Pflugerville
Coverage of Pflugerville in the Nexus archive.
- Flock Safety overhaul keeps Pflugerville skeptical of surveillance cameras
Despite an overhaul by Flock Safety, city leaders in Pflugerville remain skeptical about maintaining surveillance cameras. The article notes that changes related to privacy and accountability might not be sufficient to convince city officials to continue using the camera system.
- Pflugerville ISD returns to class with campus closures coming
Superintendent Quintin Shepard addressed the closure of four Pflugerville ISD elementary schools due to a $20 million budget shortfall. He also discussed district initiatives aimed at teacher recruitment, technology, and student career paths as the area returns to class.
- Pflugerville City Council decides against asking voters for $87M bond election
Pflugerville leaders decided against holding a bond election for residents, following discussions during an hours-long council meeting. The decision means voters will not be asked to approve the $87M bond.
- Award-winning Pflugerville BBQ spot closing its doors due to high beef prices
An award-winning barbecue restaurant in Pflugerville is closing due to rising beef prices. The business cited high beef costs as a key factor in its decision to shut down.
- Pflugerville woman sentenced to prison for nearly $44K in fraudulent PPP loans
A Pflugerville woman was sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for obtaining nearly $44,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans by using stolen personal information and falsified tax documents.
- Popular Pflugerville barbecue restaurant blames 'outrageous cost of beef' for closure
Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue, a popular Pflugerville restaurant, will close on August 30 after nearly nine years in business due to economic challenges and rising beef costs. The USDA forecasts indicate cattle prices will remain high while beef production declines.
- Pflugerville voters could weigh surveillance oversight
Pflugerville voters could soon decide on a proposal to require new oversight for the city's use of artificial intelligence, facial recognition, and surveillance technology. The measure aims to establish guidelines for the implementation and monitoring of these technologies.
- 2 firefighters injured battling Pflugerville house fires, officials say
Two firefighters were injured while battling a fire in two Pflugerville homes. No civilians were hurt, and crews prevented the fire from spreading to nearby houses.
- 'Very high' Pflugerville utility rate frustrates customer
The city of Pflugerville has raised water rates due to costs from major projects, including a water plant expansion, new wastewater treatment plant, and a secondary water line into Lake Pflugerville. Customers are frustrated by the 'very high' utility rates.
- ATF searching for suspects involved in Pflugerville gun store burglary
The ATF is searching for suspects linked to a gun store burglary in Pflugerville. Officials are requesting public assistance to identify individuals involved in the incident.
- Pflugerville EMS to transition to Travis County ESD No. 2
The Pflugerville City Council has voted to transition the city's emergency medical services from Allegiance Mobile Health to Travis County ESD No. 2. This change involves shifting EMS operations to a county-run emergency services department.
- Pflugerville man arrested for stalking his girlfriend: police
A man from Pflugerville has been arrested for stalking his girlfriend, according to police. The arrest was confirmed by law enforcement officials.
- Pflugerville man sentenced to 18 years for sexually abusing child
A man from Pflugerville was sentenced to 18 years in prison for committing indecency with a child. The sentence was handed down in response to charges of sexually abusing a child.
- Pflugerville man sentenced to 18 years for indecency with a child
A 41-year-old Pflugerville man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for indecency with a child. He must also register as a sex offender for life.