in August, according to data by Unlock MLS.
Overview: Hutto’s trend of increasing home sales continued in August, with 69 homes sold compared to 54 homes sold in August 2024—a 27.8% increase. This marks four months in a row that Hutto has seen an increase in year-over-year sales. In Pflugerville, closings ticked up by two sales in August, compared to August 2024.
The median home price of homes in both Pflugerville and Hutto saw little change. Pflugerville's median home price increased by 1.8%, while Hutto’s median price dropped by 1.5%.
What they’re saying: “The market is showing healthy movement as we head into fall, and August’s data reflects growing buyer confidence even as overall sales volumes ease,” Vaike O’Grady, research advisor at Unlock MLS, said in a news release.
East Street Pizzeria in Hutto closed its doors in September.
The business announced via social media it is permanently closed. The restaurant first opened in the downtown area in September 2023, serving a variety of pizza combinations and side dishes.
Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz brings La La Land to life in Austin
Mark your calendars—theater lovers and romantics alike can look forward to a special screening and live performance of the 2016 Academy Award-winning film La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
The details: The movie follows the story of a promising pianist and aspiring actress who cross paths and fall in love.
The performance will bring the film’s soundtrack to life with a full orchestra and jazz band, conducted by Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz. Audiences can experience the movie on the big screen while hearing its iconic musical moments—including dynamic piano solos—performed live.
Travis County officials sign off on judicial pay raises amid ‘exceptionally tight budget’
Travis County commissioners on Sept. 9 approved a series of salary adjustments for judges and elected officials that will shape how taxpayer dollars are allocated in the upcoming budget.
The overview: District Judges will see their county supplement rise to the state-allowed maximum of $25,000, bringing their total salary to $200,000, with corresponding increases for County Court at Law Judges and the 3rd Court of Appeals. Associate judges will receive phased raises reaching $180,000 by 2027, a move judicial advocates said could improve retention, boost efficiency and reduce court backlogs.
What else? Nonjudicial elected officials, including commissioners and the county judge, will see a modest 1% raise, while broader compensation decisions for county staff remain pending. A market study, criticized by some Commissioners for flawed methodology, is under review, and the Human Resources Management Department has 60 days to conduct further analysis.
