Pet Hospital of Pflugerville is set to open in mid-November.

The details: Led by Dr. Kelly Korth, the clinic offers wellness exams, vaccines, dental care, surgery, diagnostics and support for sudden health concerns. 

The veterinary practice is currently accepting appointments online.

• 17713 N. SH 130 frontage road, Bldg. 3, Ste. 330, Pflugerville

A record number of Travis County voters cast ballots during early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election, according to unofficial results from the Travis County Clerk’s Office.

Voters cast 449,556 early ballots in person and by mail, or 47.39% of the county’s 948,567 registered voters.

The details: Including Election Day, 552,560 ballots were cast, putting unofficial turnout at 58.25%.

That topped the 51.99% recorded in 2022 but trailed 2018’s 63%, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.

What’s next: Totals are unofficial until the canvass, which must be completed by Nov. 17.

Runoffs for local races will be held Dec. 12, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.

Williamson County officials approved a mutual-aid agreement between Bell, Burnet, Milam and Williamson counties to form a joint law enforcement task force at their Oct. 27 meeting.

What it means: Formed under Chapter 362 of the Texas Local Government Code, the agreement allows neighboring law enforcement agencies to pool resources, coordinate across county lines and respond together to major incidents.

Local officials approved the partnership to enhance public safety across county borders.

"This is a good example of local government and local law enforcement working together to keep us safer," County Judge Steve Snell said.

Sheriff's deputies can conduct investigations, make traffic stops, execute warrants and make arrests across all four participating counties during joint efforts and civil emergencies.

There is no added cost to taxpayers, according to county documents.

At her first public event since winning the Nov. 3 election, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her initial plans for the transition between gubernatorial administrations, emphasizing her plans to work across the aisle in "building a government that is working for the people of Texas."

The overview: Hinojosa also announced the team leading her transition to the governor's office:

• Joe Madden, former chief of staff for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

• Former GOP state Rep. Ernest Bailes

• Ryan Pollock, executive director of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council

• Tamala Barksdale, a former Austin ISD trustee

Quote of note: "This is not about being a Democratic administration," she said. "I'm not going to be the governor for just Democrats—I'm going to be the governor for all the people of Texas."

One more thing: Hinojosa said Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, whom she unseated in the Nov. 3 election, had been "gracious" and expressed that his office would "fully cooperate with this transition and be helpful as they can."