🌱 Downtown East Project Meeting + Three Shootings In North Austin

Happy Monday, people of North Austin-Pflugerville! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with heavy t-storms. High: 68 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

1. On Wednesday, April 27, "The City of Pflugerville will hold its first public meeting for the Downtown East Project." The meeting will take place from 6-8 p.m. at City Council Chambers, located at 100 E. Main St., Suite 500. During the meeting, "attendees will have the opportunity to explore project information boards, give feedback, view a presentation at 7 p.m., and meet the project team." A topic of discussion will be "to include a municipal complex and recreation center" at Pfluger Tract and "developing a conceptual plan and exploring market driven opportunities before bringing the vision to life." For an overview click here, and for the adopted project goals, click here. For more details on the project visit: (FOX 7 Austin)
2. If you're still looking for a new house, there are several houses for sale in Pflugerville and surrounding areas. For some homes on the market, including photos and detailed information, please "click on any address to learn more" by visiting: (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch)
3. This past weekend, "three separate shootings" occurred, with two in North Austin and one downtown. The first one happened on Saturday night "at 507 E. Wonsley Drive near East Anderson Lane in north Austin." A man was shot and was taken to the hospital, and although police didn't receive the report until he was at the hospital, they expect him to recover. The second one happened on Sunday, April 24, "on North Lamar Boulevard near the West Rundberg Lane intersection in north Austin." At that time, "a woman was shot," but is also "expected to recover." The third one was "on Elmont Drive near South Pleasant Valley Road." According to police, two men were arguing and one of them shot the other, but again, the victim "is expected to recover." For more details visit: (KXAN.com)

Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

• 'Pfarmers' Market at Heritage Park in Pflugerville. (3 p.m.)
• Heritage House Museum Open at Pflugerville Heritage House (3 p.m.)
• Embroider Machine In-Person Training for Seniors at Pflugerville Public Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "'Just Cure It!' from Swenson Farms neighbors. Join us for drinks, food, music, and games to help cure blood cancer! The event will be held on Thursday, May 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Three-Legged Goat located at 200 E. Pecan St. in Pflugerville. All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society." (Nextdoor)
• "A neighbor at Cantarra found a lost yellow cat with a pink collar and is wondering if it's yours. Please contact them on Nextdoor for free." (Nextdoor)

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— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!