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City of Pflugerville issued the following announcement on Nov. 27

Shop locally on Black Pfriday 

The day after Thanksgiving is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, known as Black Friday. Before you head out the door, make sure you grab a mask. When shopping, map your desired shopping path to make sure that you are shopping in Pflugerville. Keeping your tax dollars local helps support local businesses, Pflugerville jobs and businesses. Not sure where to go? Visit pfuntx.com for a list of shopping and dining locations.

If you make a lot of purchases, consider stopping home to drop off purchases instead of leaving them in your automobile. Be safe and have fun! 

#WishWednesday

Each Wednesday in the month of December, the City of Pflugerville wants to know what residents wish they had in Pflugerville! #WishWednesday posts will be on the City’s social media accounts starting December 2. Share what you want to see in Pflugerville by commenting on #WishWednesday posts on the City’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and email pictures of what you want to see to planning@pflugervilletx.gov. The information provided will be used as feedback for the City’s Aspire 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

Downtown Pflugerville COVID-19 Testing Site holiday schedule

The Downtown Pflugerville COVID-19 testing site (103 North Railroad Avenue) will be closed on Friday, November 27. For the winter holidays, the testing site will be closed on December 25 and January 1, 2021 (testing will still be available on December 24 and December 31). For additional information, visit www.pflugervilletx.gov/virus.

Council meeting November 24

City Council met on November 24. For highlights, watch Pflugerville Pfocus.

Community Development Block Grant Plan approved

City Council approved an Amended 2020 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The original 2020 Action Plan was approved in August, and this amended plan is in response to $158,241 in additional funding from the CARES Act that the federal government has provided to help aid communities with the impacts of COVID-19 on their low to moderate income residents.

This amended plan includes the Youth Scholarship program and improvements to Yellow Sage Street outlined in the original 2020 Action Plan. For more information on the original 2020 Action Plan, visit https://bit.ly/362tIxH.

The new projects proposed with the CARES Act funds are a utility payment assistance program to provide support with water and wastewater bills and a senior access program that targets internet access for seniors.

This plan will now be submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for consideration. Stay tuned to pflugervilletx.gov/CDBG for more information about these new programs.

Heatherwilde Roadway Rehabilitation Project Construction continues

Starting Monday, November 30, the City of Pflugerville will begin work on Sweetwood Song Drive, Laurelleaf Drive and Gazania Drive as part of the Heatherwilde Roadway Rehabilitation Project. Construction of this phase is expected to last through the beginning of January, after which work will begin on Acanthus Street and then in February on Hughmont Drive.

As a reminder, lane closures on Heatherwilde Boulevard between Pfennig Lane and Pecan Street as part of this project are ongoing. 

Residents will receive door hangers informing them when access to their street will be restricted. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Pflugerville Public Works Department at 512-990-6400.

City of Pflugerville names Melissa Neel as Finance Director

Melissa Neel has been named the City of Pflugerville’s new Finance Director after City Council confirmed the appointment at the November 24 City Council meeting. Pflugerville’s Finance Director oversees the preparation of the annual City budget, utility billing and customer service, citywide purchasing, payroll and financial reports. 

Neel brings 23 years of experience as a financial analyst, consultant, planner and most recently, serving as the Assistant Director of Finance for the City of San Marcos. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Texas State University and a Masters of Business Administration from Webster University. She has experience providing leadership in municipal budgeting, managing economic development incentives and developing and implementing new financial policies.

Neel will start her new role at the City of Pflugerville on December 7, 2020.  

Get involved with Pflugerville Parks and Recreation

Are you passionate about parks, festivals and events, and recreation and want to get involved? We’re looking for Pflugerville residents to serve on the Deutschen Pfest Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission. Help shape the quality of life for Pflugerville, and have fun too. But don’t wait – applications are due by the end of November. 

Apply for the Parks and Recreation Commission here. Contact our Special Events Coordinator if you’re interested in serving on the Deutschen Pfest Committee at events@pflugervilletx.gov. 

What's Happening

Compost temporarily unavailable at the Recycle Center - The City Recycle Center is out of compost until further notice.  The City continues to produce compost, and when ready, it will be provided first come, first served.  For more information about the Recycle Center, visit pflugervilletx.gov/recyclecenter. 

Lane closures on Pecan Street - Lane closures on East Pecan Street just west of SH 130, near the future Amazon Distribution Center location, are scheduled to begin Monday, December 7 and are expected to end on Friday, December 18. The leftmost lanes, closest to the median, of westbound and eastbound East Pecan Street will be closed for roadway construction. Please drive carefully when traveling through the area.

Pflugerville Police accepting donations for Blue Santa - The community is invited to donate new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items to Blue Santa.

Drop off items at Blue Santa donation bins located at the Pflugerville Justice Center, Recreation Center and other area businesses, schools and organizations. For a full list of locations, visit the Blue Santa webpage. Blue Santa provides gifts to children from infancy up to 14 years old. While donations for every age are welcome, the program is in the greatest need of gifts for children ages 10-14 and infants up to two years of age.  For more information, visit pflugervilletx.gov/BlueSanta.

COVID-19 holiday safety guidance - Austin Public Health has released risk guidance for the holidays. This guidance is available at austintexas.gov/holidaysafety.

Save the Date

December 1 & 15 - Pfestive Pfarmers Markets - Come shop at the Pflugerville Recreation Center from 3-7 p.m. Learn more at pflugervilletx.gov/pfarmersmarket.

December 4 - Pfestival of Lights Drive Thru Edition -  Join us in Downtown Pflugerville for this special drive thru event! While driving down Main Street enjoy pfestive decorations, lights, our Pflugerville tree, listen to carolers, and get a goodie bag - all from your vehicle! Be sure to bring letters for Santa. For more information visit pflugervilletx.gov/holidays. There will be no parade this year. 

December 9 & 10 - Wilbarger Creek Floodplain study public meetings - The City of Pflugerville is hosting two virtual public meetings on the Wilbarger Creek Floodplain study. The first meeting is on December 9 from 10-11 a.m., and the second meeting is on December 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Watch the December 9 meeting here and the December 10 meeting here.

December 12-13 - Pfall Pfest Craft Show - Come shop at the Pfall Pfest Craft Show. This juried show will be at 18700 Limestone Commercial Dr., #600 (previously the Bealls building). Free entry for shoppers. Find out more at pflugervilletx.gov/pfallpfest.

Original source can be found here.