As Pflugerville looks to shape next year's city budget, it got some good news that could put some financial spring in its step.

Pflugerville City Manager Brandon Wade asked Aug. 9 that the city add two assistant city manager positions this coming fiscal year.

The Pflugerville City Council voted Aug. 9 to call a November election to consider several proposed changes to the city's charter.

Thursday's Round Rock City Council meeting, and every following meeting for the next 10 months, will be held in the Round Rock Public Library as city staff prepare for renovations to begin on City Hall.

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a list of 36 bond projects that may appear on a November bond referendum. Prior to approval, the court removed a Lohmans Ford Road realignment project, added work on Taylor Lane and expanded the scope of a Bee Creek Road widening project.

Williamson County commissioners on Aug. 9 voted to cut or eliminate more than $71,000 in funding for a variety of public assistance services.

The Capital Area Council of Governments announced a new service Aug. 8 that allows residents of its 10-county area to register their cell phones in order to receive notifications about emergencies affecting their homes, businesses or families.

The Pflugerville City Council is set to approve a balanced 2011-12 budget next month that includes several new positions, some pay raises and a half-cent property tax decrease.

Although Pflugerville ISD will not lose as much funding as expected this school year, the growing district will continue to receive less money per student than most districts across the state.

The first thing visitors might notice when walking into The Old Prague Market, a gift shop in downtown Pflugerville, is the smell—an aromatic perfume issuing from the many shelves of scented candles.