79° F
June 2010
Vietnam, Pflugerville, next stop Harvard
Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
From its humble earthen origin, something as a simple as a lump of coal will transform into a lustrous diamond when under enough pressure. Connally High School’s Harvard-bound salutatorian is proof that people too can achieve radiance from out of the stress of modest beginnings.
A taste of the World Cup
Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
n stark contrast to much of the rest of the world, soccer in the U.S. takes a backseat to many major-market sports. But as South Africa plays host to the FIFA World Cup, at least one local business has full-fledged “football” fever.
Pfast fact – June 24: School attendance iron man
Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
Pflugerville ISD student Pierce Brodersen graduated from Timmerman Elementary this year having never missed a day of school during his enrollment.
Grant’s Tomb – Civic pride
Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
So another Lake Pflugerville Triathlon has come and gone and once again the home team has failed to defend its turf.
Basketball – Cougars fall to Mustangs
Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
The Connally Cougars Green team came up on the short end of a 48-32 loss to the Marble Falls Mustangs.
Eye of the Tiger – Garcia enjoys fine freshman season
Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
Heading into the 2010 college baseball season, University of Missouri freshman Eric Garcia was just looking for a spot on the roster.
Annual triathlon draws hundreds to the lake
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
“It went very well,” said co-race director Kerri Veuleman.
Football – Matlock commits to Kansas
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
Pflugerville High senior Alex Matlock recently announced he intends to play his college football at the University of Kansas.
Panthers key in North victory
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
The 11th Annual Austin Area All Star Softball Game took place last Wednesday and Pflugerville was well represented as four players were named to the North squad that was coached by Pflugerville Head Coach David Sisson.
Cut cable leaves businesses in the dark
Friday, June 18, 2010 |
A cut wire along FM 1460 and Old Settlers Road in Round Rock left homes and businesses blacked out for the better part of Friday afternoon.