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Layne's Chicken Fingers to bring chicken, milkshakes and more to Austin metro
The restaurant is known for its chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, house sauce and milkshakes. (Courtesy Layne's Chicken Fingers) College Station-based chicken restaurant Layne’s Chicken Fingers is planning to open 15 locations around the Austin metro over the next several years, according to a representative for the company.
Yellow Ranger, The Golden Horn now open in North Loop neighborhood
Yellow Ranger will serve a casual, chef-driven menu featuring rice and noodle dishes, scallion pancakes, wonton chips and more. (Courtesy Yellow Ranger) American-Chinese bar Yellow Ranger and dive bar The Golden Horn are now serving up their unique bar food and cocktails in North Loop on Airport Boulevard. The concept...
What you need to know about ABIA and CapMetro transit delays after global tech outages
Airlines were grounded nationally after a technology failure from Austin-based cybersecurity company Crowdstrike July 19. (Grant Crawford/ Community Impact) Global tech outages July 19 have affected local Austin-area transportation entities, including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and CapMetro. What you need to know. CapMetro experienced a slight delay in the morning’s rollout...
Hutto to start expanding the city's trail network
Connections to parks and schools, and the build out of the regional corridor along Brushy Creek, are planned in the first few years. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact) The city of Hutto will implement a plan to create a citywide trail network after a trails master plan was passed by City Council July 18. The goal of the plan is to further connect community members to parks, neighborhoods, schools and businesses, according to city documents.
Google Fiber crews making progress in Round Rock
Google Fiber crews have completed 10% of the microtrenching work to bring fiber optic service to Round Rock residents. (Courtesy city of Round Rock) Construction crews have completed about 10% of the necessary microtrenching to bring Google Fiber service to Round Rock residents, as the company expects to have the first customers connected by this August, according to a news release.
Median home sales prices decrease in Bastrop area in May
The majority of homes sold in the Bastrop-Cedar Creek area in May 2024 were in the $359,000 to $438,450 price range, according to data from the Austin Board of Realtors. (Courtesy Austin Board of Realtors) The real estate market for the Bastrop area experienced 105 home sales in May 2024,...
Updates from more than 10 new, coming soon Georgetown businesses
PetVet365, which is opening a location in Georgetown, provides a variety of preventative, advanced and urgent care treatments for pets. (Courtesy Petvet365) Among the businesses coming soon to Georgetown are Tim Hortons, Ralph Gracie Georgetown and PetVet365. Read more about these businesses and others that recently opened, are coming soon or are celebrating a milestone.
Bastrop County home valuations begin to stabilize
The median value of residential homes in Bastrop County for 2024 is $349,278, a .5% increase from 2023—considerably lower than the 5.5% difference from 2022 to 2023. (Xorin Aeronautics/Community Impact) This year’s release of valuations from the Bastrop Central Appraisal District indicated the median appraisal values for residential properties...
Lakeway appoints new city secretary Desiree Adair
City manager Joseph Molis appointed Adair, and City Council approved her appointment at a June 17 meeting. (Courtesy City of Lakeway) Lakeway's newly-appointed City Secretary Desiree Adair began serving the council on July 15. Some background. City Manager Joseph Molis appointed Adair, and City Council approved her appointment at a...
Filing period to open for Leander ISD board of trustees election
Eligible candidates can file for a place on the ballot at the Leander ISD Administration Building. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Residents interested in running for a spot on the Leander ISD board of trustees will soon be able to file for a place on the ballot. On Nov. 5, the district...
Q&A: homebuilder discusses surge in multigenerational housing
Community Impact spoke with Justin Jacobs, president of Grand Endeavor Homes, a multigenerational home builder that has built several communities throughout Central Texas, about the growth in demand for a housing model bringing multiple generations under the same roof. (Courtesy Grand Endeavor Homes) With rising housing costs, some families may...
Review of HOME Phase 2 projects starts Aug. 16; delayed until November for much of Austin
HOME Phase 2 goes into effect Aug. 16, but properties across much of Austin won't be eligible until late this year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Following Austin City Council's approval of HOME Phase 2 this spring, new development under the policy will be allowed starting Aug. 16. However, its implementation will be delayed across much of the city for a few more months.
Austin Animal Services seeks community input for new strategic plan
Austin is seeking community feedback as part of strategic planning for city animal services. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) Austin community members are invited to weigh in on the future of city animal services. What's happening. A resident survey about Austin's Animal Service Office launched July 17 and will be open for...
Hutto ISD to hold back to school rally, school supply distribution July 23
Hutto ISD will hold its back-to-school rally and school supply distribution event July 23 at Hutto Memorial Stadium. (Community Impact Staff) Hutto ISD will hold a back-to-school rally July 23, ahead of the start of the 2024-25 school year. What you need to know. Representatives of several district departments will...
New LTISD library policy highlights parental involvement, bans harmful material
The board of trustees approved a new library policy at a July 17 meeting following a presentation by Amanda Prehn, LTISD director of curriculum and instruction. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Lake Travis ISD has adopted a new library policy recognizing a parent’s role in choosing what their student reads and revising...
Buckle retail store now open at San Marcos Premium Outlets
Buckle sells women's clothing and accessories. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Buckle opened on July 2 at the San Marcos Premium Outlets. The retailer sells men's, women's and children's clothing, footwear and accessories. Government Reporter. Amira joined Community Impact in January 2023 after graduating with a degree in journalism from Texas...
Georgetown ISD to hold back-to-school vaccine clinic July 20
Georgetown ISD will hold a vaccination clinic for students July 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Georgetown ISD will hold a vaccination clinic for students July 20 in anticipation of the start of the 2024-25 school year next month. What...
Residents asked to weigh in on road improvements to reduce deaths in East Austin
The US 183 and Cameron Road intersection has seen an increase in traffic-related accidents since road improvements were first made in 2016. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) Austin Transportation and Public Works Department has opened a survey for residents to offer input on proposed designs to reduce traffic accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities along the Cameron and Dessau roads corridor east of I-35 in Austin.
Catch up on 8 area development projects
City of Hutto officials along with representatives of EVO Entertainment held a groundbreaking celebration on the new movie and bowling entertainment venue in Hutto June 21. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact) A variety of new projects are underway or being planned in Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto and throughout Williamson County. Catch up...
Cole Haan now open in Round Rock
Cole Haan is now open in Round Rock. (Courtesy Round Rock Premium Outlets) The luxury shoe and accessory retailer opened in the Round Rock Premium Outlets, located between the J. Crew Factory and Converse stores. The business sells a wide variety of men’s and women’s footwear. Customers will also find outerwear, bags and accessories, such as wallets, hats, sunglasses and more.
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