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Altius Fencing Academy opens in Pflugerville with lessons, competitive training

Altius Fencing Academy, a new fencing training facility, is offering lessons, team training and competition coaching for athletes in the Pflugerville area.

What they offer: The academy focuses on long-term athlete development, combining technical instruction with an emphasis on discipline, resilience and adaptability.

Programming includes beginner, intermediate and competitive team training, along with private lessons and open fencing sessions throughout the week. Private lessons are available by appointment, with sessions typically lasting 20 minutes. Team programming is rolling out in phases, with competitive training beginning in March and beginner programming launching in April with free trials.

The facility also offers coaching support for local, regional and national competitions, with tiered pricing based on travel requirements.

 
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Crawfish boils, fundraisers: Check out 11 events happening around Pflugerville, Hutto

Crawfish boils, fundraisers and a variety of community events are scheduled around the Pflugerville, Hutto and Round Rock area this April and into early May. Check out this noncomprehensive list of 11 area events.

ATX Eid Fest ‘26: Families, friends and neighbors are invited to Adam Orgain Park to celebrate Eid. The event will feature carnival rides, a shopping bazaar, halal food, cultural exhibits and live entertainment.

  • April 4, 3-11 p.m.

Hutto Crawfish Festival: 
The Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual crawfish festival in downtown Hutto. In addition to the crawfish, the festival will feature food trucks, artisan booths, live music and activities for all ages.
  • April 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Slice of Pflugerville: 
The family-friendly event brings various cultures together to celebrate, enjoy food and listen to the live music. The event features local craft vendors offering handmade goods, and Grammy-nominated Sister Sleder will perform as the music headliner.
  • April 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

 
Permit Preview Wednesday
Check out 5 major Austin-area permits filed this week

From a mixed-use project to a Target 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. Bell District Block B in Cedar Park: Boston-based General Investment and Development is building a 194-unit mixed-use project that will feature an outdoor pool courtyard.

2. Pathways at Santa Rita Courts East in Austin: The Housing Authority of the city of Austin will construct a four-story, multi-family building that totals 77 units and renovate 11 historic single-story buildings into 27 units.

3. Target in Dripping Springs: The Village at Dripping Springs will feature the area's first Target, totaling about 147,000 square feet.

4. Cigna Healthcare in Austin: The insurance provider will add a 40,100-square-foot office to its portfolio.

5. San Marcos Self Storage in San Marcos: Seven one-story self-storage buildings, totaling approximately 83,085 square feet, will be added.

 
Travis County Coverage
Burn ban to continue in unincorporated Travis County amid dry conditions

Travis County officials have extended a burn ban for unincorporated Travis County through April 28.

The extended burn ban comes amid ongoing dry conditions that are expected to continue, Travis County Chief Fire Marshal Gary Howell said at the March 24 Travis County Commissioners Court meeting.

What you need to know: A burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning in unincorporated Travis County, including:
  • Open fires, such as brush burning and bonfires
  • Outdoor burning of trash, leaves or debris
  • Campfires and fire pits in nondesignated areas

How we got here: This is the second time the county has extended a burn ban that became effective Feb. 10. The initial burn ban was put into effect after Travis County officials responded to 20-25 fires Feb. 7, Howell said at a Feb. 10 meeting.

About 77% of Travis County is in an extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

In case you missed it: On March 22, a wildfire broke out at Bastrop State Park consuming at least 46 acres, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

 

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