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Run clubs to explore in Pflugerville, Hutto and Round Rock

For those looking to start their running journey or meet fellow runners and walkers, here are three area run clubs to explore this year.

Huffin’ Hippos Run Club: Jenni Myers, owner of the Huffin’ Hippos Run Club Facebook group, joined the club in 2023. She was looking to meet people in the community after living in the area for a few years, and though she wasn’t a runner at the time, Myers said the group welcomed and motivated her.

The club’s motto is “for all faces with all paces” to emphasize that everyone is welcome. The group currently has about 730 members on the Facebook page, with a core group of around 30 people, Myers said.

Fleet Feet Run Club in Round Rock: Mark King opened Fleet Feet in Round Rock in 2013 and opted to host a run club at the location. Neal Amador joined a Fleet Feet run club in 2015 and in early 2016 he took over as director, with a focus on mentoring and coaching fellow runners.

 
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Ike's Love & Sandwiches coming to Pflugerville

The growing sandwich chain from San Francisco, Ike's Love & Sandwiches, is set to open a Pflugerville location, according to a recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The details: Construction is expected to start in December 2025 and finish by February 2026. The restaurant serves sandwiches loaded with signature sauces on Dutch crunch bread, with menu items named after local icons. It will also offer vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options, along with a signature “Dirty Sauce” made from a garlic aioli base.

  • 18725 FM 685, Ste. 120 Pflugerville
 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Austin  |  Dec. 25, 11-a.m.-7 p.m.

Christmas All-Day Brunch

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Georgetown  |  Dec. 27, 6-8:30 p.m.

A Night of Yin, Sound and Reflection

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Austin  |  Through Dec. 28

Rockin’ Around the Rooftops Holiday Bar Crawl

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Lakeway  |  Through Jan. 1, nightly from 6 p.m. to midnight

Trail of Lights

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Austin  |  Through Jan. 3, 5:45-7:45 p.m. (entry times)

Luminations

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Bastrop  |  Through Jan. 5, dusk-10 p.m.

Bastrop Christmas Tree Lighting and River of Lights

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Taxes, school discipline and more: 5 trending CI Texas stories from 2025

Here are five of the most-read CI Texas stories from this year and the latest updates on these trending topics.

1. Texas Senate passes bill that would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities: Elderly and disabled homeowners were set to receive a $200,000 property tax exemption this year.

2. Texas House bill would make it easier to remove students from the classroom: The law gives teachers more discretion to remove students from the classroom if they are repeatedly disruptive or threaten the safety of others.

3. What to know about the 17 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot: Nearly 3 million Texans voted in the November election, approving all 17 constitutional amendments.

4. Texas House bill would prohibit cellphone use in K-12 schools: Under House Bill 1481, cellphones and other personal communication devices are prohibited bell-to-bell in Texas public schools.

5. Texas families can now access 2022-23 A-F school accountability ratings after multiyear legal battle: The state later released ratings for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years in August.

 

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