EDUCATION
The grand opening of the Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center was postponed in December after Plano ISD officials said they discovered "significant cracking as a result of poor workmanship and/or design." (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano ISD sued by building company after alleging 'poor workmanship' on future fine arts center; Mighty Fine Burgers provides updates on upcoming locations south of Austin and more top news
HISD board of trustees on April 28
Hutto ISD officials approve creation of five additional staff positions
Three Pflugerville ISD board of trustees seats are up for election in May. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Local organizations to host Pflugerville ISD candidate town hall May 2
According to ownership, the company first opened the new location this February and held a grand opening in mid-March. (Courtesy of Plano Antique Mall)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano Antique Mall relocates to new west-side location; Local Table relocating to a larger space in Katy area and more top news
Hidden Lake Elementary School in Pflugerville is about 48% complete with construction. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Pflugerville ISD's Hidden Lake Elementary School will not open in fall due to budget constraints
PfISD Director of Food Service Geoff Holle addressed the school board April 21. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
PfISD board votes to pursue free meal program for certain campuses
Brandon Cardwell, PfISD executive director of facilities and construction, addressed the school board during an April 21 meeting. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Pflugerville ISD officials hire firm for 2022 bond planning campaign
Magnolia Village is a 60-acre mixed-use development proposed at FM 1488 and Spur 149 in Magnolia. (Rendering courtesy Gulf Coast Commercial Group)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Construction to start on Magnolia Village retail center May 2; Stranger Things Store to open in Grapevine Mills and more top news
The Hutto High School modernization project will affect numerous areas throughout the school. (Courtesy Hutto ISD)
Hutto High School modernization primed to enter design development phase
Davis Elementary School fifth graders Luke Juli and Bryan Huerta Ramos work with teacher Kristine Carrington on an assignment. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano ISD could cut programs due to rising state recapture bill; Frosties to offer daiquiris to go in downtown Hutto and more top news
1838 Grill New Braunfels opened in early March and serves American-style food. (Courtesy 1838 Grill New Braunfels)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 1838 Grill New Braunfels now open and more local business updates; Tomball ISD considering boundary changes near The Woodlands and more top news
Jennifer Barton, a representative of the Texas Association of School Boards, presents information about market salaries in school districts at an April 5 Conroe ISD board of trustees meeting. (Screenshot via Conroe ISD/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Conroe ISD approves teacher, employee pay increases for 2022-23 school year; Black Bear Diner to open in northeast Fort Worth and more top news
Willie Watson Jr., the district's chief human resources officer, presented several models to the school board regarding staff pay bumps ranging from a 2%-3% pay increase for all job groups. (Screenshot courtesy Pflugerville ISD)
Pflugerville ISD approves 3% pay raise for district staff
Tuition remains at $84 per credit hour for Austin-area residents. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin Community College votes not to raise tuition, fees for ninth year
As Houston ISD officials continue to discuss details of a five-year strategic plan designed to reshape how the district operates, new details were released March 31 for what the changes could mean at the campus level. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Houston ISD releases details on campus-level staffing for 2022-23 school year under proposed hybrid model and more top news
Screenshot of March 31 HISD board of trustees meeting
Hutto ISD approves FY 2022-23 compensation package with 4% raises for all staff
Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza opened March 18 at 2700 W. Pecan St., Ste. 950, Pflugerville. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza now open in Pflugerville; Zoes Kitchen closes The Woodlands Market Street location and more top news
With many students having taken classes online due to the pandemic, districts will still have access to necessary funding despite not having as many students in person. (Courtesy Unsplash)
Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Education Agency announce funding adjustment for districts affected by COVID-19
Hutto High School
Hutto ISD to host job fair March 29