Pflugerville

Two opposing groups, Pflugerville Residents for Responsible Taxation (PfRRT) and the firefighters and paramedics at Travis County Emergency Services District 2 (ESD 2), are at odds over whether or not a half cent sales tax should be cut from the district.

Pet Rest had been around since the ’60s and was pretty well known. A few years ago, bulldozers showed up and it became a construction site.

The superintendent said the district could be in the same position next year if Texas does not increase funding for public schools during the current legislative session.

Pflugerville ISD in the Austin area is looking at shuttering one elementary school to save money, but it’s not the only district considering closures. Declining enrollment and stagnant state funding are leaving many districts with tight budgets and in some cases budget deficits.

The PfISD school board is considering closing several elementary schools to save money as the district faces a multimillion-dollar budget deficit. Trustees are expected to make a decision next month.

Superintendent Douglas Killian said the district does not want to close schools, but it’s running out of options in the face of declining enrollment, limited state funding and competition from charter schools. Parents are pushing back.

Six of the eight propositions are part of the district's $367 million bond. If voters approve the package, PfISD will be able to renovate aging schools, buy new technology and create affordable housing for teachers.

Black people make up about 15% of the city’s population but accounted for 26% of all stops in 2021. In contrast, white people made up 33% of total stops, although 40% of the Pflugerville population is white.

Voters approved one of three Leander ISD bond propositions; money will go toward updating technology.

Pflugerville will be home to Amazon’s next order fulfillment center in Central Texas.The company made official Wednesday what has been an open secret…