The Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce will build a permanent headquarters in downtown Hutto, according to an Aug. 7 news release.

This comes as the Hutto Economic Development Corporation acquired the Chamber’s longtime building on East Street, per the release, which was issued by both organizations.

Diving in deeper: The HEDC’s acquisition of the East Street building is part of its broader effort to support revitalization in Old Town. 

“We truly appreciate the Chamber's partnership on this project,” Caitlin Morales, Hutto Economic Development Corporation vice chair, said in the press release. “Revitalizing Old Town works best when we're moving in the same direction, and this project is a good example of that.”

The acquisition also allows the Chamber to move forward with plans for a new headquarters. The new building will provide office space, meeting facilities, and room for networking, economic development and community activities.

Looking for some end-of-summer activities in and around Pflugerville and Hutto? Check out races, sporting events and conventions happening Aug. 14-Sept. 26.

Summer Meltdown
The race takes place at Lake Pflugerville Park, and includes options of a one-mile run for ages 1-12, a 5K, a quarter marathon and a half marathon.

• Aug. 15, 7 a.m.

• $25 and up

• 18216 Weiss Lane, Pflugerville

6th annual Holes 4 Hunger golf tournament
Held at the Star Ranch Golf Course, the Hutto Resource Center's golf tournament includes a day of golf, contests, prizes, raffles, awards and lunch. Funds support the nonprofit's work to provide food pantry services, financial aid and other resources to the community.

• Sept. 26, 8 a.m.

• $700-$800 (team of four)

• 2500 FM 685, Hutto

10th annual Pflugerville Library Con
The convention will feature a day of panels, crafts, cosplaying and games. Attendees can meet comic authors and artists, cosplayers, voice actors, and more. All ages are welcome.

• Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville

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Ongoing projects

Austin seeks public feedback on Cesar Chavez Street renaming

The city is seeking public feedback on the potential renaming of Cesar Chavez Street following some City Council members' request for the change earlier this year. The city is asking residents whether the street should be renamed, and if so, what designation to use as a replacement. Council will take that input before making any final decisions.

Three public meetings about the renaming process will be held from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Central Library and  Aug. 15 at Sanchez Elementary School, and Aug. 18 via a virtual webinar. 

Completed projects

CapMetro's Bikeshare service to resume Aug. 11

After a temporary service suspension due to an operations facility fire, Capital Metro officials announced that its rentable electric-assist bike service Bikeshare will return in phases beginning Aug. 11. Nearly one-third of the Bikeshare fleet will be available for riding by Aug. 18 in priority areas with the highest customer demand

Ascension Seton will launch a mobile stroke unit in 2027 to serve Central Texans after receiving a $1.25 million from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The unit will be the state’s third mobile stroke facility, joining ones in Houston and El Paso. 

Dive deeper: The stroke unit will serve as “a miniature emergency room on wheels,” said Dr. Rachel B. Pearson, a neurologist at Ascension Seton in Round Rock. The goal is to meet patients where they are, delivering life-saving stroke treatment as quickly as possible, she said. 

The features: The mobile stroke unit will have all of the features of a traditional ambulance, as well as a CT scanner for imaging, equipment for basic labs and the “clot-busting drug” designed exclusively to treat stroke patients. 

Why it matters: Having the mobile unit will eliminate some of the treatment delays by traveling to patients, treating them in the field and taking them to the hospital. The mobile unit will initially serve Williamson County and will later assess the needs of surrounding areas.