🌱Mayor Gonzales Receives Lifetime Achievement Award + Volunteers

Rise and shine, North Austin-Pflugerville! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

A severe afternoon t-storm. High: 76 Low: 60.

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

1. Pflugerville Mayor Victor Gonzales received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet held on Tuesday, March 8. The award was presented to him based on the "recognition of his leadership, public service and dedication to the city he loves." Dough Weiss, Mayor Pro Tem, said, "His leadership has guided Pflugerville through 2021's unprecedented winter storm and the COVID-19 pandemic. Often unseen by the community is the number of hours he spends working in the Emergency Operations Center, his nightly meeting commitments and volunteering of his time to ensure that Pflugerville residents have what they need. Congratulations, Victor, on this much-deserved accomplishment and thank you for your commitment to our city." For more on Mayor Gonzales and what he does for the city visit: (Press Release Desk)
2. Victim Services volunteers are needed to "work with victims of family violence, sexual assault, child victims, elderly victims, survivors of suicide and homicide, and victims of other violent crimes." On Monday, April 4, the Pflugerville Police Department will be accepting applications for volunteers (21 and over) until 5 p.m. Mandatory training will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9:30 p.m. and a required orientation session will be held on Tuesday, April 12, with classes starting on Thursday, April 14. For more information and to apply go to pflugervilletx.gov/victimservices and visit: (Press Release Desk)
3. If you're in the search for a new home, there are several new houses in the area, including 5 new North Austin-Pflugerville homes for sale. To see what's available, click on any address and see photos and details in the list provided by Patch and data compiled by Redfin and visit: (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

• Storytime Craft to Go Kit at Pflugerville Public Library. For more information email amandac@pflugervilletx.gov. (10 a.m.)
• The Office Trivia at Spare Time Texas. Table reservations at $20 per table required in advance as space is extremely limited. Please contact the venue to find out if there are still spots available. (6 p.m.)
• See a Movie in Pflugerville. Visit The Austin Chronicle Events - Film - Showtimes by Movie - Monday, March 21, 2022. (All Day)
• Go out to Eat in Pflugerville and surrounding areas. Visit THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Pflugerville Updated March 2022 by Tripadvisor. (All Day)
• Happy Hour in and near Pflugerville. Visit the Top 10 Best Happy Hour near Pflugerville.(Hours Vary)

From my notebook:

• "A neighbor in Penley Park area shares the following: 'If anyone is interested in detailed automotive cleaning, you can book your appointment via WhatsApp or send a text message to 737 202-1979.'" (Nextdoor)

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