Impact Pflugerville - April 2006

Impact Pflugerville - April 2006

Friday, 07 April 2006

Crime Prevention Awards

Pflugerville was named the 2005 National Award Winner for outstanding participation in America’s Night Out Against Crime. Named by the National Association of Town Watch, the crime and drug prevention event, held the first Tuesday in August, sends out the message that crime will not be tolerated. The Pflugerville Police Department was also named the 2005 Top Crime Prevention Agency of the Year in Texas and Cpl. Mike Clowdus was named Crime Prevention Officer of the Year for the fifth time by the Central Texas Crime Prevention Association.

1. Texas Roadhouse

A Texas Roadhouse restaurant will open this summer off IH 35 in front of Tinseltown Theater. The steakhouse already has one location in South Austin. The restaurant is famous for its hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs and fresh-baked bread. For more information, visit www.texasroadhouse.com.

2. New Fire Department Buildings

Fire Chief John Moellenberg announced at the March 14 Pflugerville Council of Neighborhood Associations town meeting that the fire department will be building a new administration building and a two story educational center in downtown Pflugerville next to Pfluger Hall. The educational center will be used for the Austin Community College fire training academy classes that are currently held off of Cameron Road. Moellenberg said the target date for completion is this fall, but will most likely be later because of schedule delays.

3. Oxford Drive Expansion

Oxford Drive will soon connect to Dessau Road. The expansion will include street lights and construction is expected to begin this summer and projected to open early 2007.

4. New Wag-A-Bag

A Wag-A-Bag convenience store will be opening in Pflugerville at Heatherwilde and Pflugerville Pkwy. soon. The Round Rock based company has been serving Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Hutto and North Austin for more than 40 years and opened its first store in 1964 off Taylor Rd. in Round Rock. For more information, visit www.wagabag.com.

5. Dessau Palms Event Center

The Dessau Palms Event Center is located at 1900 Gregg Lane just east of Dessau Road and offers a sound stage, video wall, buffet, bar facilities, a 2000 sq. ft. courtyard and a 2500 sq. ft. indoor center. Rental rates range from $200- $350 during the week. Weekend rentals include a $1000 deluxe package. For more information, call 990-3771 or visit www.dessaupalms.com.

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