Hutto City Council has extended a public hearing for a proposed assessment tied to Improvement Area No. 2 of the Prairie Winds Public Improvement District for a second time.

The public hearing—which is helping officials develop a plan to fund the infrastructure needed for the next phase of development—will continue during the next regular Hutto City Council meeting April 16, according to city documents.

What we know: Improvement Area No. 2 spans approximately 62 acres and is planned for 192 single-family homes. It would fund certain public improvement projects—such as roads, sidewalks, water and wastewater lines and drainage infrastructure—through operations and maintenance assessments on property owners, according to the city’s amended and restated service and assessment plan.

Delayed action comes in the wake of city officials citing reports that some buyers and Realtors are struggling to obtain documents that clearly explain what PID assessments are and the available payoff options for homeowners.

The outlook: The extended public hearing on levying assessments for Improvement Area No. 2 is scheduled for April 16.

The Old Settlers Park expansion is moving closer to completion, with the Rock’N River water park nearing the finish line and expected to open in time for the summer, according to a city update.

What’s happening? Rock’N River is one of several projects included in the broader expansion of Round Rock’s largest park.

Plans include a new river-style attraction, private cabana spaces and expanded parking. The upgrades are expected to increase capacity while introducing a faster-paced experience for visitors.

The project will also connect the water park to the future recreation center, allowing for more coordinated operations and shared access between the two facilities.

Check out six upcoming or ongoing transportation projects across the Austin metro.

Upcoming projects
183A Toll at Scottsdale Drive dedicated U-turn
Project: This project will shift through-lanes west and construct a new right-turn lane at Scottsdale Drive.
Update: Plans that include the first 30% of the design process are being reviewed.

• Timeline: expected completion winter 2027

• Cost: $1.3 million

• Funding source: 2022 transportation bond

Ongoing projects
Austin to shutter South Terminal as airport expansion continues; future Concourse M designs revealed
The South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officially shut down March 31 after less than a decade in operation.

The auxiliary terminal will be demolished to make way for new midfield taxiways as part of the multiyear Journey with AUS campus expansion. That includes the addition of the 26-gate Concourse B with a new connecting tunnel to the existing Barbara Jordan Terminal, and the development of a temporary six-gate southern terminal called Concourse M.

Round Rock officials have entered into an interlocal agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 to coordinate fire response services across jurisdictions.

The Round Rock City Council approved the agreement during its March 26 meeting.

What you need to know: The agreement creates a two-way automatic aid system between the Round Rock Fire Department and ESD 2, which operates the Pflugerville Fire Department.

Under the arrangement, fire units from either agency can be dispatched automatically to structure fires and other emergencies in designated coverage areas—regardless of city boundaries.