City Of Pflugerville: Key To The City June 18, 2021

Press release from the City of Pflugerville:

06/18/2021 10:00 AM

Key to the City June 18, 2021
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In 2020, City Council unanimously voted to add Juneteenth to the calendar of City holidays. City offices will be closed this weekend on select days, as follows: 

Closed Friday, June 18: 

Closed Saturday, June 19: 

Stop by downtown to see the Juneteenth banners as we honor the oldest known public celebration of the end of slavery.

Music in the Park returns to Pfluger Park this summer, on June 25 with music from Royal Velvetee, an Austin-based band performing classic soul, jazz and current and classic songs from all genres.

Music in the Park is an outdoor concert series hosted at Pfluger Park (515 City Park Rd.) on Friday nights from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. The series hosts a variety of diverse acts including jazz, Tejano, blues and classic rock.  Grab a lawn chair and the family and come out and enjoy the live music. Visit pflugervilletx.gov/musicinthepark for more details.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced both June 16 and June 18 as Ozone Action Days for the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown area, meaning that ozone levels in the Austin area are forecast to reach levels that are “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”  Sensitive groups include senior citizens, children and teenagers, adults with respiratory or cardiovascular illness and outdoor workers. 
 
Ozone is found in the Earth's upper atmosphere and at the ground level. Upper level ozone is generally considered good and provides protection for UV rays. However, ground-level ozone is created by pollutants and is considered bad. Ground-level ozone is particularly harmful for asthmatics, children, seniors and individuals spending a lot of time outdoors. Inhaling ground-level can cause lung discomfort, and long-term exposure can cause more severe symptoms. Ground-level ozone is also harmful to plant life. The best way to lower one's contribution to ground-level ozone is to lower pollution output. Carpooling, for example, would help reduce overall pollution output. Other ways to lower pollution output include switching to cleaning products that do not contain harmful chemicals, and reducing electricity use.
 
Air Central Texas recommends to take precautions' to limit exposure, especially if you are sensitive to ozone pollution.

For additional information on upcoming ozone action days, please visit AirCentralTexas.org. Ozone action day season runs from April through October 31 for the Austin area. 

Fresh fruits and vegetables are available at the Pflugerville Pfarmers Market located at Pflugerville First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Pecan Street in the back parking lot. Discover pfresh produce, meat and homemade goods Tuesdays from 3 - 7 p.m. through October 26. For more details, visit pflugervilletx.gov/pfarmersmarket.

Pools are open - City pools (with the exception of Scott Mentzer Pool) and splash pads are open for the summer season, weather permitting. For locations, hours and rules visit pflugervilletx.gov/pools.

Roadway Construction - Construction continues at the intersection of FM 685 and Pecan Street adding a displaced left turn, an innovative intersection design that will provide congestion relief within the existing Right-of-Way . Detour options are available. Please drive carefully through the area and obey all signage. For more information, visit our project webpage. 

June 26 - Bonzo Crunch - Bonzo Crunch is a veteran of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, as well as a graduate of Ringling Brothers' Clown College and the Dell 'Arte School of Mime and Comedy. A pre-recorded video of his music/magic/juggling show will be premiered on Saturday, June 26 at 2 p.m. on the Pflugerville Library's Facebook page. For more information, visit the library's event calendar.

July 4 - Pfireworks Show - The City of Pflugerville will continue its partnership with Typhoon Texas as the family waterpark presents the Red, White & Boom 4th of July Festival. Presented by the City of Pflugerville, the July 4 fireworks grand finale starts at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit pflugervilletx.gov/pfireworks.

This press release was produced by the City of Pflugerville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.