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Doug Weiss was sworn in as Pflugerville mayor Dec. 22 after winning a December runoff election with 56% of the vote. Weiss previously served nine years on City Council. (Manuel Holguin Jr./ Community Impact)

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Doug Weiss sworn in as Pflugerville mayor

Doug Weiss was sworn in as Pflugerville mayor Dec. 22 after winning a December runoff election with 56% of the vote. Weiss previously served nine years on City Council.

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