🌱 Fun Things To Do In Town + Pay Raises Approved For Pflugerville ISD

Good day, neighbors! Gabriela Couvillion here with the latest copy of the North Austin-Pflugerville Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 83 Low: 50.

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

1. Now that spring is here, there are plenty of things to do in Pflugerville and surrounding areas! From petting zoos to fire station tours and walking trail events, there is something for everyone! For a list of fun things to do, please visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. On Thursday, March 31, pay raises were approved for school district employees at Pflugerville and Round Rock Independent School Districts. Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez said, “Our instructional support staff members are crucially important to the success of our students, and we know their pay does not match the value they provide our campuses." He added, “This is an area that needed to be addressed immediately and I am grateful to the Board for recognizing the importance of this move.” The "Pflugerville ISD approved raises of 3 percent for teachers and other school staff" and "raised the district's minimum wage to $15 an hour." For more details please visit: (KVUE.com)
3. On Thursday, March 31, A woman from Winnie who shot a young girl from Vidor earlier last week "was arrested at about 3:40 a.m. at a home in Liberty Hill, about 40 miles north of Austin." The woman, 24-year-old Chelsea Ann-Marie Shipp, shot and killed 16-year-old Katelynn Nicole Stone on Sunday, March 27. "If you have information about a crime, you could earn a cash reward of up to $1,000 by providing an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas. Call 833-TIPS (8477) or download the P3Tips App on your mobile device to submit your tip anonymously." For more on this story visit: (12newsnow.com KBMT-KJAC)

Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

• Bulk Item Curbside Cleanup Event at Elkhorn Mountain Trail in North Austin. More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/1584641705243182. (7 a.m.)
• Kickstart Kids Character Through Karate Central Texas Regional Championship Event at Hendrickson High School. (9 a.m.)
• HONK!TX 2022 Free Community Street Band Music Festival at Mueller Lake Park. (Noon)
• Joseph Mach Guitar Music Performance at Willard's Brewery. (6 p.m.)
• "A Piano Lounge Kind of a Night" with Coleton Wilcox at Three-Legged Goat. (6 p.m.)
• Original Rock Night at Hanovers Draught House. Doors will open at 7 p.m. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, every dose matters. COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone, and you don’t need an appointment or ID. If you have questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccines, talk to a doctor or another health care professional. For COVID-19 vaccine information, go to CovidVaccine.Texas.gov." (Nextdoor)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 9)
• Add your event

Loving the North Austin-Pflugerville Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers
• Send me a news tip or suggestion at NorthAustin@Patch.com

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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!