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Speaking on behalf of the Pflugerville Black History Project, this resident urged the council to formally fund the project and the African-American Corridor to preserve the history of the "Colored Edition."
City Council 4-28-26 - Apr 28, 2026→The pastor of Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church spoke in support of funding the Black Pflugerville History Project, noting the historical neglect of the "Colored Edition" and the ongoing infrastructure improvements.
City Council 4-28-26 - Apr 28, 2026→A long-time resident and member of Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church voiced strong support for funding the Black History Project and the African-American Corridor, highlighting the community's resilience and the need for dignity and visibility.
City Council 4-28-26 - Apr 28, 2026→This minister spoke in support of the project, acknowledging the potential for historical names to be sensitive but emphasizing the importance of telling the story of the "Colored Edition" as an act of redemption and investment in the city's future.
The daughter of founders Charlie and Inez Russell requested that their names be added to the historical record of the "Colored Edition" and inquired about its historic commission designation.
City Council 4-28-26 - Apr 28, 2026→This resident expressed confusion and concern about the "Colored Edition" becoming commercial, emphasizing that it was established for African-American families to build homes.
City Council 4-28-26 - Apr 28, 2026→A granddaughter of Charlie and Inez Russell spoke in favor of infrastructure improvements but stressed the importance of preserving family land and the historical name "Colored Edition," sharing personal experiences of segregation and family history.
City Council 4-28-26 - Apr 28, 2026→This resident, a descendant of George Caldwell Jr. and J.E. Tyson, spoke in support of the project, emphasizing the historical significance of her family's land and expressing pride in the name "Colored Edition."
City Council 4-28-26 - Apr 28, 2026→This resident stated that the history of the "Colored Edition" is not entirely accurate as presented, clarifying that it was not a mandatory residential area for all Black individuals and expressing support for honoring the section non-commercially.
City Council 4-28-26 - Apr 28, 2026→A third-generation descendant of the Russell family expressed support for improvements but urged that her lineage and history not be erased, emphasizing pride in her heritage and the land's legacy.
City Council 4-28-26 - Apr 28, 2026→